Although Data Governance has been a hot topic for a long time, companies are still struggling to get value from their governance programs. The astounding number of tools available on the market have potential, but organizations often have trouble leveraging those tools for the most value. As data continues to become more complex and voluminous, […]
2021 DATAVERSITY Top 20
As 2021 draws to a close, we here at DATAVERSITY HQ want to take some time to reflect on the highlights (and lowlights) of this year. What kinds of content made you jump for joy? Which Data Management topics most helped data people succeed in and advance their careers? With in-person events on hold for […]
Updating Data Governance: Set Up a Cohesive Plan First
Enterprises are taking Data Governance—planning and programming to control and secure data—more seriously. In a recent DATAVERSITY® Trends in Data Management Report, 76 percent of organizations have a Data Governance program in place or such a plan for the future. This makes sense as companies focus more on security and business growth. Data breaches have […]
A Plan for Developing a Working Data Strategy Scorecard
A Data Strategy isn’t a “one and done” activity. It’s an ongoing program, built around measurable business goals, that provides a means to identify and refine deliverables on a regular basis. As business needs change, it must evolve, focusing on components where investment is practical. An initial Data Strategy shouldn’t include everything: aiming for “good […]
Data Governance, Data Leadership or Data Architecture: What Matters Most?
Robert Seiner and Anthony Algmin faced off – in a virtual sense – at the DATAVERSITY® Enterprise Data World Conference to determine which is more important: Data Governance, Data Leadership, or Data Architecture. Initially planning to play the theme from “Rocky” as they emerged from backstage wearing capes, these two heavy hitters instead battled it […]
Implementing Data Strategy Across the Data Lifecycle
Organizations wishing to implement a Data Strategy—a set of decisions that form a pattern, charting a high-level course of action—face significant challenges in unifying their message across the data lifecycle. Only 30% of companies have a clear organizational Data Strategy, leaving their different departments to figure out how to manage company data assets. Moreover, two […]
Data Management vs. Data Strategy
In a DATAVERSITY® interview, Donna Burbank, the Managing Director at Global Data Strategy, said, “The difference between Data Management vs. Data Strategy is almost in the definition of the two words. Think about your money. If you’re just managing it, you’re sort of just getting by, but if you’re thinking strategically, you’re really thinking of […]
Taking the Right Steps to Implement Data Governance and Data Stewardship
Data as an asset comes up a lot in conversations these days. Data Governance enters the picture because of the huge role Data Strategy plays in supporting the business strategy – and the need for that to happen without compromising data security, according to Mary Levins, Data Governance Principal at Sierra Creek Consulting. Among the […]
Redefining Success with Agile Data Governance
Laura Madsen wants to challenge your outdated ideas about Data Governance. “I’m pretty sure that we wouldn’t use software that we used 20 years ago, but we’re still using Data Governance and Data Governance methodologies the same way we did 20 years ago.” And although she advocates for Agile, she’s not an Agile coach or […]
Data Strategy and Machine Learning: How Do They Intersect?
With the tremendous growth of business data in terms of volume, size, and complexity, it is imperative that global enterprises develop a strong Data Strategy to address their core business needs. However, a realistic Data Strategy has to incorporate a clear road map with milestones, so that strategy documents do not end up as digital […]