Cost Opt & FinOps

How to Stop Burning Money (or at Least Slow the Burn)

A Recap of the Unravel Data Customer Session at Gartner Data & Analytics Summit 2024 The Gartner Data & Analytics Summit 2024 (“D&A”) in London is a pivotal event for Chief Data Analytics Officers (CDAOs) and […]

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A Recap of the Unravel Data Customer Session at Gartner Data & Analytics Summit 2024

The Gartner Data & Analytics Summit 2024 (“D&A”) in London is a pivotal event for Chief Data Analytics Officers (CDAOs) and data and analytics leaders, drawing together a global community eager to dive deep into the insights, strategies, and frameworks that are shaping the future of data and analytics. With an unprecedented assembly of over 3,000 attendees, spanning 150+ knowledge-packed sessions and joined by 90+ innovative partners, the D&A Summit was designed to catalyze data transformation within organizations, offering attendees unique insights to think big and drive real change.

The Unravel Data customer session, titled “How to Stop Burning Money (or At Least Slow the Burn)”, emerged as a highlight of the D&A Summit, drawing attention to the pressing need for cost-efficient data processing in today’s rapid digital evolution. The session—presented by one of the largest logistics giants globally, including over 100,000 employees and a fleet of 700+ container vessels operating across 130 countries—captivated CDAOs & data and analytics leaders from over 150+ attendees. The audience was from 140+ companies across 30+ industries such as banking, retail, and pharma, spanning 110+ cities across 20+ countries. This compelling turnout underscored the universal relevance and urgency of cost-optimization strategies in data engineering. Watch the highlight reel here.

The session was presented by Peter Rees, Director of GenAI, AI, Data and Integration at Maersk, who garnered unprecedented accolades, including a 170% higher-than-average attendance. Peter Rees’ session was the third highest-rated of all 40 partner sessions. These results reflect the session’s relevance and the invaluable insights shared on revolutionizing the efficiency of data processing pipelines, cost allocation, and optimization techniques.
The Gartner Data & Analytics Summit 2024, and particularly the Unravel Data customer session, brought together organizations striving to align their data engineering costs with the value of their data and analytics. Unravel Data’s innovative approach, showcased through the success of a world-leading logistics company, provides a blueprint for organizations across industries looking to dramatically enhance the speed, productivity, and efficiency of their data processing and AI investments.

We invite you to explore how your organization can benefit from Unravel Data’s groundbreaking platform. Take the first step towards transforming your data processing strategy by scheduling an Unravel Data Health Check. Embark on your journey towards optimal efficiency and cost savings today.