Issue 22 - May Recap
May brought with it new perspectives and AI-powered solutions designed to make data work more efficiently (and smarter). Here's a roundup of what you need to know for the start of the new month. Happy reading!
🚀 DataArt Commits $100 Million to Advance Data & AI Capabilities
DataArt has announced a $100 million commitment over the next three years to strengthen its data and AI capabilities. This strategic investment aims to empower both clients and internal teams to thrive in an increasingly data- and AI-driven world.
Eugene Goland, President and CEO of DataArt, outlines the vision behind the initiative. The commitment will strengthen DataArt’s core data services (strategy, platform engineering, and value realization) while deepening partnerships with major cloud and data platforms like Google Cloud, AWS, Microsoft Azure, Snowflake, and Databricks.
By the end of 2025, 100% of our people will have access to AI tools for everyday use, and up to 60% of engineering roles are expected to leverage AI in the Software Development Life Cycle. As Goland writes, "We’re not just updating our offerings. We’re reshaping how we deliver, how we grow, and how we support our people and our clients through the next phase of this industry."
Go inside the strategy: Eugene Goland on building what’s next in data & AI
🎙️ BizTech Forward: New Podcast Episodes
✈️ Tech and Data Behind Your Next Trip
Travel is booming, but it’s not the same. In this episode, we talk with Greg Abbott, a 30-year veteran in travel tech, about how the rise of AI, real-time data, and personalization is transforming the way we move around the world. Get real about what’s hype, what’s working, and what's next.
🤝 Episode 15: It’s Not Just Delivery — It’s Partnership
How have enterprise client expectations changed over the years? Olesya (Olga) Khokhoulia , VP of Global Enterprise Accounts at DataArt, joins us to discuss building long-term tech partnerships, the importance of shared risk, and why today’s clients expect more than just solutions—they want collaboration.
📊 All Things Data
💼 Upcoming Webinar: Capital Markets Data Transformation
🗓️ June 12 | 🕚 11:00 AM ET
Tired of patching together data systems in capital markets with short-term fixes? There's a better way, and we're here to talk about it. Join us on 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟮 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟭:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠 𝗘𝗧 for a live webinar: "𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗙𝗶𝘅𝗲𝘀: 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻."
🎙️ Meet the experts:
• Oleg Komissarov, Principal Consultant, Finance Practice at DataArt
• Ed Simmons, Principal at Branch Brook Advisors LLC
• Sourabh Dhawan, SVP, Solution Architect at ArcesiumIf you're looking for a clearer path forward in your data strategy, this session is for you.
📊 Upcoming Workshop: Fabric Analyst in a Day
🗓 Thursday, June 26, 2025 🕘 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (GMT+1) 📍 Online
We’re excited to announce a free one-day online workshop with Microsoft, exploring the powerful capabilities of Microsoft Fabric.
As a 25-year Microsoft partner, DataArt brings deep expertise in building scalable data solutions. This hands-on session will show you how to unify data sources, create effective analytics workflows, and design impactful reports within the Microsoft Fabric ecosystem.
Data is the foundation for AI and Microsoft Fabric helps organizations manage and activate data at scale. Whether you're starting your AI journey or improving existing solutions, a modern platform like Fabric is key.
🔋 DataArt’s Battery Passport Accelerator
With EU regulations tightening, EV supply chains must become smarter about lifecycle tracking. Our Battery Passport Accelerator makes compliance faster and easier, with prebuilt components, seamless integration, and secure scalability.
Learn more about this new mobility era
💡 Success Story
🔧 Migrating 500k Lines of Legacy Code with Copilot
We modernized a massive virtual sports gaming platform using GitHub Copilot. The result? Faster migration to .NET 8.0, 70% cost reduction, and a future-proof foundation, all delivered at a third of the cost of traditional methods.
🏆 Awards & Recognitions
📈 Everest Group Recognition
We’ve been named a Major Contender in Everest Group’s 2025 Data and AI Services PEAK Matrix® for North America—proof of our commitment to helping organizations modernize systems, build better data platforms, and apply AI with purpose.
🧠 L&D Awards from ATD
We’re proud winners of the 2025 BEST Award and Excellence in Practice Award from the Association for Talent Development (ATD). Our learning and development programs—from cybersecurity to tech mentoring—keep our teams sharp and ahead of the curve.
See what makes our L&D programs stand out
🎬 AWS Media & Entertainment Competency
We’ve earned AWS Media & Entertainment Competency status for our work supporting content production, distribution, and real-time analytics. This recognition reflects the powerful solutions we’re building for media clients around the world.
🧑 Curious About the People Side of Tech?
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Until Next Time...
With so many industries embracing AI, cloud platforms, and advanced analytics, one question remains: Are you future-proofing your data strategy or patching it? Let’s make June the month you make bold moves!