Data-driven decision-making is essential in all organizations, but using low-quality data can potentially be more harmful than using no data at all. Unreliable or outdated data can have huge negative consequences for even the best-laid plans, especially if you’re not aware there were issues with the data in the first place. That’s why data observability […]
Thriving in the “Second Wave” of Big Data Modernization
The idea of managing data at tremendous scale is hardly new. Most businesses embraced the concept of “big data” and associated technologies (like data lakes) at least a decade ago. However, the adoption of modern AI technology has introduced major new challenges to the big data world – so many, in fact, that it feels […]
Data Sips: Interview with Shannon Kempe
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 final episode of the Data Sips series features Shannon Kempe, DATAVERSITY’s chief digital officer, chatting with host Steve MacLauchlan, head of data at […]
How IT Leaders Can Fight Back Against Vendor Lock-In
Enterprise IT leaders are experiencing growing frustration with software vendors who wield excessive control over their technology roadmaps. From restrictive licensing agreements to forced upgrades and shifting support models, IT departments often find themselves at the mercy of vendors rather than in control of their own digital strategies. With so-called vendor lock-in on the rise, […]
Fundamentals of Data Preparation
Data is often called the raw material of the information age, and it does share characteristics with the resources that power other industries. For example, imagine trying to make a car out of unrefined iron ore. A lot of processing happens between the mine and the factory. Data is no different. In its “raw” form, […]
Secure Data for Better Decisions and Collaboration: Embracing Data Clean Rooms
Data drives today’s economy. While external data is getting increasingly difficult to access and manage securely, the demand for data is exploding. The ability to obtain data is under attack, as the use of third-party cookies declines and data privacy regulations grow more intense heading into 2025, which is why virtual data clean rooms (DCRs) […]
Book of the Month: “6 Secrets for Delivering Impossible Projects”
Welcome to March 2025’s “Book of the Month.” This time we’ll be reviewing “6 Secrets for Delivering Impossible Projects” by Mark G. Cooper. Dr. Cooper’s main goal in putting this book together is to help people identify challenges organizations face that are seemingly impossible to solve. He identifies these as “impossible projects” and details what makes a project […]
Data Education Month: Join the Celebration!
Happy Data Education Month! Every March, we here at DATAVERSITY celebrate all things data and the people who work with it every day. We’ve got loads of free educational resources to help you build your skills, brush up on data trends, and future-proof your career – as well as our biggest discounts of the year […]
Mastering Data Visualizations for Better Understanding
The sheer volume of data generated daily has reached staggering levels, and approximately 328.77 million terabytes of data are created every single day, according to Statista. In fact, 90% of the world’s data has been created in just the past two years, underscoring the rapid pace of data generation. However, the explosion of data has […]
These 11 Data Leaders Want You to Prioritize Continuous Learning
In today’s fast-paced tech environment, data and IT professionals are increasingly investing in continuous learning to future-proof their careers. Why? According to the World Economic Forum, we are in the midst of a “reskilling revolution,” with technology expected to radically transform 1.1 billion jobs in the next decade. A recent IBM survey estimated that 40% of the workforce will […]