As artificial intelligence continues to dominate corporate technology strategies, enterprise leaders are increasingly confronting a critical hurdle: while AI models and tools are ready for deployment, the underlying data ecosystems supporting them often fall short. To tackle this widespread challenge, data integrity software provider Precisely is gearing up to host a major virtual event titled "Precisely Now: Where Data Meets AI," scheduled for October 8.
The event aims to unveil a new vision for how enterprises can bridge the gap between their ambitious AI goals and the actual state of their data infrastructure. Rather than presenting another standard webinar filled with theoretical best practices, the upcoming broadcast promises to deliver concrete product strategies, expert market perspectives, and unfiltered discussions from industry leaders who have successfully navigated the complexities of enterprise data management.
Why Data Readiness Matters More Than Ever for AI and Analytics Leaders
The tension between advanced AI capabilities and lagging data foundations is a frequent topic of discussion among technology executives. According to findings from the newly released 2026 Data Intelligence MarketScape by IDC, 86% of organizations have heightened their focus on data management specifically because of their investments in artificial intelligence.
Despite this increased attention, enterprise AI proofs of concept continue to stall before reaching full production at alarming rates. Industry analysts and practitioners consistently cite poor data quality as the primary culprit behind these deployment failures. This persistent operational bottleneck forms the backdrop for the upcoming Precisely Now event. By bringing together product visionaries, independent analysts, and seasoned corporate practitioners, the event is designed to provide actionable pathways toward establishing trustworthy data foundations.
A Comprehensive Agenda Highlighting Strategy, Analysis, and Real-World Experience
The one-hour virtual program has been structured to offer attendees a comprehensive view of the current technology landscape. The agenda moves from macro-level market trends to specific product innovations, culminating in practical insights from enterprises currently managing large-scale data transformations.
The event opens with a keynote address from Precisely CEO Walid Abu-Hadba. Drawing on his extensive executive background building software companies at Microsoft, Oracle, and Sage, Abu-Hadba will explore why the current technological shift represents a distinct era for enterprise software. He will outline what this evolution demands of organizations as they attempt to transition AI initiatives from experimental pilots into robust production environments.
Following the CEO’s address, Abu-Hadba will be joined by Stewart Bond, Research Vice President at IDC and author of the 2026 Data Intelligence MarketScape. The two leaders will engage in a candid conversation examining where enterprise technology buyers are succeeding, where they are faltering, and why data intelligence has rapidly transformed into a foundational infrastructure decision for modern businesses. Having spent months evaluating vendor landscapes and charting market trajectories, Bond will share exclusive insights regarding the future direction of data intelligence software.
A central highlight of the event will feature major product announcements delivered by Precisely Chief Product Officer Matt Waxman. Waxman is set to unveil new capabilities developed directly in response to the most pressing challenges reported by customers and the broader market. These challenges include fragmented point solutions, governance frameworks that fail to scale effectively across complex organizations, and autonomous AI agents attempting to execute tasks based on untrusted or siloed data.
The program will also incorporate a peer-driven customer panel discussion featuring Kevin Guyot, Vice President of Data Analytics at Lake Michigan Credit Union, and Jeannine Roberts, Vice President of Customer Operations at Charter Communications. Both executives serve on the Precisely Customer Advisory Board and will speak alongside David Woods, Senior Vice President of Global Services at Precisely. The panel will offer an unvarnished look at their respective AI journeys, detailing the roadblocks encountered, the strategies employed to overcome them, and the valuable lessons learned along the way.
Who Should Attend and What to Expect
The upcoming event is tailored specifically for professionals who carry strategic responsibility for data, analytics, and artificial intelligence within their respective organizations. Organizers note that the most successful enterprises deploying AI today are not necessarily those boasting the largest budgets or the highest number of models, but rather those that recognized early on that the ultimate barrier to AI adoption is rarely the technology itself—it is the underlying data foundation.
Attendees can expect to walk away with clear perspectives on market trajectories derived from independent analyst evaluations, practical lessons from enterprise leaders currently managing complex data environments, and an exclusive first look at new innovations from Precisely designed to accelerate AI initiatives using trusted data.
As organizations worldwide continue to navigate the space between their strategic AI aspirations and the current realities of their data repositories, the virtual gathering aims to serve as a valuable resource for leaders seeking a clearer, faster path toward building reliable AI-ready data foundations.
