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Emma McGrattan

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Chief Technology Officer Actian, a division of HCLSoftware

Emma McGrattan is Actian's CTO leading global research and development. She is a recognized authority in data management and analytics technologies and holds multiple patents. Emma has over two decades of experience leading a global software development organization focused on innovation in high-performance analytics, data management, integration, and application development technologies. Prior to joining Actian, Emma was Vice President for Ingres at Computer Associates. Educated in Ireland, Emma holds a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering degree from Dublin City University.

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Actian: The Hidden Reason AI Projects Fail: A Data Governance Wake-Up Call

2025-05-12 · gartner-data-analytics-uk-2025

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with Jennifer Jackson (Actian, a division of HCLSoftware) , Emma McGrattan (Actian, a division of HCLSoftware)

AI/ML Data Governance Data Management Data Quality

Three out of four companies are betting big on AI – but most are digging on shifting ground. In this $100 billion gold rush, none of these investments will pay off without data quality and strong governance – and that remains a challenge for many organizations. Not every enterprise has a solid data governance practice and maturity models vary widely. As a result, investments in innovation initiatives are at risk of failure. What are the most important data management issues to prioritize? See how your organization measures up and get ahead of the curve with Actian.