The derelict data warehouse, revisited: why this problem just became existential
AI doesn't fix bad data; it scales it. In 2026, a derelict data warehouse isn't just a nuisance, it’s an existential risk.
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After the rousing success of the first Cafe Analytique back in November, we thought we'd have another one on Wednesday the 16th of March from 6pm, and immediately make the name redundant by having it in a pub – specifically the Hare and Hounds on London Road. A bit more informal this time – no talk at the beginning, just sitting down and chatting about #analytics. If that sounds like something you'd be interested in, let us know you're coming by signing up here.
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