When we talk about AI, we often focus on models, data, and compute. But here’s a question we don’t ask enough: What’s connecting it all together?

At NVIDIA GTC last week, I caught up with Praful Lalchandani, VP of Product for Data Center Platform and AI Solutions at Juniper Networks on The Ravit Show, and we unpacked something that’s often overlooked—the networking layer powering the AI boom.

Key highlights from our conversation:

-- Why networking is not just plumbing—but a key strategic driver in AI

-- Juniper’s GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS): Making AI more cost-efficient and scalable

-- The shift toward an open, multivendor AI ecosystem

-- The evolving role of the AI data center and how Juniper is helping reshape it

If you're building or modernizing for AI, this is a conversation worth tuning into.

Learn more about Juniper’s approach to high-performance AI infrastructure: https://lnkd.in/dDUfQS4Z

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Why do enterprises need AI platforms—and what separates a good one from the rest?

On The Ravit Show during NVIDIA GTC, I had the opportunity to sit down with Thomas Been, CMO at Domino Data Lab, to unpack the evolving role of AI platforms in the enterprise and how Domino is stepping up to meet that need.

We discussed:

-- Why AI platforms are critical for scaling and governing AI across complex enterprise environments

-- How Domino’s approach is purpose-built for enterprise AI—balancing innovation with security, collaboration, and compliance

-- The announcement of Domino Volumes for NetApp ONTAP (DVNO) and how it gives data scientists secure, seamless access to massive datasets

-- Real-world use cases showing how organizations are accelerating AI outcomes across industries

As AI becomes more integral to business strategy, platforms like Domino are helping companies move faster—with control.

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How do you make enterprise AI real—at scale, with speed, and without complexity? During NVIDIA GTC, I had a powerful conversation with Thomas Been, CMO at Domino Data Lab, and Andy Sayare, Director, Global Strategic Alliances, NetApp on The Ravit Show about how their partnership is helping enterprises unlock AI's full potential.

We dove into:

- The Domino + NetApp partnership and what it really means for enterprise AI teams

- How joint customers are accelerating AI innovation through seamless access to data and scalable infrastructure

- A closer look at real-world use cases that show measurable impact across industries

- The role of NetApp ONTAP in simplifying and optimizing data access for AI workloads

And how this collaboration is helping teams move from experimentation to production AI—with speed and control

If you're in the enterprise AI space, this one’s packed with insights on how smart partnerships can drive serious outcomes.

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What does it really mean to operate above the stack in AI? I got to chat with Moiz Kohari, VP of Enterprise AI and Data Intelligence at DDN, to explore how intelligent automation—not just raw computing—unlocks AI’s full potential.

Moiz broke down how DDN’s AI-native intelligence layer empowers enterprises to:

- Accelerate AI workflows without the infrastructure complexity

- Automate real-time data operations across fragmented pipelines

- And most importantly—make faster, smarter decisions with AI

We talked about:

- The critical role of data intelligence in scaling enterprise AI

- How DDN unifies and simplifies AI operations across industries like financial services, life sciences, and autonomous systems

- The measurable outcomes—10x faster decision-making, real-time orchestration, and business transformation

Moiz also shared how DDN Infinia supports everything from LLMs to agentic and multi-modal AI—driving performance, scalability, and automation without the complexity.

If you're serious about moving from experimental to production AI, this one’s for you.

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Is AI success really about compute—or is it about intelligence? On The Ravit Show during NVIDIA GTC, I had a powerful conversation with Izhar Sharon from DDN, where we unpacked one of the most important (and often overlooked) aspects of AI: the intelligence layer.

While many focus on raw infrastructure, DDN operates above the stack—enabling enterprises to scale AI workflows, inference, and automation with intelligence, not just hardware.

Izhar and I dove into:

• Why data intelligence is the real key to unlocking AI’s full potential

• How DDN Infinia delivers the right data, at the right time, to the right model—for faster, smarter decisions

• Solving enterprise AI challenges like workflow fragmentation, latency, and operational complexity

• The shift from experimental AI to real-time, autonomous decision-making at scale

• Real-world results: 10x faster decisions, seamless orchestration, and measurable business impact across industries

If you’re looking to make your AI truly production-ready—without the friction—this episode is a must-watch.

