Choosing the right enterprise data analytics software can transform how a business uses data, drives decisions, and adopts AI. In this IT Mastermind Talks podcast, Arvind Handuu breaks down the essential features every enterprise should look for when evaluating analytics tools. Drawing from twenty years of experience helping organizations integrate systems, unify data, and build AI-ready environments, he explains why most analytics initiatives fail and what separates successful platforms from the rest.According to Arvind, the most important features in enterprise analytics software include strong data integration, reliable data governance, scalability, self service analytics, and secure AI driven workflows. These insights come directly from his hands-on work solving complex data challenges across supply chain, finance, operations, and manufacturing. If you’re selecting a new analytics platform or refining your data strategy, this breakdown will help you prioritize the features that truly matter for long term success. Hosted by Ian Markram, this episode highlights real world lessons for IT leaders, data professionals, and consulting founders who want to turn data into business outcomes. 🌐 Subscribe for more leadership conversations and IT consulting insights. (00:00) Introduction to Arvind Handuu and Visvero(01:40) Growing up in India and becoming a reluctant engineer(03:18) Moving from engineering into business applications(05:02) Early shift into data and database technologies(06:05) Starting a business in India and identifying real problems(08:20) Why problem size matters when selling IT services(10:59) The decision to move to the United States(13:00) Skill building through pre sales and technical sales roles(14:31) The meaning behind the name Visvero(16:00) What Visvero does today: integration, analytics, AI(18:55) Why AI fails without strong data foundations(19:37) What clients expect from AI versus reality(21:42) Technologies and partnerships powering their AI work(23:48) Business size, team structure, and delivery model(25:24) Team culture and the challenges of consulting(28:30) Innovation, Delta Dollars, and productizing solutions(31:38) Handling conflict and leveraging EOS(35:17) Where consulting firms can win in the next three years(39:50) Why offshore companies must stay close to the problem(43:58) How visa shifts affect US consulting talent(51:25) The rise of vibe coding and the future of developers(55:30) AI and workload changes in the enterprise(58:56) Advice for founders starting IT services companies(1:03:27) Managed services versus project work Website | https://ianmarkram.com/Website | https://www.itmastermindtalks.comTwitter | https://twitter.com/IanMarkramFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/ianmarkram2LinkedIn | https://linkedin.com/in/coach-it-servicesITVA | https://theitva.comIMA | https://itmarketingautomation.comInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/loadinggrowth/Twitter | https://x.com/growthloadingFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/loadgrowthLinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/loadinggrowthWebsite | https://loadinggrowth.comTikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@loading.growthFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/ITMastermindTalksWebsite | https://itmastermindtalks.comLinkedIn | https://linkedin.com/company/it-mastermind-talksYouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@ITMastermindTalks 🔗 Connect with Arvind HanduuLinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/visvero-arvind/LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/visvero/Website | https://visvero.com/ #ITMastermindTalks #LoadingGrowth #IanMarkram #ArvindHanduu #ITConsulting #BusinessGrowth #EntrepreneurJourney #TeamCulture#ITservices #ITfounders #itservicebusiness #startitservicescompany #itservicebusinessideas #itservicecompany, #DataAnalytics

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