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Operationalizing Data for AI: Why DataOps Matters More Than Ever
Modern enterprises depend on data to drive decisions, power analytics, and enable AI, but the moment AI moves from experimentation to production, weaknesses in day to day data operations surface quickly. Pipelines that looked fine in isolation struggle under real demand. Critical datasets arrive late or partially complete. Teams apply manual fixes that work once and then quietly introduce more risk. DataOps is the practical discipline that turns data from a strategic promise

Kurt Smith
Dec 18, 20256 min read


Turning AI Ambition Into Business Value: A Practical Enterprise Guide
AI has moved out of the lab and into boardroom conversations. Most enterprises now agree it matters. Far fewer agree on what to do next, how much to invest, or how to ensure real outcomes instead of another wave of disconnected experiments. Across industries, leadership teams are facing the same tension. Expectations around artificial intelligence are high, but the path from ambition to business value feels uncertain. Data lives in silos. Pilots show promise but stall. Govern

Kurt Smith
Dec 16, 20257 min read


Data Quality as a Competitive Advantage: The 2026 Playbook
Data is no longer a back-office function. It's the backbone of competitive decision-making, automation, customer experiences, and innovation. The difference between companies that lead and those that lag is increasingly defined by one critical factor: the quality of their data. From generative AI to real-time analytics, today’s technology stack demands more than volume. It demands reliability. Unfortunately, many enterprises are still operating on fragmented architectures, in

Kurt Smith
Nov 18, 20255 min read


Governance and Compliance in AI-Driven Enterprises
Boards want outcomes, regulators want controls, and teams want clarity. AI accelerates value, but it also compresses risk timelines, magnifies data exposure, and introduces model behavior that can drift without warning. Customers expect responsible AI and auditors expect evidence. Leadership needs a plan that shows how AI risk is identified, measured, monitored, and reported in language the business understands. At Working Excellence, we simplify the complexity of cybersecuri

Kurt Smith
Nov 11, 20257 min read


Working Excellence CISO James Gorman Named a Top Global CISO for 2025 by Cyber Defense Magazine
Reston, VA, November 5, 2025 – Working Excellence announced today that James Gorman, Chief Information Security Officer , has been recognized by Cyber Defense Magazine as one of the Top Global CISOs for 2025 . The recognition was presented at CyberDefenseCon 2025 , one of the world’s leading gatherings of cybersecurity executives and industry innovators. The Top Global CISOs list honors leaders who are redefining cybersecurity through trust, strategy, and innovation. Gorm

Kurt Smith
Nov 5, 20253 min read


Cybersecurity for M&A: Due-Diligence Best Practices
Mergers and acquisitions are milestones that can redefine a company’s trajectory. Yet, behind every exciting deal lies a web of risks...

Kurt Smith
Oct 8, 20255 min read


Secure Data Strategy: Integrating Cyber Risk into Data Roadmaps
Enterprises today are sitting on enormous volumes of data, but few have the structures in place to keep that data both usable and secure....

Kurt Smith
Oct 1, 20254 min read


vCISO Services: Executive Security Leadership on Demand
Modern enterprises face a volatile mix of threats, regulatory pressure, and a growing need for cybersecurity accountability at the...

Kurt Smith
Sep 24, 20255 min read


From Compliance to Competitive Edge: Cybersecurity Strategy Development
Enterprises no longer have the luxury of treating cybersecurity as a defensive afterthought. In a digital ecosystem defined by...

Kurt Smith
Jul 29, 20254 min read


DR vs. Traditional SOC: What Executives Need to Know
Digital risk is no longer confined to firewalls and backups—today's enterprise leaders must confront the intersection of resilience,...

Kurt Smith
Jul 17, 20254 min read


Zero-Trust in Practice: High-End Cybersecurity for the C-Suite
For the modern enterprise, the C-suite is at the helm of both strategic vision and risk management. As digital transformation...

Kurt Smith
Jun 26, 20254 min read


Mastering Enterprise API Development and Management: A Strategic Guide
Understanding API Development and Management We find ourselves living in a world where large enterprises rely heavily on API (Application...

John Jordan
Feb 7, 20257 min read
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