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How do you take agentic AI from buzzword to real-world impact?

That’s exactly what I asked Prajakta Damle, Head of Product, DataRobot, on The Ravit Show at NVIDIA GTC this week.

Prajakta has been working closely with NVIDIA to make it easier for developers and enterprises to build, scale, and deliver agentic AI—and our conversation was packed with practical insights, exciting use cases, and real talk for the developer community.

We covered:

• What DataRobot and NVIDIA are doing together to unlock the next wave of agentic AI

• Real-world use cases that go beyond the hype—think intelligent agents that can analyze, act, and adapt

• Advice for devs looking to build agentic AI apps, even if it feels overwhelming

• And what Prajakta is most excited about at this year’s GTC

If you’re curious about what it really takes to make agentic AI work in the wild, you won’t want to miss this one.

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What makes a company ‘minimally viable’ in today’s digital landscape? At Shift Cloud Summit by Commvault, I had an amazing discussion with Sarv Saravanan, Chief Customer Officer at Commvault and Tim Zonca, VP – Product Marketing at Commvault, about the Minimum Viable Company and how organizations can stay resilient in the AI-driven world.

We explored:

✅ How AI is changing data security threats

✅ The relevance of traditional disaster recovery (RTO/RPO) in the cloud era

✅ Whether companies are already adopting the ‘minimum viable company’ model

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How are data recovery approaches evolving to support serverless architectures? I had a fantastic conversation with Poojan Kumar, Chief Product Innovation Officer at Commvault and Woon Ho Jung, Chief Technology Officer Cloud Native at Commvault, at the Shift Cloud Summit about harnessing the cloud for resilience and recovery at scale.

We discussed:

✅ The evolution of data recovery for serverless environments

✅ How organizations can classify critical vs. non-critical data

✅ Optimizing cloud costs with Clumio’s architecture

Cloud resilience is more important than ever!

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How can organizations build resilience in the AI era? I had a great conversation with Govind Rangasamy, VP - Portfolio Marketing at Commvault, at the Shift Cloud Summit, where we discussed Advanced Resilience Practices for the AI Era.

We covered key topics like:

✅ Recovery as code in today’s AI-driven world

✅ How automated dependency discovery enhances recovery

✅ The role of AI in transforming recovery strategies

✅ How it all comes together in Cloud Rewind

Govind shared some valuable insights on how enterprises can strengthen their recovery strategies with AI and automation.

#data #ai #cloud #commvault #theravitshow

How should organizations protect data in the AI era? At Gartner Data & Analytics Summit in Orlando, security and data governance are top of mind. I spoke with Murali Balakrishnan, Data Security Expert, and Ganesh Kirti (Hiring), CEO of TrustLogix, about the biggest security challenges organizations face today.

We discussed data access governance, AI data protection strategies, and the guardrails needed for secure data movement across cloud and on-prem environments. Murli also shared insights on how data platform owners can collaborate effectively with security teams.

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Why is data observability a must-have? I had an insightful conversation with Salma Bakouk, CEO & Co-Founder, Sifflet on The Ravit Show, about why data observability is no longer optional for businesses.

We discussed why every organization needs a proactive approach to data quality, why data engineers shouldn’t be solely responsible for it, and what companies can do to ensure trustworthy, reliable data for decision-making.

As data complexity grows, having visibility into your pipelines is more important than ever.

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Is your data infrastructure ready for AI? I had an insightful conversation with Drew Clarke, GM, Data Business Unit at Qlik, on The Ravit Show about the evolving landscape of data management and AI readiness. We discussed Qlik’s recent acquisition of Upsolver (acquired by Qlik) and how it enhances low-latency data ingestion and optimization, particularly with Apache Iceberg. Drew also shared insights on modern data product strategies and how businesses can maximize value from their data.

