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OMG Announces 28th Edition of Journal of Innovation

Boston, MA – November 24, 2025 – Today, Object Management Group® (OMG®) announced the latest edition of its Journal of Innovation (JoI) titled, Harnessing Generative AI for Innovation, Resilience, and Efficiency in Industries, exploring the evolving role of Generative AI (GenAI) in the industrial landscape.

“As industries worldwide embrace AI-driven transformation, we invited research and case studies highlighting the real-world impact of GenAI on operational strategies, workforce adaptation, and industry-specific challenges,” said Edy Liongosari, Chief Research Scientist at Accenture and Co-chair of OMG’s Thought Leadership Group. “The issue features a diverse collection of articles that delve into various aspects of GenAI, offering actionable insights and thought leadership.”

The issue features member-written articles on the following topics:

Generative AI for Automated Negotiation by NEC Corporation – This paper explores the transformative potential of Generative AI in automated negotiation, particularly within business and industrial contexts.

Generative AI and Geospatial Data by LunateAI and IGnPower Inc. – The article explores how Generative AI is reshaping geospatial data, transforming Earth Observation and IoT sensor streams into socio‑economic datasets and actionable insights.

Cognitive Agent Frameworks for Autonomous Industrial Decision-Making: Practical Lessons and Implementation Safeguards by XMPro Inc. – This article examines architectural approaches for implementing cognitive agent frameworks in industrial settings, drawing on anonymized case studies from manufacturing, energy, and mining deployments.

Beyond AI Agents: Creating the Conditions for Breakthrough Intelligence by STEM-TEC LTD, Resurface Behavioural Health Ltd, and inloop.studio – This paper explores the design of innovative processes that respect human psychology and tap into the wisdom stored in feelings, not just files.

JoI articles have covered diverse topics and themes, including security, industry digital transformation, data in the industrial internet, solutions at the digital edge, the role of IoT in enabling rapid response to COVID, industrial artificial intelligence, intelligent transportation, innovations in digital twins, smart cities, smart factories, trustworthiness, and many more. Download current and past editions of OMG’s JoI.

About OMG

Object Management Group® (OMG®) is an EDM Association Community. When tech organizations, governments, and academia must solve discrete pieces of a technology puzzle or discuss matters of common interest, they often seek to join or form a consortium. Since 1989, Object Management Group® (OMG®) has created and nurtured a productive community with common technology interests and problems to resolve. OMG communities include Augmented Reality Enterprise Alliance (AREA), Consortium for Information and Software Quality™ (CISQ™), Digital Twin Consortium® (DTC) and OMG Standards Development Organization (SDO®). OMG is part of EDM Association. Visit www.objectmanagementgroup.org for more information.

About the EDM Association

EDM Association (formerly EDM Council) is the world’s largest industry association dedicated to advancing trusted data, analytics and technology standards. With member organizations across financial services, manufacturing, healthcare, telecom, public sector and technology, EDM Association provides globally recognized data management frameworks, standards, technical specifications and professional certification programs that enable organizations to innovate with confidence. Learn more at edmcouncil.org.

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In The News: EDM Association’s Stephen Davis Highlights the Importance of Data Culture in the Age of AI

Stephen Davis (Regional Advocate – UK/Ireland/Greece and Africa, EDM Association) recently spoke at the 2025 Datactics Summit where he urged firms to prioritize a strong data culture as AI adoption continues to accelerate.

In his remarks, Stephen emphasized that organizations risk underutilizing even the most advanced AI tools if they overlook the cultural and structural foundations of effective data governance.

Read the full article on IoT Insider

Join us for DataVision Americas 2025!

AI for Data Management – Culture, Ethics and Best Practices

Join us in New York City (or virtually) on December 9th to hear from industry experts and practitioners and network with your peers as we explore critical data management and advanced analytics topics. DataVision 2025 is COMPLIMENTARY for members, prospective members, guests and all data management professionals.

DataVision Agenda Highlights

This year’s theme is AI for Data Management – Culture, Ethics and Best Practices. Stay tuned for more updates as they develop regarding the agenda’s sessions and speakers:

  • AI’s Role in Data Management – How AI is reshaping governance frameworks, compliance, and strategic oversight
  • DCAM v3 – Key enhancements, member benefits, and its impact on AI integration and compliance
  • Navigating Culture & Ethical Challenges in Data Governance – Addressing concerns about the ethical, regulatory, and operational challenges of AI in data governance
  • EDM Association Updates & Community Spotlight – Latest initiatives, partnerships, our integration of OMG, Communities of Practice and 20th-anniversary milestones
  • Opportunities to Connect – Networking breaks, exhibitor demos, and the closing drinks reception
Summary agenda
  • 12:00 – 1:00 PM – Registration, Networking, Exhibits, Light Refreshments (for in-person attendees only)
  • 1:00 – 5:00 PM – Conference Agenda (Break: 3:10-3:40)
  • 5:00 – 6:30 PM – Networking Reception (for in-person attendees only)

Any questions? Interested in Sponsorship? Please contact our Member Services team.

Register here

 

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First Hawaiian Bank joins EDM Association

First Hawaiian Bank provides personal, private, or business banking services to consumer and commercial customers, including deposit products, lending services and wealth management, insurance, private banking, and trust services.

For more information, click here.

Paragon Advisory becomes the newest member to join EDM Association

Paragon Advisory is a boutique consultancy helping organizations across industries and growth stages—from regulated enterprises to mission-driven startups—build resilient, trusted data foundations to lead in an AI-powered future.

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Welcome Police Digital Service as EDM Association’s newest member

Police Digital Service is the UK organization responsible for coordinating, developing, delivering, and managing digital services and solutions that enable UK policing to safely harness technology to improve public safety.

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Morehouse School of Medicine is the EDM Association’s newest member

Morehouse School of Medicine is located in Atlanta, Ga and is among the nation’s leading educators of primary care physicians.

For more information, click here.

EDM Association welcomes Incept Data Solutions as its newest member

Incept Data Solutions is a data management organization that helps organizations drive efficiency through MDM, strong governance, quality data, trusted systems, and scalable execution.

For more information: click here

Cavendish Trust Company joins EDM Association

Cavendish Trust Company is an independent, international financial services provider based in the Isle of Man and have affiliated offices in Jersey, Malta, Ireland and the BVI.

For more information, click here.

Oregon State Treasury becomes the newest member to join EDM Association

Oregon State Treasury provides low-cost programs for governments, and empower Oregonians to invest in themselves and their loved ones for a more secure future.

Learn more here.