Organizations increasingly recognize that an effective data governance strategy determines their ability to innovate and compete. Yet according to DATAVERSITY®’s 2024 Trends in Data Management report, 65% of organizations still rate their data governance programs as being in the initial stages of maturity despite identifying it as a top priority. This maturity gap stems from a common […]
Data Education Month: Join the Celebration!
Happy Data Education Month! Every March, we here at DATAVERSITY celebrate all things data and the people who work with it every day. We’ve got loads of free educational resources to help you build your skills, brush up on data trends, and future-proof your career – as well as our biggest discounts of the year […]
Women in Data: Meet Jacqueline Paneque
The latest installment in our Q&A series with female leaders in data features Jacqueline Paneque, Head of Data Literacy and Data Quality at TE Connectivity. (Read our previous Q&A here.) Jacqueline Paneque has long been fascinated with the power of data. After transitioning from a career in finance, she worked her way up to become head of […]
These 11 Data Leaders Want You to Prioritize Continuous Learning
In today’s fast-paced tech environment, data and IT professionals are increasingly investing in continuous learning to future-proof their careers. Why? According to the World Economic Forum, we are in the midst of a “reskilling revolution,” with technology expected to radically transform 1.1 billion jobs in the next decade. A recent IBM survey estimated that 40% of the workforce will […]
The Importance of Continuing Education in Data and Tech
Continuous upskilling ensures that individuals are equipped with the latest knowledge and technical skills needed to handle their jobs in data management fields. Employers increasingly seek candidates who not only possess foundational knowledge but also demonstrate the capacity to adapt and grow with emerging industry trends. Moreover, skills that enhance data security, data management, and the ethical […]
Should You Get Certified as a Data Professional?
In today’s data-driven workplace, data professionals face a constant challenge: validating their expertise while maintaining day-to-day responsibilities. One solution increasingly lies in attaining professional certification, a formalized training framework that provides practical experience. Some industry professionals may believe that learning on the job and a track record of successful projects provide equivalent evidence of expertise […]
Women in Data: Meet Subasini Periyakaruppan
The latest installment in our Q&A series with female leaders in data features Subasini Periyakaruppan, the senior director of data and analytics at UNICEF USA. (Read our previous Q&A here.) Subasini Periyakaruppan has spent the past 15-plus years spearheading innovative data and technology initiatives for data-driven companies. She currently serves as the senior director of data and […]
2024 DATAVERSITY Top 20
As we approach the end of another year, we here at DATAVERSITY have been busy analyzing our data and answering the big questions: What was the most popular content on our website and training center over the past 12 months? Which data management topics did you – our readers and students – seek out again […]
Prescriptive Analytics Use Cases
Optimizing business outcomes through advanced analytics and real-time scenario analysis represents a significant leap forward in decision-making processes. In practice, advanced analytics provides a framework for evaluating an extensive array of potential outcomes derived from different decision paths. It integrates ML models that simulate various scenarios in real time, thereby offering a dynamic decision-support system. […]
Data Strategy Trends in 2025: From Silos to Unified Enterprise Value
Data strategy trends for 2025 reflect a growing paradox: While organizations race to adopt generative AI and automation, their disconnected data initiatives are creating new silos rather than breaking them down. DATAVERSITY’s® 2024 Trends in Data Management survey highlights this growing challenge, with 68% of respondents citing data silos as their top concern – up 7% from […]