McKinsey analysts predict that enterprise employees will rely on data for almost every decision come 2025. If true, this development would mark a significant departure from the current business modus operandi. According to our research, only 25% of enterprise data professionals believe their organization’s decision-making process is data-backed or strategic. How are these two concepts – the perception of data […]
Women in Data: Meet Deloitte CDO Adita Karkera
The latest installment in our Q&A series with women leaders in data features Adita Karkera, chief data officer (CDO) of government and public services at Deloitte. (Read our previous Q&A here.) Adita Karkera discovered her love for data as a database administrator for the State of Arkansas. Over the next two decades, she dedicated herself to […]
The Cool Kids Corner: Data Leadership (and the Importance of TNADVTMADHGI)
Hello! I’m Mark Horseman, and welcome to The Cool Kids Corner. This is my monthly check-in to share with you the people and ideas I encounter as a data evangelist with DATAVERSITY. Last month we discussed data privacy. This month we’re talking about data leadership. What do we mean by data leadership? What are our challenges […]
Webinar: Enhancing Data Insights – A Case Study
Download the slides here>> This webinar is sponsored by: About the Webinar Discover how The Linux Foundation embraced a modern strategy for data visualization and analysis, enhancing their Insights tool through the integration of a semantic layer into their data stack. This discussion explores the enhancements in speed, data accessibility, and user experience enabled by […]
Maximizing Business Value with Generative AI
Have we ever seen something get adopted so quickly as generative AI (GenAI) compared to the past? Think about it: ChatGPT launched in 2022 and gained 100 million users in two months. In comparison, we have been hearing about AI for a few years, but the adoption rates of AI have varied from 25% to […]
Case Study: Establishing a Data-Literate Culture
Imagine a rapidly expanding small business with a 20% yearly growth tasked with establishing and maintaining a data-literate culture. Then, add a new Data Architecture upgrade with considerable changes to the business logic to this situation, causing a full-on panic. This journey, marked by confusion over data definitions and anxiety over system changes, describes the situation that Brooke Gajownik, director of […]
Creating a Data Monetization Strategy
A data monetization strategy is an executable plan for extracting “value” from data and converting it into revenue-generating opportunities. It involves analyzing and leveraging data to uncover insights that can be used to drive business growth, enhance customer experiences, and create new revenue streams. Organizations collect large volumes of raw data from various sources such […]
The Drive Toward the Autonomous Enterprise Is a Key Focus for IT Leaders in 2024
According to Gartner, 80% of executives see automation as a vital thread that supports informed business decisions. And they’re right. In today’s business landscape, automation has transcended a mere “nice-to-have” and become a fundamental driver of organizational success. It’s not just transforming tasks but reshaping businesses from the inside out. Enhanced resilience, richer customer experiences, and a sharper […]
Demonstrating the Value of Data Governance
As organizations strive to become more data-driven, they increasingly recognize the importance of Data Governance (DG), a business program supporting harmonized data activities. However, business leaders, colleagues, and workers often express confusion about DG policies and need clarity around its value. This article tackles this issue by exploring the top 10 ways for effectively articulating the value […]
DAS Webinar: Building a Data Strategy — Practical Steps for Aligning with Business Goals
Download the slides here >> About the Webinar Developing a Data Strategy for your organization can seem like a daunting task, but it’s worth the effort. Getting your Data Strategy right can provide significant value, as data drives many of the key initiatives in today’s marketplace – from digital transformation to marketing to customer centricity, […]