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New episodes are released every Monday, subscribe now! In this podcast, expert analysts at GlobalData, a leading data analytics company, offer their instant insights on the latest news items and examine key trends.

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June 8, 202627 min

237. Mentat Partners: Why AI fails

In this episode, Lydik Grynfeltt from HR Bridge Consulting joins us to discuss why AI fails. He looks at what companies get wrong when implementing AI and offers guidance for addressing these problems. Find us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/globaldatastrategicintelligence/ To find out more about Strategic Intelligence: https://globaldata-26632421.hs-sites-eu1.com/themesTo find out more about HR Bridge Consulting: https://www.hrbridgeconsulting.com/To find out more about Mentat Partners: https://mentatpartners.ai/ Host: Martina Raveni (Senior Analyst, GlobalData Strategic Intelligence)Guests: Lydik Grynfeltt (Founder of Mentat Partners provided by HR Bridge Consulting)

June 1, 202618 min

236. Data centers outlook 2026: Why the buildout is hitting bottlenecks

In this episode, Tom discusses GlobalData’s view of the data center construction boom and why delivery timelines are increasingly uncertain. He covers pre-construction bottlenecks, build-phase constraints, labor availability, and why power access and efficiency will shape what gets built next.Find us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/globaldatastrategicintelligence/To find out more about Strategic Intelligence: https://globaldata-26632421.hs-sites-eu1.com/themesHost: Martina Raveni (Senior Analyst, GlobalData Strategic Intelligence)Guest: Top Hopgood (Lead Analyst, GlobalData Construction)

May 18, 202611 min

235. Carbon Better: Marketing sustainability without greenwashing

In this episode, Laura Aleman from Carbon Better talks about marketing sustainability. She discusses how to promote environmental achievements without greenwashing andwhat it means to talk about sustainability in the age of anti-ESG. Find us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/globaldatastrategicintelligence/ To find out more about Strategic Intelligence: https://globaldata-26632421.hs-sites-eu1.com/themes Host: Holly Anness-Bradshaw (Senior Analyst, GlobalData Strategic Intelligence)Guests: Laura Aleman (Content and Marketing Specialist, Carbon Better)

May 11, 202620 min

234. IHTF 2026: Lessons from the conference

In this episode, Aidan, Nick and Monia discuss their time at IHTF 2026. They talk about the lessons learned from the conference, everything from AI adoption in hotels to the importance of branding in tourism. Find us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/globaldatastrategicintelligence/ To find out more about Strategic Intelligence: https://globaldata-26632421.hs-sites-eu1.com/themes Host: Aidan Knight (Analyst, GlobalData Aerospace & Defense)Guests: Monia Borwai (Analyst, GlobalData Travel & Tourism) and Nicholas Wyatt (Foodservice & Tourism Director, GlobalData)

April 27, 202617 min

233. Stylus: New Luxury Dynamics

In this episode, Dr Antonia Ward from Stylus joins us to discuss the trends in the New Luxury Dynamics report. She talks about luxury travel, health & wellness, and what brands can take from these new consumer trends. Find us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/globaldatastrategicintelligence/ To find out more about Strategic Intelligence: https://globaldata-26632421.hs-sites-eu1.com/themesTo find out more about Stylus: https://stylus.com/To sign up to Dr Antonia Ward's newsletter please contact innovation@stylus.comHost: Holly Anness-Bradshaw (Senior Analyst, GlobalData Strategic Intelligence)Guests: Dr Antonia Ward (Chief Futurist, Stylus)

April 20, 202631 min

232. EkkoSense: Evolving cooling technologies in data centers

In this episode, Adrian Barker, key account director at EkkoSense, explains how growing AI workloads are pushing cooling systems past their limits. He explains the rise of liquid and hybrid cooling, and what emerging technologies may shape cooling over the next decade.EkkoSense website: https://www.ekkosense.com/ Data Centers report: https://www.globaldata.com/store/report/data-centers-theme-analysis/Find us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/globaldatastrategicintelligence/To find out more about Strategic Intelligence: https://globaldata-26632421.hs-sites-eu1.com/themesHost: Martina Raveni (Senior Analyst, Strategic Intelligence)Guests: Adrian Barker (Key Account Director, EkkoSense)

April 13, 202641 min

231. Tariffs: One year since 'Liberation Day'

In this episode, Grace and Steve join us to discuss Trump’s tariffs a year on from their instatement. They look at the biggest winners and losers, as well as the impact of tariffs on the global economy. This episode was recorded on the 9th April 2026 Find us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/globaldatastrategicintelligence/ To find out more about Strategic Intelligence: https://globaldata-26632421.hs-sites-eu1.com/themes Host: Aidan Knight (Associate Analyst, Strategic Intelligence)Guests: Steve Blitz (Chief US Economist and Managing Director, GlobalData TS.Lombard) and Grace Fan (Head of Global Policy and Disruptive Themes, GlobalData TS.Lombard)

April 7, 202615 min

230. The Black Farmer: Adopting and developing AI for retail operations

In this episode, Alexander Emmanuel-Jones from The Black Farmer discusses the integration of AI into consumer operations. He talks about developing AI tools for small businesses and use cases for AI in the retail space. Learn more about The Black Farmer: https://theblackfarmer.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooLOeDiq0CaiPzZ-s0z4IuhSYapJAoSCdvh5smWRFaTm1KuVaqL Learn more about our AI research: https://www.globaldata.com/store/report/ai-journey-generative-to-agentic-theme-analysis/ Find us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/globaldatastrategicintelligence/ To find out more about Strategic Intelligence: https://globaldata-26632421.hs-sites-eu1.com/themes Host: Martina Raveni (Senior Analyst, Strategic Intelligence)Guests: Alexander Emmanuel-Jones (Commercial Director, The Black Farmer)

March 16, 202610 min

229. AI and the future of work: Preparing you and your business

In this episode, Jordan and Amna discuss how the future of work is being impacted by technology. They discuss the key changes generative and agentic AI are having on workforces and workspaces. The Future of Work report: https://www.globaldata.com/store/report/future-of-work-theme-analysis/AI and the Future of Work report: https://www.globaldata.com/store/report/ai-and-future-of-work-theme-analysis/Find us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/globaldatastrategicintelligence/To find out more about Strategic Intelligence: https://globaldata-26632421.hs-sites-eu1.com/themesHost: Martina Raveni (Senior Analyst, Strategic Intelligence)Guests: Jordan Strzelecki (Analyst, Strategic Intelligence) and Amna Mujahid (Senior Analyst, Strategic Intelligence)

March 9, 202622 min

228. The Future of Personal Devices: From "with me", to "on me"

In this episode, Rupantar and Anisha join us to discuss the future of personal devices. They cover the transition from devices we carry with us like smartphones, to futuristic devices that will be on us. The Future of Personal Devices report here: https://www.globaldata.com/store/report/future-of-personal-devices-theme-analysis/ Find us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/globaldatastrategicintelligence/ To find out more about Strategic Intelligence: https://globaldata-26632421.hs-sites-eu1.com/themes Host: Martina Raveni (Senior Analyst, Strategic Intelligence)Guests: Rupantar Guha (Practice Head, Strategic Intelligence) and Anisha Bhatia (Senior Analyst, GlobalData Technology)