Data-as-a-Product: the keystone of the data-mesh

Exploring the innovative concept of Data-as-a-product

This article is about the transformation of data into a strategic asset within organizations. It outlines the pivotal role of data in decision-making, emphasizing the importance of Business Intelligence (BI) in the digital landscape.

The article distinguishes between digital products and data products, highlighting how data-as-a-product enhances data management and supports data products in analytical and operational systems.

Central to this is the application of product thinking to data, aiming to create reliable, accessible, and high-quality data solutions within the framework of data mesh, as conceptualized by Zhamak Dehghani.

The Dawn of LLM-Powered personal assistants: pioneering a new platform economy

The article delves into the evolving platform economy where digital platforms, such as ChatGPT powered by Large Language Models (LLMs), serve as intermediaries connecting stakeholders. These platforms, unlike traditional pipelines, leverage digital technology to create value through mass personalized interactions.

Using a hypothetical use-case, the article demonstrates how ChatGPT can be an intuitive personal assistant, bridging users with various service providers.

However, with the rise of such platforms, challenges akin to SEO in search engines are anticipated.

Approaches like Prompt Engineering and Automatic Choice Optimization will become pivotal.

Lastly, a critical challenge for providers is to be chosen by AI systems in a landscape dominated by a few digital giants.

Rethinking Presentations: Beyond Static Slides

In the digital age, traditional PowerPoint presentations often fail to engage audiences due to their static nature.

Research suggests that audience attention dwindles after just 10 minutes without engagement. The proposed method in this article aims to revitalize presentations by

  • Incorporating live doodling with the assistance of tools like the reMarkable tablet for real-time interaction.
  • Using a script to create PDFs from images, blending the familiar structure of slides with spontaneous on-the-spot drawing.

The result is a more authentic, engaging, and impactful presentation experience, though it requires deeper preparation and understanding of the topic. The tools and methods highlighted aim to shift the focus from aesthetics to genuine content engagement.