The high availability of data, enhanced computing power and advanced Data Science technologies together make a lethal combination for data-driven outcomes. With the open data economy just around the corner, well-tuned Data Governance capabilities will be the goal of most businesses. Current Data Management practices are focused on risk free data sharing and regulatory compliance. […]
Data Governance and Streaming Analytics
Data volumes are continuing to grow and the use of streaming analytics therefore is becoming even more widespread, so many companies are beginning to realize that existing Data Governance practices must also evolve to remain relevant. “More is being asked of an organization’s governance platform than ever before,” says industry insider Robert Chernesky, about the […]
Fundamentals of AIaaS and AIPaas (AI-as-a-Service and AI Platforms-as-a-Service)
There are many factors that have started making businesses restless and eager to dive into the newest intelligent technologies for their Data Management practices. The business operators have sighed with relief knowing that they no longer have to engage dedicated talents for advanced model development or cloud infrastructure planning. The idea of “managed (hosted) Data […]
Data Science vs. Business Intelligence
The growth of Data Science in today’s modern data-driven world had to happen when it did. If one really takes a careful look at the growth of data analysis over the years, without Data Science, traditional (descriptive) Business Intelligence (BI) would have remained primarily a static performance reporter within current business operations. With the rising […]
Metadata Management and Analytics: What is the Intersection?
Metadata Management implies a set of activities, which administer data for better usage and outcomes. Thus, this practice involves establishing stringent roles, responsibilities, policies, and processes to ensure that data-driven information is available, accessible, sharable, and maintainable across an organization for the best analysis and application of such information in daily business. In that sense, Metadata […]
The Evolution of Data as an Asset
From an Afterthought to a Core Business Asset: The Journey of Data In recent years, the phenomenal growth of connected devices and advanced data technologies, along with the availability of affordable data storage, transfer, and processing capabilities, has enabled businesses to gain competitive intelligence on demand.Despite recognizing the strategic potential of data, many businesses face […]
The Importance of Graph Databases in Business Analytics
Augmented analytics is one of the top 10 technologies Gartner identified with the potential to cause significant digital disruption in the next three to five years. The hallmark of augmented analytics is its high reliance on AI and ML technologies. AI and ML together will transform enterprise Data Management in the coming years, and many […]
Serverless Computing Use Cases
The uniqueness of serverless computing is its ability to survive without the presence of physical machines and systems software. In the serverless computing world, the client subscribes to a set of services including special “APIs and web services” that software developers can use to quickly build useful and scalable architectures for on-demand computing services. Serverless […]
Emerging Cloud Computing Technologies
It has taken many years for cloud computing technologies to mature and become mainstream in global businesses. Now the skeptics have stopped questioning the long-range sustainability of the cloud ecosystem, but it remains to be seen how allied technologies like edge, serverless, IoT, AI, and big data can together fulfill enterprise business needs. Many cloud […]
Automation and AI: Challenges and Opportunities
Businesses across the globe are fascinated with the idea of AI and automation because this advanced technology promises operational efficiency, enhanced processes, and substantial cost savings. However, AI and its allied technologies have also created uncertainties, confusion, and doubts about the human capability for adopting, deploying, and executing these magical systems in actual business situations […]