Data Governance (DG) ensures that enterprise data, the most valuable business asset, is preserved and used in the most efficient and safest manner. That said, Data Governance puts immense demands on organizational policies, processes, technologies, and lastly on accountable staff to develop an executable framework, from its core architecture to implementation stages. Enterprise Data Governance […]
Graph Databases: An Overview
The concept of graph databases traces back to Leonhard Euler. Euler was an 18th century Swiss mathematician who made several important discoveries in mathematics, such as infinitesimal calculus. In solving the “Seven Bridges of Königsberg” problem in 1736, Euler laid the foundations for graph theory. (He also got a fun shout-out in Hidden Figures when […]
Data Management Technology: Trends and Challenges
The last two years have been significant in the growth of Data Management technology, mainly because of the pandemic and associated factors. Almost overnight, large, medium, and small organizations located far and wide, suddenly realized the importance of online business models and hosted Data Management services. The coronavirus gave the final push to global enterprises […]
Advances in Data Quality Management
Data Quality Management (DQM) is always advancing, not necessarily in terms of technological leaps, but in terms of being used more as a result of shifting business patterns. DQM is being used more and more, as organizations shift to a digital format. Other reasons for the increased use of DQM range from the lowering of […]
The Data Storytelling Toolbox: Data Management, Digital Transformation, and Master Data
Scott Taylor believes in data storytelling. More to the point, he believes that telling a “data story” leads to Data Governance success. Taylor is a consultant and “Data Whisperer” at MetaMeta Consulting, and author of the book, Telling Your Data Story. In his presentation “Data Storytelling for Data Management” at DATAVERSITY®’s Enterprise Data World Conference, […]
The Mainstreaming of Multi-Cloud: Good or Bad?
The business world is increasingly reaching out to the public cloud for stable data center operations at optimized cost but at scale. In the recent years, managed services and multi-cloud consultancy firms have cropped up to reduce the chances of multi-cloud implementation failures, but the general lack of deep understanding and skilled employees are still […]
Understanding Data Management Tools
Data Management tools are used to develop and monitor practices, as well as organize, process, and analyze an organization’s data. These tools are designed to arrange and harmonize data, and should provide a high degree of efficiency and effectiveness. Data Management tools also support privacy, security, and the elimination of data redundancy. Effective Data Management […]
Conceptual Data Modeling: An Examination of Trends
John Singer wonders if Conceptual Data Modeling can save IT from itself.“I definitely think that we need a bit of saving. We need a little help in terms of how we build systems, especially from a data perspective.” Singer spoke at DATAVERSITY®’s Enterprise Data World Conference, about Data Modeling, current gaps in the field, and […]
Data Strategy Trends in 2022
What is Data Strategy? “Well, the short answer is, it’s the data chapter of your business strategy,” said John Ladley, consultant and author of the book Data Governance: How to Design, Deploy and Sustain an Effective Data Governance Program. Contrary to popular belief, the one thing it isn’t, he said, is a technology procurement plan. […]
How to Become a Data Governance Lead
The Data Governance lead is responsible for the systems and rules used to ensure data is legal, well-organized, safe, accessible, and valuable. They are responsible for developing and communicating Data Governance policies. Because Data Governance covers a wide range of responsibilities, a variety of people are involved, and the Data Governance lead manages how they […]