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Why Your AI Strategy Fails Before It Even Begins: The Critical Role of Data Architecture Design
Orion
Strategy

Why Your AI Strategy Fails Before It Even Begins: The Critical Role of Data Architecture Design

The promise of Artificial Intelligence is compelling. Imagine your marketing managers asking chatbots about quarterly sales and receiving instant insights, or your finance teams accessing real time cost optimisations through natural language queries. Yet for all of AI's capabilities, most organisations struggle to deliver these outcomes at scale. The reason is rarely a lack of AI sophistication. The problem lies with the very foundation upon which these systems are built.

AI Strategy Data Strategy Data Engineering
26 August 2025
3 min read
Master Microsoft Fabric: Your Essential Project Planning Checklist for 2025 Success
Orion
Technology

Master Microsoft Fabric: Your Essential Project Planning Checklist for 2025 Success

After decades in the data architecture and transformation trenches, one truth stands out: success hinges on strong foundations and meticulous planning. Too often, I’ve watched organizations leap into Microsoft Fabric implementations, only to stumble over unexpected costs, delays, rework, and diminished profitability. Poor initial decisions around architecture, governance, security, and licensing can ripple through the entire data estate, derailing even the best intentions. In this post, I’m sharing an abridged Microsoft Fabric Project Planning Checklist—a practical guide to help you sidestep common pitfalls and pave the way for long-term success.

Microsoft Fabric Data Strategy Data Engineering
25 May 2025
2 min read
A Strategic Approach to Data and AI Success in 2025
Orion
Strategy

A Strategic Approach to Data and AI Success in 2025

After 25 years of designing, building, and optimizing data ecosystems, learn how to join the 20% of projects that thrive with this practical framework.

Data Strategy AI Enterprise
14 February 2025
3 min read