In the high-stakes world of data governance, where organizations strive to protect and leverage their most valuable asset, one truth stands out: technology alone won’t get you there. The secret sauce? People and culture. They are the lifeblood of any successful data governance strategy, the pulse that drives data literacy, and the force that propels […]
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 […]
Future-Proofing Your Data Strategy: A Deep Dive into Data Engineering Trends
Businesses today rely heavily on data and strive to harness its full potential while navigating a constantly changing landscape. The secret is to combine smart analytics with a strong data engineering strategy. As we continue into 2024, data engineering trends and insights will continue to be critical for businesses hoping to prosper in this cutthroat industry. Future-proofing […]
The Cool Kids Corner: Driving Data Projects
Hello! I’m Mark Horseman, and welcome to The Cool Kids Corner. This is my monthly check-in to share with you the people and ideas I encounter as a data evangelist with DATAVERSITY. This month we’re driving data projects. Have you ever been on the precipice of starting a major data project and wondered, “Where do […]
How Data Science Skills Can Advance Your IT Career — and How to Build Them
The data science landscape has changed considerably in the last few months. The rise of AI tools and user-friendly data platforms has democratized access to data-driven insights, giving even non-experts access to an essential toolkit that enhances efficiency and decision-making. As data science becomes more integral to business operations, employers expect data literacy from more […]
How to Ask Great Questions with a Data Science Lens
When it comes to solving business problems, data scientists understand how crucial it is to formulate the right business question. While it’s easy to get sidetracked by intriguing data trails, the most effective questions are those that align closely with organizational priorities, provide actionable insights, and guide strategic decisions. Here are the key principles for crafting high-impact […]
What Doesn’t Work with Data Governance
Data governance is crucial for businesses aiming to maximize the value of their data, yet several common issues can significantly hinder its effectiveness. Let’s dive straight into these challenges and outline actionable strategies for overcoming them. Silos and Misalignment Data governance often operates in isolation, with dedicated teams having minimal interaction with the end-users of […]
Ask a Data Ethicist: What Is Data Sovereignty?
Recently, my DATAVERSITY colleague Mark Horseman shared that he’d been getting a lot more questions about Indigenous data sovereignty. We both agreed it would make a great topic for this month’s column. What is Indigenous data sovereignty, why does it matter, and how can we learn more about it? To answer these questions, it helps […]
Enterprise Data World 2024 Takeaways: Trending Topics in Data Management
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. Participating in such events has multiple advantages, including becoming familiar with trending topics in the data management […]
The Cool Kids Corner: Lifelong Learning
Hello! I’m Mark Horseman, and welcome to The Cool Kids Corner. This is my monthly check-in to share with you the people and ideas I encounter as a data evangelist with DATAVERSITY. (Last month, we discussed data leadership.) This month, we’re talking about lifelong learning. In the Data Management space, what drives us to learn […]