The legacy architecture of some organizations’ data systems may need a serious upgrade to stay competitive. For example, the old architecture of a business may provide a clumsy fit when accessing cloud services and take longer to transfer data and perform tasks within the cloud. This results in higher cloud costs. Additionally, upgrading to a […]
Developing a Digital Transformation Roadmap
Digital transformation is about more than just digital technologies. It is also about organizations adopting new cultures, structures, and processes that will align with IT architecture, leading to comprehensive digital solutions. A digital transformation roadmap is defined as a process illustrating how an organization can adopt digital technologies to meet business objectives. This roadmap includes a series of steps […]
Creating and Implementing a Metadata Strategy
Developing a metadata strategy is necessary for a growing business to maintain and improve efficiency. Metadata is a small amount of data that is used to identify a larger collection of data (images, text, files, digital objects). It is generated each time data is collected from its source, moved through a data system, accessed by […]
Developing a Data Strategy Roadmap
A Data Strategy roadmap is a step-by-step guide to transform a business from its current state into the desired business organization. It is a more detailed, researched version of the Data Strategy and communicates when and how to implement specific advances to develop and upgrade a business’s data processes. A Data Strategy roadmap acts as a useful […]
Data Governance Frameworks
A Data Governance framework can be described as a collection of processes, rules, and responsibilities used to structure an organization’s Data Governance program. A solid framework will cover data standards, data privacy, business strategies, and the responsibilities of key individuals. Well-designed Data Governance frameworks support effective Data Governance programs and should standardize rules and processes across the […]
The Importance of a Data Governance Roadmap
A Data Governance (DG) roadmap provides a detailed plan or strategy, normally with a list of tasks that must be accomplished for improving or “maturing” a DG program. It should also list the people who are responsible for completing specific tasks. A Data Governance roadmap often includes incorporating Data Governance best practices and is typically based on […]
Data Literacy Best Practices
The term “data literacy” refers to the ability to extract meaning from data. IDC, the global market intelligence expert, has predicted a “ten-fold increase in worldwide data” by 2025. It’s no wonder many data-driven organizations are in a race for an enterprise-wide data literacy initiative, with the vision of transforming their employees into data-literate workers. Global […]
Data Leadership: The Key to Data Value
Data and business have become inseparable, so if your business isn’t using data effectively, you’re in trouble. Yet using it effectively can be a struggle. Not knowing how to find the right data, not trusting the available data, and not having confidence in the tools and people providing that data can lead people to conclude […]
Developing a Data Analytics Strategy
While data-driven digital platforms and the recent pandemic have opened new and novel opportunities for businesses to go beyond geographical borders and compete in truly global business environments, an average business faces tremendous pressure to demonstrate the value of their operations. With the rising importance of data as the new oil of a global business […]
Aligning Data Architecture and Data Strategy
Peter Aiken disagrees with the popular idea that it’s impossible to put a dollar value on Data Architecture. “It won’t be the right number, but it will be at least a dollar value on it, and if there’s money involved, people should be paying attention to it.” Aiken is an author, Professor of Information Systems, […]