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Augmented Analytics Tools Can Enable Data Democratization

What is business intelligence democratization? Put simply, BI democratization is the open access to business intelligence and augmented analytics tools to enable analysis and understanding of the data within the enterprise systems. The “democratization”  component relates to the “who.” Who gets access to the data? The simple answer is: everyone.  In an environment where intelligence and […]

Book of the Month: “The One About Data” 

In this month’s Book of the Month, we’re looking at Fuad Hendricks’ “The One About Data … The Coffee Shop Chats.” This is the first in what is becoming a series of coffee shop chats.  The book sets up a true-to-life scenario of a bunch of peers having coffee and solving the world’s data problems […]

Beyond Data Access: Enabling the Data-Driven Journey (Part 2)

Building on Part 1’s assessment and alignment foundation, we now focus on transforming momentum into sustainable data capabilities. Having established stakeholder buy-in and identified pitfalls, the journey continues with practical implementation that delivers measurable value. Success requires advancing three parallel tracks simultaneously: By progressing these tracks in concert rather than sequentially, organizations can maintain momentum, […]

Beyond Data Access: Cracking the Code of True Data Enablement (Part 1)

“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 […]