QInsight - S3:E3 - First Fix

Everyone wants the benefits of AI. Far fewer organisations are ready for what it takes to get there.

In this episode of QInsight, Steve Clarke and Alastair Jupp are joined by Ryan Pennett, VP of Business Development at QWare, to explore why data quality remains one of the biggest obstacles to successful AI adoption.

The conversation looks at the gap between the promise of AI and the reality of the systems beneath it. From duplicate records and outdated information to poor governance and unclear ownership, Ryan explains why businesses cannot automate their way out of data problems and why AI will only amplify issues that already exist.

Together, they unpack what AI readiness actually means, who should own data quality within a business, and why the rush to orchestration often happens before the foundations are in place. The discussion also explores the growing cost of AI consumption, the importance of governance, and the practical steps organisations can take to avoid turning automation into expensive chaos.

If you're thinking about AI, this episode is a reminder that the first fix is rarely the technology.