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CDAO Insights
Insights, experts and events shaping the Chief Data & Analytics Officer agenda.
Factor gives CDAO leaders clarity on the themes, research and peers shaping their world - and the context to make confident enterprise technology decisions.
Request a Data BriefingKey Themes
Legacy & Architecture Simplification
Cut through technical debt and shift focus to scalable impact.
AI & Emerging Tech
Separate hype from readiness - align to business value.
Cybersecurity & Resilience
Lift control maturity and reduce organisational exposure.
Delivery Performance & Ways of Working
Build predictability into projects, squads and roadmaps.
Stack Consolidation & Vendor Strategy
Rationalise tools and drive ROI from platforms and contracts.
Leadership Alignment & Influence
Support exec and board-level buy-in with clearer framing.
Research Report
CDAO - Wave of Change™ Report
Access the latest quarterly analysis of CDAOs in your region.
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Talk to an advisorwHERE OUR INSIGHTS COME FROM
Vendor Briefings
Our daily efforts in understanding vendor capabilities & strengths in enterprise technology.
Weekly Enquiries
Leverage analyst enquiry & our advisory practice to enhance positioning with custom research and reports.
Platform Traffic
Over 50 virtual interviews a day across our community & production teams to understand business drivers.
Pulse Surveys
Over 300 pulse surveys every month in our regions, to understand the enterprise priorities.
Action Surveys
Annual in-depth & comprehensive surveys designed for influencers & decision makers across all verticals.
Daily Interviews
Over 40 virtual calls a day across our community & production teams to re-confirm business drivers and survey results.
When You Need Our Help
System Upgrade
You’re scoping a core system upgrade (ERP, HRIS, finance)
GenAI Strategy
You’re exploring GenAI use cases and want a clear go-forward view
Plan Validation
You’ve drafted the change plan - but haven’t tested it against execution risk
Board Readiness
You’re facing board pressure and can’t afford a false start
Vendor Consolidation
You’re preparing to re-platform or consolidate vendors
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Talkshow
AI in Enterprise
AI promised faster delivery and greater efficiency, but is it truly delivering or just adding complexity?
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Persona Breakdown
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32%
28%
6%
C-SUITE EXECUTIVES – 34%
HEADS, VPS, GMS – 32%
DIRECTORS & MANAGERS – 28%
OTHER ROLES – 6%
Organisation Size
10,000+: 23%
5,000–10,000: 24%
1,000–5,000: 26%
500–1,000: 18%
200–500: 9%
Sector Representation
Financial Services
Retail
Real Estate
Telecommunication
Government Administration
Health
Construction
FMCG
Utilities
Oil & Energy
Higher Education
Other Industries
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