Today, data is no longer used for just operations and compliance; it is the driving force behind a company’s strategy and performance. To leverage data for improved business performance, employees must think like a “data person” – a data scientist or a decision scientist. But what exactly is a data person, and how can a […]
Beyond Data Access: Cracking the Code of True Data Enablement
“We’re implementing a data enablement strategy across the organization!” The executive’s eyes gleam with pride. Yet across the conference room table, blank stares and polite nods mask a troubling reality. Despite billions invested in data democratization, organizations keep force-feeding data initiatives to an unready workforce. The result? Expensive tools gather dust while critical insights remain […]
Data Sips: Interview with Mathias Vercauteren
Data Sips is a new video miniseries presented by Ippon Technologies and DATAVERSITY that showcases quick conversations with industry experts from last month’s Data Governance & Information Quality (DGIQ) Conference in Washington, D.C. The third episode of the series features Mathias Vercauteren, president and principal of Data Vantage Consulting, chatting with host Steve MacLauchlan, head of data […]
Key Takeaways from the DGIQ East 2024 + AI Governance Conferences
There’s nothing quite like gathering with data professionals – friends old and new – at a DATAVERSITY conference. Last month’s event was particularly special, combining the well-established Data Governance & Information Quality (DGIQ) East Conference with the inaugural AI Governance Conference (AIGov). Adding to the excitement was the expanded Women in Data Management and Governance (WDMG) program. With so much packed […]
How Data Will Reshape Industries in 2025
Data has become a driving force behind change and innovation in 2025, fundamentally altering how businesses operate. Across sectors, organizations are using advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and data-sharing technologies to improve decision-making, foster collaboration, and uncover new opportunities. In the upcoming year, the focus is on making data more accessible, protecting […]
Data Sips: Interview with Tony Shaw
Did you know? We’ve partnered with Ippon Technologies to launch Data Sips, a video miniseries showcasing quick conversations with industry experts that took place during last month’s Data Governance & Information Quality (DGIQ) Conference in Washington, D.C. The first episode features DATAVERSITY founder and CEO Tony Shaw chatting with host Steve MacLauchlan, head of data […]
A Front-End Engineer’s Guide to Designing Interactive Dashboards
Dashboards are the foundation of modern business intelligence. They enable the visualization and transformation of hard-to-understand data into relevant information that various departments can use for better decision-making purposes. For companies that aim to develop a data-centric mindset, dashboards serve as a dynamic system for examining trends, outliers, and key performance metrics on the fly. […]
The Hidden Infrastructure Crisis: Why CIOs Face a Perfect Storm in IT Talent Management
As organizations navigate the complex landscape of digital transformation, CIOs are confronting an unprecedented crisis that extends far beyond the typical challenges of recruitment and retention. At its core, this crisis represents a fundamental misalignment between traditional IT infrastructure management and modern development practices – a gap that threatens to widen as experienced IT professionals retire […]
From Chaos to Clarity: How Metadata Shapes the Future of Data Management
Just as the sun serves as the gravitational center, orchestrating the dance of planets in our cosmic neighborhood, data governance stands as the cornerstone in the vast realm of data management. Without a doubt, it’s the gravitational force that holds everything together. Let’s dive deeper into this analogy. Imagine for a moment that our solar […]
Book of the Month: “Become an Analytic Translator”
This month, in November’s “Book of the Month,” we’re settling in with Dr. Wendy Lynch’s “Become an Analytic Translator” and learning about the nature of communication with data in the workplace. In her book, Dr. Lynch focuses on a potentially new role in many organizations: a role that bridges the divide between analysts and executives. […]