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[ All Podcasts ](https://www.sumologic.com/resources?_resource_type=podcast)# What is data pipeline management, and why does it matter for security?

### Adam White

Sr. Director, Technical Marketing

### David Girvin

Lead Technical Advocate

### Zoe Hawkins

Director, Content Marketing

### Eric Avery

Head of Infrastructure and Data

Speakers

On this episode of Masters of Data, we’re joined by Eric Avery, Sumo Logic’s head of infrastructure and data, to break down data pipeline management: efficiently moving massive data volumes from multiple sources to one usable location. We explore how pipelines fuel analytics and AI, the role of data transformation, and where OpenTelemetry fits in. Eric shares insights from processing 3.5 exabytes daily and how AI has reignited excitement around data. We also cover pipeline security, the shift from data lakes to AI-powered platforms, and practical digital security tips.

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