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Why Companies Spend Millions on Data (And Still Get No Value)

February 27, 2026
1h 10mins

Max Clark is joined by Ed Bailey, Field CISO at Cribl, to discuss why many companies invest heavily in collecting data but struggle to turn it into meaningful outcomes. They explore common mistakes in data strategy, the gap between tools and skills, and what organizations should consider before collecting more data.

What you’ll learn:

  • Why companies are spending millions collecting data without clear outcomes
  • The gap between data collection and real decision-making
  • How tools, skills, and strategy need to align
  • Why collecting more data doesn’t automatically create value
  • Questions leaders should ask before expanding their data footprint
  • How to rethink data strategy to support real business results

Guest: Ed Bailey, Field CISO at Cribl

Cribl Website: https://cribl.io

Ed LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/baileyedward/

Cribl LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cribl/

Cribl X: https://x.com/cribl_io

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