Understand Data Intelligence in 60 Minutes
Watch the webinar “Demystifying Data Intelligence: What it is and Why it Matters in 2026.” ISG Research Director Matt Aslett and Actian CTO Emma McGrattan discuss what data intelligence really means and how to close the gap between your data and decisive action.
Organizations want data to inform decisions, but many still can’t see where or how data is being used. That blind spot slows AI and weakens governance. In this on-demand session, you’ll gain a clear, modern definition of data intelligence and see how it lets you discover, trust, and activate data.
What you’ll learn:
- What data intelligence is and why it matters for reliable decision-making and AI.
- Common roadblocks such as silos, quality issues, and governance gaps.
- Key capabilities like data quality, observability, and knowledge graph technology.
- Practical steps to assess and improve your data maturity.
What data intelligence is and why it matters for reliable decision-making and AI.This session includes insights from the ISG Buyers Guide™ for Data Intelligence.
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Emma McGrattan
Chief Technology Officer, Actian
Emma McGrattan is Chief Technology Officer at Actian, where she leads product strategy and innovation for the Actian Data Intelligence Platform. With deep expertise in enterprise data management, Emma is passionate about helping organizations build trusted, usable data that drives business value. She is the author of “Foundations for Better Enterprise Data Management” and a recognized thought leader in data intelligence and governance.
Matt Aslett
Research Director, Analytics and Data, ISG
Matt Aslett leads the software research and advisory for the Analytics and Data expertise at ISG Research, covering software that improves the utilization of information across business and IT. His focus areas of coverage include analytics, data intelligence, data operations, data platforms, and streaming data and events. Matt brings extensive expertise in evaluating enterprise data technologies and helping organizations navigate the evolving data landscape.
