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About Matt Aslett

Director of Research, Analytics and Data

Matt leads the software research and advisory for the Analytics and Data expertise at ISG Software Research, covering software that improves the utilization of information across business and IT. His focus areas of coverage include analytics, data intelligence, data operations, data platforms, and streaming and events. Matt’s specialization is in the operational and analytical use of data and use of AI where enterprises can modernize their approaches to accelerate the value realization of technology investments in support of hybrid and multi-cloud architecture. Matt has been an industry analyst for more than a decade and has pioneered the coverage of emerging data platforms including NoSQL and NewSQL databases, data lakes, and cloud-based data processing. He is a graduate of Bournemouth University.

Articles by Matt Aslett

Analyst Perspectives

Nextdata Provides a Platform for Distributed Data

Matt Aslett

Sep 11, 2025

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IBM Enhances Data Intelligence and Data Integration

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Sep 2, 2025

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Approaches to Data as a Business Discipline for AI

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Aug 27, 2025

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Reltio Provides a Platform for AI-Driven Data Unification

Matt Aslett

Aug 20, 2025

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Assessing AI Requirements for Operational Data Platforms

Matt Aslett

Aug 12, 2025

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Adopt Real-Time Data Software to Operate at the Speed of...

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Aug 6, 2025

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Buyers Guide - Executive...

Operational Data Platforms 2025 Buyers Guide Executive Summary

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Jul 30, 2025

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Analytic Data Platforms 2025 Buyers Guide Executive Summary

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Jul 30, 2025

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Data Platforms 2025 Buyers Guide Executive Summary

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Jul 30, 2025

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Analyst Perspectives

Oracle Addresses Agentic AI for Fusion and Beyond

Matt Aslett

Jul 29, 2025

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Confluent Address Unified Stream and Batch Processing with AI

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Jul 22, 2025

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Boomi Enables Data Management and Agentic AI

Matt Aslett

Jul 3, 2025

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The Unreasonable Effectiveness of Data Management

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Jul 1, 2025

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Solace Enables Agentic AI with Solace Platform

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Jun 25, 2025

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Data Lakehouses Enable Data as a Product

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Jun 17, 2025

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Salesforce Intention for Informatica Will Bolster AI and Data...

Matt Aslett

Jun 11, 2025

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Analyst Perspectives

Google Plots BigQuery Path from Data to AI

Matt Aslett

Jun 3, 2025

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Buyers Guide - Executive...

Streaming Data 2025 Buyers Guide Executive Summary

Matt Aslett

May 29, 2025

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Streaming Analytics 2025 Buyers Guide Executive Summary

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May 29, 2025

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Messaging and Event Processing 2025 Buyers Guide Executive...

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May 29, 2025

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Application Integration 2025 Buyers Guide Executive Summary

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May 29, 2025

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Real-Time Data 2025 Buyers Guide Executive Summary

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May 29, 2025

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Knowledge Graphs are Critical to Data Intelligence and AI

Matt Aslett

May 22, 2025

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Domo Addresses Data Products and Agentic AI

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May 20, 2025

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The Symbiotic Relationship Between Data Governance and AI

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May 14, 2025

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Informatica Embraces AI for Data Intelligence and Operations

Matt Aslett

May 8, 2025

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ThoughtSpot Delivers Democratized AI-Based Analytics

Matt Aslett

May 6, 2025

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Headless BI and Data Democratization Enables AI and...

Matt Aslett

Apr 30, 2025

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Analyst Perspectives

Progress Enables Knowledge Graphs for Semantic AI

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Apr 24, 2025

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Analyst Perspectives

Alteryx Refines AI Platform for Analytics

Matt Aslett

Mar 13, 2025

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Actian Enables Data Discovery and Data Intelligence

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Mar 11, 2025

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Domo Enables Data Integration, Analytics and AI

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Mar 5, 2025

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DataOps: Software for Operations and AI

Matt Aslett

Feb 27, 2025

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Analyst Perspectives

Agentic AI Reliability Requirements for Data

Matt Aslett

Feb 25, 2025

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Redpanda Lowers the Complexity and Cost of Streaming and Event...

Matt Aslett

Feb 4, 2025

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Data Catalogs Serve Multiple Roles and Use Cases

Matt Aslett

Jan 29, 2025

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MongoDB Enhances Developer Data Platform

Matt Aslett

Jan 21, 2025

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Analyst Perspectives

Cloudera Enables Hybrid Cloud Data and AI

Matt Aslett

Jan 15, 2025

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Buyers Guide - Executive...

Data Products Buyers Guide 2024 Executive Summary

Matt Aslett

Dec 27, 2024

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Data Pipelines Buyers Guide 2024 Executive Summary

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Dec 27, 2024

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Buyers Guide - Executive...

