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January was a dynamic month for Automated Data Inc. (ADI) as we participated in one of the most insightful industry events of the year: BattleFin Miami Alt Data Discovery Day 2025. While we were unable to attend Data Day Texas, we gathered top insights from attendees to ensure we stay at the forefront of industry trends. These events provided a wealth of discussions on alternative data, AI, graph modeling, and data strategy—topics central to our mission of revolutionizing data integration and entity resolution. Here’s a look back at key moments from each event.
This year’s BattleFin Miami event provided a deep dive into the latest applications of alternative data in investment management, highlighting the evolving landscape of data-driven strategies. Here are some of the standout moments:
The event kicked off with Exabel’s Data Partner Day, bringing together over 65+ data partners to discuss strategies for accelerating go-to-market (GTM) success and leveraging the Exabel platform for enhanced analytics.
Tim Harrington (CEO, BattleFin & Exabel) led a discussion on findings from Exabel’s 2025 research report, which surveyed 130 portfolio managers and analysts about their use of alternative data. This provided crucial insights into how investment professionals are adopting data-driven strategies to gain a competitive edge.
Two key panels explored the integration of alternative datasets to drive insights across industries:
Overall, BattleFin Miami 2025 reinforced the growing importance of alternative data, AI-driven insights, and collaborative data partnerships in shaping investment strategies.
While ADI could not attend Data Day Texas in person, we gathered insights from industry experts like Juan Sequeda and Tony Baer on the event’s most impactful discussions. At Data Day Texas 2025, discussions revolved around the future of AI, the evolution of knowledge graphs, and the increasing importance of metadata as the glue holding data ecosystems together.
AI was a dominant theme, with discussions on LLMs (large language models), AI agents, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and AI-driven automation. Talks by industry leaders, including Bill Inmon and Chip Huyen, highlighted the shift from AI experimentation to real-world application.
Graphs are no longer a niche concept—they are now fundamental to data modeling and analytics. Key presentations included:
A major takeaway from Data Day Texas was the critical role of metadata in AI governance and context-building. Presenters emphasized:
Despite AI’s rapid advancements, speakers reinforced that human judgment remains essential in ensuring the right data is used for the right applications. As AI models become smaller and more specialized, context-driven data strategies will be the key to unlocking true value.
January’s events provided invaluable insights into the intersection of AI, alternative data, and knowledge management. At Automated Data, we remain committed to advancing data connectivity, AI-driven automation, and metadata-driven intelligence to help businesses unlock deeper insights and maximize the value of their data.
Were you at BattleFin Miami or Data Day Texas? We’d love to hear your thoughts!
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