Data, analytics, and AI in modern business

For companies, adapting to the data revolution is not an option—it's a necessity. But, how are ethics, data quality, and data architecture seen in the equation? What is the modern skill set of data literacy, and what kind of opportunities and challenges does the rapid development of AI bring for businesses?

We had the opportunity to sit down and discuss all of this with two experts, Lukas Lundin from Microsoft and Heidi Kananen from Kaleva Media, who help companies leverage AI and data in today’s business environment.

Tune in and join us in the lively discussion as we explore how data, analytics, and AI are transforming industries.

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Podcast host

Petri Lakka

Petri Lakka

Vice President, Services Development, Valmet

Petri works as Vice President, Services Development, and has a decades-long experience in developing services.

Lukas Lundin

Lukas Lundin

Data and AI, Microsoft

Lukas Lundin is an AI expert at Microsoft, where he helps customers and partners leverage the power of Azure OpenAI and other AI services. He is skilled in data and AI, business strategy, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and online marketing. He has a master’s degree in economics and business administration from Hanken School of Economics.

Heidi Kananen

Heidi Kananen

An author and speaker about AI in business, Kaleva Media

Heidi Kananen has the ability to describe complex matters clearly and inspiringly. She believes that leveraging data and artificial intelligence enhances the profitability of companies and enables the development of better services. Heidi Kananen (M.Sc. in Economics and Business Administration) serves as the Director of B2B Services at Kaleva Media. Earlier she served as Director of Data Business in Kaleva Media developing data, analytics, and artificial intelligence solutions related to customers and content.

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