LeBow and Precisely panel discussion highlighting findings from their applied research collaboration.
Partnering to impact current and future AI and data leaders
Combining the collective expertise of researchers and practitioners, Drexel LeBow’s ongoing collaboration with Precisely exemplifies the College’s emphasis on academic-industry partnerships.
Drexel LeBow’s Center for Applied AI and Business Analytics, a hub for collaborations that drive outcomes for students and companies, and Precisely, a global leader in data integrity, both recognize the value of understanding AI and data practices and priorities across industries. With a shared interest in providing insights to help companies benchmark and work toward their data objectives, the Center for Applied AI and Business Analytics and Precisely formed a partnership that benefits students and organizations alike.
The first three years of the partnership have yielded applied research output, with comprehensive findings and insights from three different surveys of data and analytics professionals, as well as a capstone project collaboration with graduate students focused on location intelligence.
Our partnership with LeBow's Center for Applied AI and Business Analytics helps us keep a pulse on what's driving the data integrity industry and provides valuable insights to data leaders who are striving to make data-driven business decisions. What's more, our collaboration also helps students on their journey to future careers as data and business analytics practitioners.
Results from Surveys of Data and Analytics Professionals
It’s clear that AI is revolutionizing the business world – influencing decision making, reshaping customer experiences and revealing new possibilities for products and services. However, implementing AI comes with significant challenges, including a talent shortfall and the need for business leaders to prioritize upskilling as a strategic imperative.
Businesses must adapt, innovate and make strategic investments to maintain a competitive edge. And they must address a severe shortage of specialized skills, especially those required to power AI initiatives.
Download the research report to learn about the challenges business leaders are facing and the insights, strategies and innovative ways they’re turning obstacles into opportunities.
Data has become a vital resource for business leaders aiming to thrive and expand. However, the question remains: Can organizations truly rely on their data for trustworthy decision-making? Is it accurate, consistent and contextual? To answer this question and better understand the state of data integrity, we surveyed data and analytics professionals on their organizations’ data strategies, challenges and priorities.
77% say data-driven decision-making is a leading goal for their data programs
70% who struggle to trust their data say data quality is their biggest issue
Download the 2023 Research Report
Watch the State of the Industry Panel
About our 2023 Collaboration
Data quality and data governance, key components for achieving data integrity, work together to enable businesses to understand and trust their data for confident decision-making. This report shines a light on how data governance strengthens data quality. It also looks at the choices organizations are making today, and which appear most effective in charting a path to data governance maturity and, ultimately, data integrity.
75% of respondents say data quality is a top goal. At the same time, 39% say their organizations don’t measure quality across the enterprise.
Download the 2021 Research Report
Learn more about this collaboration on data governance and data quality
Thank you for your interest in academic-industry partnerships with the LeBow College of Business. Please contact us for more information.
Diana Jones
Executive Director, Center for Applied AI and Business Analytics, Dornsife Office for Experiential Learning
(215) 571-3545
dej36@drexel.eduGerri C. LeBow Hall 1230