A key takeaway? AI success starts with data quality. We explored how companies can assess if their data is AI-ready using Trust Scores and how to balance data innovation with compliance and governance.

For organizations looking to build a scalable, AI-driven data strategy, this conversation is packed with valuable insights!!!!

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How is Agentic AI transforming analytics? I had a great conversation with Brendan Grady, GM, Analytics Business Unit at Qlik, on The Ravit Show about the future of AI-driven analytics.

We explored how Agentic AI is reshaping decision-making, the role of generative AI in automating analytics workflows, and the steps organizations need to take to transition from traditional models to AI-driven insights.

Brendan also shared key pitfalls to avoid when integrating AI into an analytics strategy.

Please note — Qlik Connect is happening in May 13-15, 2025 you will hear from us again there!

Learn more about Qlik Connect — https://www.qlikconnect.com/

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At Gartner Data & Analytics Summit in Orlando, I spoke with Raj Bains, CEO of Prophecy on The Ravit Show, about why they’re back at Gartner, the key data challenges they’re solving, and how AI is playing a bigger role in modern data transformation. We also discussed their latest funding, real-world customer use cases, and what to expect from their panel discussion with Sanjeev Mohan on Wednesday: "The Impact of GenAI on Data Teams."

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Is Data Fabric the key to solving AI challenges?

I had a great chat with my good friend Kaycee Lai, Founder of Promethium, at Gartner Data & Analytics Summit in Orlando about the biggest trends shaping Data & AI today.

We talked about why Data Fabric is the hot topic at the conference, what analysts and enterprise leaders are saying, and how companies are using Promethium to tackle AI and data challenges. Kaycee also shared some real-world use cases and what’s next for Promethium.

A must-watch for anyone thinking about the future of AI-driven data management!

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Is your data ready for GenAI? I had a great conversation with Simon McVeigh, Global VP, Sales Engineering at K2view on The Ravit Show, about what it really takes to prepare enterprise data for Generative AI.

We discussed the critical requirements for using data in GenAI projects, how to maintain privacy and security, and what’s needed to scale AI initiatives successfully.

Getting data AI-ready isn’t just about access—it’s about trust, governance, and scalability.

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Is your data truly GenAI-ready? I’m here at Day 1 of the Gartner Data & Analytics Summit in Orlando, and there’s a lot of buzz around GenAI and data readiness!

I just sat down with Ronen Schwartz, CEO of K2view on The Ravit Show, to dive into what it really means to get your data AI-ready. We discussed key insights from the conference, what Gartner analysts are saying, and how K2view is helping organizations move from exploration to execution. Ronen also shared why data integration tools are more critical than ever in the GenAI era.

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Is your data ready for GenAI-driven customer service? At Gartner Data & Analytics Summit in Orlando, I spoke with Iris Zarecki, Product Marketing Director at K2view, about how GenAI is transforming customer service and what it takes to make these projects successful.

We discussed why customer service is one of the biggest use cases for GenAI, the critical role of data in ensuring AI delivers real value, and the key infrastructure requirements businesses need to move from pilot to production.

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Is a Data Lakehouse the key to unlocking AI success? I had a great discussion on how Data Lakehouses are shaping the future of AI with Edward Calvesbert, VP, Product Management - watsonx, IBM, on The Ravit Show!

We explored the evolving relationship between data quality and AI success, the biggest misconceptions companies have about using their data for AI, and how data architects and engineers need to adapt.

We also tackled the challenge of data silos, the explosion of unstructured data, and the crucial balance between security, governance, and scaling AI across the enterprise.

AI is only as good as the data behind it—so how do we ensure businesses are using the right data?

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What’s next for analytics? I’m here at Gartner Data & Analytics Summit in Orlando, diving into the future of analytics with industry leaders. I spoke with Ryan Dolley, VP of Product at GoodData on The Ravit Show, about the biggest trends shaping the next 1-2 years and how GoodData is staying ahead of the curve.

We discussed their approach to open source, how it benefits users, and its role in the future of analytics. Ryan also shared insights on AI integration, self-service analytics, and balancing data democratization with governance and security.

What are your thoughts?

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