Orson Amiri

  Storytelling has always helped simplify complex ideas, which is why movies, TV shows, and music often inspire how we explain technology. Whether it’s comparing data integration to decoding clues in National Treasure or aligning analytics tools with the narrative growth of Young Sheldon , every great creation follows a familiar arc: a beginning, a middle, and an end. Every project starts with an idea that needs structure, guidance, and collaboration to reach its full potential. As more contributors join, coordination becomes essential to keep everything aligned. Eventually, the project reaches completion and, in time, retirement. This lifecycle is not limited to entertainment—it applies just as strongly to modern software development. In filmmaking, the director remains the constant force through pre-production, production, and post-production, ensuring every team works toward a unified vision. In software development, that role is played by Application Lifecycle Management (ALM)...

  In 2026, Business Intelligence (BI) is no longer about hindsight; it’s about instinct. Much like a great athlete’s reflexes, modern BI enables organizations to sense change as it happens and act with precision. Powered by AI-driven analytics, autonomous data agents, and real-time intelligence, BI has evolved from static reporting into a dynamic system that anticipates outcomes, detects risks early, and guides smarter decisions in the moment. One of the biggest shifts is the rise of agentic AI and conversational analytics. BI tools are no longer passive platforms waiting for queries; they actively explore data, uncover patterns, and recommend actions. At the same time, natural language interfaces allow leaders to interact directly with data using everyday language, removing dependency on technical teams. This democratization of insights is accelerating decision-making across departments while making analytics more intuitive and inclusive. Augmented analytics and real-time edge ana...