Data Orchestration Buyers Guide 2024 Executive Summary

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Dec 27, 2024

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Buyers Guide - Executive...

DataOps Buyers Guide 2024 Executive Summary

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Dec 27, 2024

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Buyers Guide - Executive...

Data Observability Buyers Guide 2024 Executive Summary

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Dec 27, 2024

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Analyst Perspectives

Bigeye Enable Monitoring, Quality and Lineage of Data

Matt Aslett

Nov 20, 2024

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Analyst Perspectives

Capital One Offers Cost Controls for Cloud Data Warehouses

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Nov 7, 2024

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The Increasing Importance of Open Table Formats

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Oct 31, 2024

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Denodo Provides a Logical Approach to Data Management

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Oct 24, 2024

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Fauna’s Data Platform Combines Agility and Transaction...

Matt Aslett

Oct 16, 2024

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Analyst Perspectives

Collibra Provides a Platform for Data Intelligence

Matt Aslett

Oct 8, 2024

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Analyst Perspectives

Data as a Product: Needs and Requirements

Matt Aslett

Oct 2, 2024

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Buyers Guide - Executive...

Data Intelligence Buyers Guide Executive Summary

Matt Aslett

Sep 23, 2024

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Application Integration Buyers Guide Executive Summary

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Sep 23, 2024

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Master Data Management Buyers Guide Executive Summary

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Sep 23, 2024

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Data Quality Buyers Guide Executive Summary

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Sep 23, 2024

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Data Integration Buyers Guide Executive Summary

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Sep 23, 2024

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Data Governance Buyers Guide Executive Summary

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Sep 23, 2024

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Analyst Perspectives

Snowflake Offers a Platform for AI as well as Data

Matt Aslett

Sep 19, 2024

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Harness Events to Process Data at the Speed of Business

Matt Aslett

Sep 17, 2024

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Analyst Perspectives

IBM Provides Architectural Choice for Data Platforms

Matt Aslett

Aug 27, 2024

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Buyers Guide - Executive...

Data Orchestration Buyers Guide 2023

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Aug 23, 2024

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Data Pipelines Buyers Guide 2023

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Aug 23, 2024

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Buyers Guide - Executive...

Mobile Analytics Buyers Guide 2023

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Aug 23, 2024

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DataOps Buyers Guide 2023

Matt Aslett

Aug 23, 2024

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Buyers Guide - Executive...

Data Observability Buyers Guide 2023

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Aug 23, 2024

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Buyers Guide - Executive...

Data Platforms Buyers Guide Executive Summary

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Aug 21, 2024

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Analyst Perspectives

Confluent Enables Enterprises to Operate in Real Time

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Aug 14, 2024

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Buyers Guide - Executive...

Analytic Data Platforms Buyers Guide Executive Summary

Matt Aslett

Aug 9, 2024

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Buyers Guide - Executive...

Operational Data Platforms Buyers Guide Executive Summary

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Aug 9, 2024

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Analyst Perspectives

The Evolving Strategic Needs for Successful AI and ML

Matt Aslett

Jul 30, 2024

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Analyst Perspectives

The Buyers Guides for Data Platforms Classifies and Rates...

Matt Aslett

Jul 18, 2024

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Solace Shines for Event-Driven Integration

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Jul 16, 2024

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Boomi Offers Innovation in API and AI

Matt Aslett

Jul 10, 2024

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Monte Carlo Addresses Performance as a Measure of Data...

Matt Aslett

Jun 27, 2024

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Data Operations Improves Trust in Data for Analytics and AI

Matt Aslett

Jun 12, 2024

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Analyst Perspectives

Google Advances Cloud Data Platforms and Analytics Services...

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Jun 5, 2024

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Data Observability Improves Trust in Data for Decision-Making

Matt Aslett

May 22, 2024

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Analyst Perspectives

Dremio Enables Self-Service Analytics for the Data Lakehouse

Matt Aslett

May 15, 2024

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Wiiisdom Improves Trust in Data With Analytics Testing and...

Matt Aslett

May 8, 2024

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Analyst Perspectives

GenAI has the Potential to Change the Face of Analytics

Matt Aslett

Apr 30, 2024

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Data Orchestration Automates and Accelerates Analytics and AI

Matt Aslett

Apr 24, 2024

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Analyst Perspectives

Stibo Systems Facilitates Trust in Data With AI-Driven MDM

Matt Aslett

Apr 16, 2024

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DataOps.live Enables the Development of Data Products

Matt Aslett

Apr 10, 2024

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Data Pipelines Integrate Data Processing and Enable AI

Matt Aslett

Apr 2, 2024

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Analyst Perspectives

Data Intelligence: Fundamental to Data Architecture

Matt Aslett

Mar 27, 2024

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