Expert Panel: Building a Scalable Data Foundation for AI and Analytics
Webinar Speaker: Donald Farmer, Research Fellow
Date: Monday, January 12, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. PT / 12:00 p.m. ET
As organizations look to utilize AI for true business impact, they are discovering that success depends on having a strong, scalable data foundation. Data quality, accessibility, governance, and architecture all play critical roles in enabling productive AI. That explains why TDWI research indicates that the top priority for organizations when updating or modernizing their data management strategies is improving support for AI. Yet many enterprises still struggle with fragmented data environments, legacy systems, and inconsistent data practices that limit their ability to scale.
In this expert panel webinar, we’ll explore how leading organizations are modernizing their data foundations to support enterprise-scale AI and analytics. Topics include:
- Strategies for unifying data across hybrid and multicloud environments
- Embedding governance, security, and trust into data pipelines
- Building flexible architectures that support both analytics and AI workloads
- Preparing for future innovations in data management and AI enablement such as agentic AI
Guest Speaker
William Jennings
Data Solutions Architecture Manager
ZoomInfo
William Jennings is a Data Solutions Architecture Manager at ZoomInfo, where he helps B2B organizations build scalable data foundations that power AI-driven go-to-market strategies. With more than seven years at ZoomInfo, William leads a team of presales consultants who partner with revenue operations leaders to modernize their data infrastructure, embed governance into GTM workflows, and prepare for enterprise-scale AI adoption. He specializes in helping organizations move beyond fragmented systems to create unified, trusted data environments that enable both immediate operational wins and long-term AI readiness.
Date: January 12, 2026
Time: 9:00 am PT