In the AI era, organizations are eager to harness innovation and create value through high-quality, relevant data. Gartner, however, projects that 80% of data governance initiatives will fail by 2027. This statistic underscores the urgent need for robust data platforms and governance frameworks. A successful data strategy outlines best practices and establishes a clear vision for data architecture, […]
The Rise of Cloud Repatriation in Storage Solutions
In recent years, a large number of businesses have jumped on the wave and moved their applications and data to the cloud, with nine out of 10 IT professionals considering the cloud a cornerstone of their digital strategy. While the cloud can offer flexibility, the reality is managing cloud expenses and resulting security liabilities have become significantly […]
Crafting a Secure Future: Integrating an AI-First Security Posture
It is now well understood that integrating AI into an organization’s digital infrastructure will unlock real-time insights for decision-makers, streamline internal workflows by automating repetitive tasks, and enhance customer service interactions with AI-powered assistants. This technology will accelerate everything from purchases to personalized service requests. These benefits have made AI an essential component of modern […]
Data’s Dangerous Journey: Protecting Information from Source to Destination
Given that data is the lifeblood of modern enterprises, the specter of data breaches looms large. The 2024 Snowflake data breach sent shockwaves through the tech industry, serving as a stark reminder of the ever-present threats in data management. While the cause of the breach came down to a combination of an aggressive hacking campaign […]
It’s Essential – Verifying the Results of Data Transformations (Part 1)
Today’s data pipelines use transformations to convert raw data into meaningful insights. Yet, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of these transformations is no small feat – tools and methods to test the variety of data and transformation can be daunting. Transformations generally involve changing raw data that has been cleansed and validated for use by […]
The Role of DSPM in Data Compliance: Going Beyond CSPM for Regulatory Success
Cloud security posture management (CSPM) and data security posture management (DSPM) are two approaches to securing cloud environments, each with its own capabilities and techniques. Many organizations may benefit most from a combination of the two, based on their particular needs. Before deciding on an approach, researching vendors, and investing in a solution, it is […]
Reshaping Business Agility in the Cloud with Intelligent Automation
With approximately 96% of companies now utilizing public cloud services, businesses across industries are leveraging the flexibility, scalability, and cost-efficiency of the cloud. Yet, despite these clear advantages, many organizations encounter obstacles during their cloud migration journey. With the right approach, however, businesses can overcome these hurdles. From streamlining workflows to enabling data-driven decision-making, cloud-based intelligent automation (IA) […]
Data Is Not the New Oil: It’s More Like Uranium
In today’s digital world, data is the most critical enterprise asset. Data is required to run software, drive business intelligence, and deliver new functionality. Consequently, companies have tried to hoard as much data as possible. In fact, data has become known as “the new oil,” among many. This sentiment, however, is misleading. Data is not […]
Navigating the Sea of Data Mapping Solutions
This is the third and final blog post in my “Charting a Course Through the Data Mapping Maze.” If you’ve been following the previous posts, thanks for joining me on this journey. Part one defined data mapping and outlined key components and why it’s essential. Part two explored how data mapping works, the common techniques used, […]
The Role of Data Engineering in AI and Machine Learning Projects
Artificial intelligence and machine learning are revolutionizing nearly every industry, from healthcare and finance to manufacturing and entertainment. Intelligent assistants, self-driving cars, facial recognition systems, and many other contributions are on the list. However, behind the glitz and glamor of these advancements, there is an underappreciated field: data engineering. Data is the lifeblood that fuels today’s […]