In the era of big data and bigger AI, businesses are relying more on the importance of real-time data processing and analytics. Streaming data is a powerful paradigm for handling continuous, unbounded streams of data in real time. However, despite benefits like reduced latency, improved responsiveness, and the ability to make data-driven decisions on the […]
Enterprise Data World 2024 Takeaways: Trending Topics in Data Architecture and Modeling
I was privileged to deliver a workshop at Enterprise Data World 2024. Publishing this review is a way to express my gratitude to the fantastic team at DATAVERSITY and Tony Shaw personally for organizing this prestigious live event. Part 1 of this article considered the key takeaways in data governance, discussed at Enterprise Data World 2024. Part […]
Integrate Data Architecture with Business Operations to Boost Success Now
In the contemporary data-driven business landscape, the seamless integration of data architecture with business operations has become critical for success. There is a symbiosis between sophisticated data architectures and operational agility that demonstrates how this integration facilitates real-time decision-making, predictive analytics, and personalized customer experiences. As IT professionals amalgamate data architecture and business operations, they analyze […]
Identity, Security, Access: Three Reasons Why Enterprises Need Zero Trust
Zero trust is taking the enterprise by storm. About two-thirds (63%) of organizations worldwide have fully or partially implemented the cybersecurity posture, Gartner reports, following the motto of “never trust, always verify.” This rush to zero trust makes sense in the remote age. The proliferation of anywhere users means it’s harder than ever to lock down […]
Proceed with Caution: Generative AI in Identity
OpenAI launched generative AI (GenAI) into the mainstream last year, and we haven’t stopped talking about it since – and for good reason. When done right, its benefits are indisputable, saving businesses time, money, and resources. Industries from customer service to technology are experiencing the shift. In fact, a recent study showed a significant increase in GenAI […]
Data Sprawl: Continuing Problem for the Enterprise or an Untapped Opportunity?
Data sprawl has emerged as a significant challenge for enterprises, characterized by the proliferation of data across multiple systems, locations, and applications. This widespread dispersion complicates efforts to manage, integrate, and extract value from data. However, the rise of data fabric and the integration of Platform-as-a-Service (iPaaS) technologies offers a promising solution to these challenges […]
Mind the Gap: The Product in Data Product Is Reliability
Welcome to the latest edition of Mind the Gap, a monthly column exploring practical approaches for improving data understanding and data utilization (and whatever else seems interesting enough to share). Last month, we explored analytics architecture stuck in the 1990s. This month, we’ll look at the rise of the data product. It wasn’t so long ago […]
Automating Cloud Infrastructure Provisioning and Management: Analyzing the Role of Automation
In today’s digital era, cloud infrastructure has become the backbone of many organizations, providing the necessary resources to support diverse applications and services. The increasing complexity and scale of cloud environments have necessitated the adoption of automation to manage infrastructure efficiently. This article explores the pivotal role of automation in provisioning and managing cloud infrastructure, […]
How to Regain Trust in Your Data: 5 Ways to Take the Fear Out of Data Management
“May you live in interesting times” is both a curse and a blessing. It’s a curse for those who fear what could go wrong, but it’s a blessing for those who look forward to changes with confidence. The same could be said of leveraging data. To be in that latter group, organizations need to be […]
Building a Modern Data Platform with Data Fabric Architecture
In today’s data-driven landscape, organizations face the challenge of integrating diverse data sources efficiently. Whether due to mergers and acquisitions (M&A) or the need for advanced insights, a robust data platform with streamlined data operations are essential. Shift in Mindset Data fabric is a design concept for integrating and managing data. Through flexible, reusable, augmented, and […]