Enterprises are going all in on generative AI (GenAI), with the technology driving a massive 8% increase in worldwide IT spending this year, according to Gartner. But just because businesses are investing in GenAI doesn’t mean they’re broadly implementing it in actual production. Organizations are eager to wield the power of GenAI. However, deploying it safely […]
The Trouble with AI and Identity
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has earned a reputation as a silver bullet solution to a myriad of modern business challenges across industries. From improving diagnostic care to revolutionizing the customer experience, many industries and organizations have experienced the true transformational power of AI. However, that’s not the case for the masses. Organizations that view AI as […]
Charting a Course Through the Data Mapping Maze in Three Parts
Companies are dealing with more data sources than ever – sales figures, customer profiles, inventory updates, you name it. Data professionals say, on average, data volumes are growing by 63% per month in their organizations. Data teams are struggling to ensure all that data hangs together across systems and is accurate and consistent. Bad data is bad […]
The Journey to Sustainability: How PIM Helps Brands Get Their Data in Order
In today’s economy, sustainability is no longer a buzzword but a business imperative. From clothing to dog food, cleaning supplies to packaging, buyers increasingly seek brands and manufacturers that prioritize transparent and environmentally responsible business practices. They want to know where the products they buy are sourced from, the carbon footprint of production, how recyclable […]
How Data Quality Copilots Can Enhance Integrity and Quality in AI-Based Solutions
Public sector agencies increasingly see artificial intelligence as a way to reshape their operations and services, but first, they must have confidence in their data. Accurate information is crucial to delivering essential services, while poor data quality can have far-reaching and sometimes catastrophic consequences. Few organizations handle as much or as complex data as government […]
It’s Not the Tools, It’s the Culture: How to Roll Out Data Democratization
You want to implement data democratization, so you deployed all the new tooling and data infrastructure. You have a data catalog to manage metadata and ensure data lineage and a data marketplace to enable data discovery and self-service analytics. You’ve invested in the latest technologies to enable full self-service operation. The data management architecture you […]
Understanding the Importance of Data Resilience
In recent years, the frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks have surged, presenting a formidable challenge to organizations worldwide. The proliferation of interconnected devices, growing dependency on cloud services, and the shift to remote work have introduced new vulnerabilities, creating more opportunities for cybercriminals to exploit. My company’s 2024 Data Protection Trends report revealed that 75% of organizations experience […]
The Role of Data Security in Protecting Sensitive Information Across Verticals
Data is the fuel that keeps the engine of any organization running efficiently. Its growing importance is becoming a frequent topic of conversation in boardrooms and strategy meetings. Companies increasingly know the need to protect their sensitive information and continue investing heavily in cybersecurity measures. However, this approach has a critical oversight: The assumption that […]
Ask a Data Ethicist: What Should Be the Limits of Biometric Data Collection in the Workplace?
There’s a movement underway to capture an increasing amount of data about employees – from facial recognition or fingerprint systems used for tracking time and attendance, to systems that monitor your every keystroke. All of these invasive data collection technologies raise this question: What should be the limits of biometric data collection in the workplace? […]
The Data Governance Wake-Up Call From the OpenAI Breach
Shockwaves reverberated throughout the political and tech ecosystems this summer when OpenAI – the creator of ChatGPT – admitted it had been breached. The breach, which involved an outsider gaining access to internal messaging systems, left many worried that a national adversary could do the same and potentially weaponize generative AI technologies. National security aside, the […]