The Data Edit

Agile

The Data Edit is the podcast for data-forward thinkers. Designed for data specialists and leaders across all industries, this show explores the challenges and breakthrough innovations shaping today’s data landscape - and what lies ahead. Episodes dive into topical data issues, from governance, ESG considerations, and AI ethics to cloud migration and business-ready analytics, all while scanning the horizon for the emerging trends, technologies, and opportunities redefining how we use data to drive value. Whether you're steering data strategy or solving technical challenges at scale, The Data Edit delivers smart conversations, expert insights, and future-focused thinking to help you stay ahead in a fast-moving data world. Who are Agile? Your business is driven by data. And so are we. We help you gather, analyse and understand data. So you can manage it, utilise it, and monetise it. Find out more about Agile: agile.co.uk

  1. AI Reality Check Proving Value Starts with Data Foundations

    FEB 25

    AI Reality Check Proving Value Starts with Data Foundations

    Summary In this episode of the Data Edit podcast, our host Olly is joined by guests Esoof Piperdi, Lead Consultant at Agile, and Steven Lin, Product Manager at Semarchy. The conversation delves into the complexities of AI adoption in businesses and the importance of understanding data foundations before implementing AI, the challenges of measuring ROI, and the necessity of data assessments to ensure effective technology integration. The episode highlights the need for collaboration between IT and business leaders to drive successful outcomes and foster innovation within organisations. takeaways AI is not always the right answer; understanding the business challenge is key.Data foundations must be established before implementing AI solutions.C-suite executives often have unrealistic expectations about AI capabilities.Measuring ROI for AI initiatives is challenging but essential for justification.Time is a critical resource that impacts business operations and forecasting.Data quality and governance are foundational for successful AI implementation.Innovation should be encouraged within organizations to stay competitive.Collaboration between IT and business is crucial for successful technology adoption.Data assessments help identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.Understanding customer needs and preferences is vital for effective AI use. The Data Edit Podcast | AI Ethics, Data Strategy, And Cloud Migration | Agile

    49 min
  2. AI Trust, Compliance & Data Integrity in Financial Services

    12/10/2025

    AI Trust, Compliance & Data Integrity in Financial Services

    As AI adoption accelerates across banking, financial services, and insurance, leaders face a pivotal challenge: how to deploy AI responsibly while maintaining trust, compliance, and operational integrity. In this episode, hosts Olly and Ben sit down with Levent Ergin of Informatica to unpack what itakes to build AI systems that perform reliably in high-stakes environments. While the conversation touches on the mechanics of AI, it ultimately returns to one central theme: AI success depends on strong foundational design, disciplined governance, and trustworthy data. Core insights: Establish cross-functional governance to ensure AI initiatives meet compliance and risk standards.Select use cases strategically, beginning with low-risk, high-volume applications.Invest in training to help teams understand, use, and supervise AI responsibly.Continuously monitor AI systems to ensure value, accuracy, and compliance.Prioritise authoritative, validated data sources to reduce hallucination and enhance reliability. If your organisation is exploring AI, now is the time to ensure your data, governance, and risk frameworks are ready. The Informatica and Agile partnership empowers financial institutions to: Build trusted, compliant, end-to-end data pipelinesReduce AI hallucinations with authoritative data and automated quality controlsImplement governance frameworks aligned to regulatory expectationsModernise data architectures to support scalable, responsible AIConfidently operationalise AI use cases that deliver measurable impact Investigate how Informatica and Agile can help your organisation deploy AI safely, accurately, and at scale. Transform your data foundations and unlock AI you can trust.

    34 min

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The Data Edit is the podcast for data-forward thinkers. Designed for data specialists and leaders across all industries, this show explores the challenges and breakthrough innovations shaping today’s data landscape - and what lies ahead. Episodes dive into topical data issues, from governance, ESG considerations, and AI ethics to cloud migration and business-ready analytics, all while scanning the horizon for the emerging trends, technologies, and opportunities redefining how we use data to drive value. Whether you're steering data strategy or solving technical challenges at scale, The Data Edit delivers smart conversations, expert insights, and future-focused thinking to help you stay ahead in a fast-moving data world. Who are Agile? Your business is driven by data. And so are we. We help you gather, analyse and understand data. So you can manage it, utilise it, and monetise it. Find out more about Agile: agile.co.uk