Author name: Helen Tanner

Helen Tanner is the founder of DATA³ and loves solving data + AI problems for our global clients.

Helen Tanner
AI, Data, Enterprise, SME

Stop Hiring AI Unicorns That Don’t Exist

Companies are chasing “AI unicorns”—hires who can do everything from strategy to engineering—but they don’t exist. The result is costly hires, stalled projects, and increased risk. Instead, organisations should rely on specialised experts on demand, building flexible teams that deliver deeper expertise, faster outcomes, and better results.

AI, Data, Enterprise, SME

Your Employees Are Using AI Right Now

Your employees are already using AI—whether leadership realises it or not. This “shadow AI” is boosting productivity but also creating serious risks around data, security, and compliance. Instead of resisting it, organisations must embrace and guide AI use, putting the right guardrails in place to unlock value safely.

AI, Data, Enterprise, SME

Why I Choose Compatible Over Native Every Time

Choosing “native” tools often creates lock-in, limits flexibility, and slows innovation. By prioritising compatibility instead, organisations can integrate across systems, adapt faster, and future-proof their data stack—ensuring they stay agile as technology evolves rather than being constrained by a single vendor’s ecosystem.

AI, Data, Enterprise, SME

Your Data Warehouse Is A Graveyard

Most data warehouses aren’t delivering insight—they’re becoming static archives of unused data. Built for reporting, not intelligence, they slow teams down and create bottlenecks. To compete in the AI era, organisations must rethink their approach, turning passive storage into active, real-time systems that actually drive decisions and value.

Data Cubed
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