Data Catalyst Institute

NEW 🚨 : Read the Data Catalyst Institute's new report, Banking on Blockchain. Editor-in-Chief Mark Drapeau, Ph.D., says, “New research shows 69% of voters believe the U.S. should be the global leader in digital asset innovation. This report cuts through common misconceptions about blockchain technology, showing how it’s already enhancing financial services, supply chains, remote data storage, charitable giving, and more." https://lnkd.in/ei6ihDqw

What do LVMH, Walmart, Raw Seafoods, Inc., and NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration have in common? They are all adopting blockchain to track goods, keep data secure, increase speed, enhance transparency, and reduce costs. Read DCI Editor-In-Chief Mark Drapeau, Ph.D.'s new piece in Forbes about the "quiet revolution" happening under our noses. https://lnkd.in/eAwzDMR6

NEW: Gaston Massari Copes brings his background and expertise to help The RXN Group and clients understand opportunities on the ground in Latin America. In our interview, he discusses tech unicorns, understanding different regional identities, international partnerships in the growing energy sector, navigating business norms, and much more! https://lnkd.in/ey6nHtcs

Read "Barcodes to Battlefields: How AI is Rewriting the Rules of Commerce, Banking, Healthcare, and Defense," the second installment in DCI's THE SHIFT series. Editor-in-Chief Mark Drapeau, Ph.D., writes, "In today’s digitally-driven world, artificial intelligence isn’t just a buzzword; it's the engine propelling industries toward a future defined by productivity, optimization, and personalization. From store shelves to defense strategy, AI is reshaping how we live, work, and compete. As AI becomes as important for leaders to learn as digital literacy was a decade ago, the question isn’t whether to adapt to an AI-driven world - but how fast." https://lnkd.in/eKUUzrye

NEW: As workers become more familiar with AI, they become more comfortable using it at work. In many parts of the Global South, unburdened by heavy regulation and an adverse innovation climate, AI along with FinTech, blockchain, satellite data sharing, communications, and sustainable energy technologies flourish. The RXN Group Senior Research Analyst Lilly Gillespie writes, "Learning by doing is important. In the case of AI, workers in the Global North should look to the Global South and start small by experimenting more with how the technology could fit into their work." https://lnkd.in/eU2FGucp

What do small businesses have to say about their phone & internet service from Verizon Business, T-Mobile, Xfinity, Consumer Cellular, Inc., Mint Mobile, AT&T, Spectrum, Google, and more? Read the newest PULSE report now! https://lnkd.in/ePuWZdJn

"The AI revolution and the political process are on a collision course. Those who can navigate this intersection, leveraging AI's power while helping shape its regulatory framework, will likely be best positioned to lead their companies in the post-2024 landscape," writes DCI Editor-In-Chief Mark Drapeau, Ph.D. in his newest piece for Forbes. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/eNZGf-Kd

NEW: Nicolas M. Chaillan discusses the challenges the government faces when deploying GenAI in high-security settings and explains how his startup, Ask Sage, Inc., meets IL5 security and cyber compliance requirements, enabling DoD employees to use GenAI safely, in our most recent Q&A. https://lnkd.in/eyaDcYAN

Where will the Space Economy take your sector? In a new piece for Data Catalyst Institute, Kalea Texeira explores how advances in technology from SpaceX, Astra, and others are expected to transform industries as varied as agriculture, urban planning, supply chain logistics, defense, energy, insurance, and disaster management. https://lnkd.in/eeXirHkH

NEW: Our research with the XR Association reveals a surprising trend: while younger manufacturing leaders (under 35) are eager to use XR in recruitment, it's actually the older leaders (35+) who are most familiar with using XR at work. This tech-savvy approach offers opportunities for workforce training and retention, especially as Gen Z workers, who value innovation and flexibility, enter the job market. Read how XR can help a variety of industries attract and retain young talent in the new report! https://lnkd.in/egjd7btA