Metadata powers effective action on information by providing context, content, and structure. When this information is managed well, data consumers can find and get the correct data they need. As Atlan Prukalpa Sankar states, “Metadata is the glue that can bind the modern data stack together, the layer that will allow increasingly diverse, siloed tools and people to collaborate effectively.” Grasping the […]
A Brief History of Business Intelligence
In 1865, Richard Millar Devens presented the phrase “Business Intelligence” (BI) in the “Cyclopædia of Commercial and Business Anecdotes.” He used it to describe how Sir Henry Furnese, a banker, profited from information by gathering and acting on it before his competition. More recently, in 1958, an article was written by an IBM computer scientist […]
Seven Essential Data Management Skills
As businesses continue to promote a culture of data democratization, effective strategies for managing data migrations and ensuring secure data access are gathering steam. IDC predicts that advanced Data Management skills will be necessary for up to 50% of everyday business operations in both large enterprises and small organizations this year. Data centers are becoming increasingly important for […]
The Fundamentals of a Data-Driven Approach
Organizations with a data-driven approach cultivate a culture that uses data and business insights to drive all company decisions. A data-driven organization encourages all stakeholders to base everyday business activities on data and insights instead of relying on their gut. In this data-focused business environment, data analysts safely serve as the “eyes” of the business, […]
The Importance of a Change Management Plan for Digital Transformation
In times of uncertainty in the global business landscape, the organizations that are quick to adapt and respond to change are the ones that survive crises such as the pandemic. In the past five years and especially during the pandemic, global organizations have been under tremendous pressure to adopt digital transformation to survive. The truth is that […]
Data Quality Tools and Solutions
Data Quality tools can help to make data more trustworthy and more manageable. Inaccurate data promotes poor decision-making, missed opportunities, and lower profits. As use of the cloud continues to grow and become more complex, Data Quality has become a critical issue. Data Quality tools, when used effectively, resolve the issues that cause these problems. […]
Metadata Management vs. Master Data Management
Businesses rely on knowing their data to survive and grow. Metadata management and master data management (MDM) provide essential processes for organizations to gain this knowledge and succeed. As a result, both need to be managed well. However, the differences and intersections between metadata management vs. master data management are often complicated to disentangle for […]
2022 DATAVERSITY Top 20
Every December, we here at DATAVERSITY set aside time to dig through our data and reflect on the hits and misses of the year. We want to know: Which content did you, our data-loving readers, consume and enjoy the most? Which Data Management topics and experts helped you learn valuable new skills, succeed at your […]
Data Management Trends in 2023
In a world driven by data, companies that are successful at extracting actionable insights through Data Management will be able to innovate more quickly, develop better strategies, and govern change more efficiently. Data analytics, which has been completely overtaken by technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), has emerged as a critical game […]
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 […]