Data & analytics leaders can deliver increasing value to their organizations. This session will uncover new research and trends which will enable you to find new powerful ways to connect with stakeholders, address skills shortages and build trust to overcome cultural resistance to change. Learn how to attract and retain a world-class D&A team and lead with purpose to ensure the data-driven transformation required for success.

Gartner is considering an update to the IT Score for D&A and is considering building two scores - one for strategy and the other for operations. In this interactive session you will have the opportunity to share feedback on the approach and provide input on what this might look like for providing client value.

Today’s analytics and BI (ABI) platforms must support the needs of IT, business analysts, and analytic content consumers. While tight integration with cloud ecosystems, business applications, and digital workplace tools is a key vendor selection requirement, buyers also need ABI platforms to support openness and interoperability. This research helps data and analytics leaders plan for and select these platforms.