[Part 1] Al & Ayal Steinberg discuss data and AI, market growth, and “Switzerland”

Summary: Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [almartintalksdata@gmail.com] or for faster response, complete this form and tell us why you should be next. Abstract Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Account Technical Leader IBM Technology Sales, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun. This week on Making Data Simple, we have Ayal Steinburg VP, WW Data, AI, and Automation Sales Leader Global Markets. Ayal started off in music and then in the late 1990’s shifted to retail where he learned about data and analytics. In the past 20 years Ayal has held various sales rolls during his career.  Show Notes 9:18 – Ayal’s history 11:50 – Ayal talks about his portfolio  16:16 – Market expansion and reducing costs 19:02 – Platform and one product 21:50 – Why IBM technologies? 24:20 – Why are customers moving data? 27:56 – Is “Switzerland” a hard or easy sell? 30:52 – What is your biggest challenge right now? IBM Connect with the Team Producer Kate Brown - LinkedIn. Producer Steve Templeton - LinkedIn. Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.