It has been predicted that “cloud engineer” will be among the top ten in-demand IT jobs in 2021. There is currently a great need for cloud engineers, primarily because a significant number of organizations are moving their business processes to the cloud. As more organizations shift to cloud data storage, the demand for cloud engineers […]
The Future of Data Literacy
There was a time when only the elite, tech-savvy staff in an organization understood and felt qualified to discuss data-enabled business decisions. These individuals often possessed advanced academic degrees in Data Science, data engineering, statistics, operations research and other allied fields and did not speak the language of the ordinary business staff. As a result, […]
Case Study: Enterprise Metadata Repository Facilitates Change at the University of Washington
This past summer The University of Washington went live with Workday, a Software-as-a-Service human capital management solution. It replaced a decades-old HR/payroll (HR/P) system and represented the largest administrative transformation in the school’s history. Human resources personnel are affected by the change, of course, but so too is practically everyone else on campus. That’s to […]
Implementing a Cloud Data Strategy
At a time when most major companies are showing a long-range commitment to “data-driven culture,” data is considered the most prized asset. An Enterprise Data Strategy, along with aligned technology and business goals, can significantly contribute to the core performance metrics of a business. The underlying principles of an Enterprise Data Strategy comprise a multi-step […]
Data Architecture: One Size Does Not Fit All
There has never been a time when more options were available to stand up a process-driven and/or platform-driven Data Architecture. In recent years, some companies find themselves with an embarrassment of riches, having every tool known to humankind. Using tools à la carte, with a different tool for each solution, works for some organizations. Other […]
How is Bad Data Crippling Your Data Analytics?
Some striking evidence of the impact of bad data can be found in fake email IDs, impersonations on social media, or misuse of stolen financial or personal information. The more widespread harm can be caused by bad data in Data Analytics, where anything from the wrong medical diagnosis to incorrect interpretation of stock history can […]
Data Containers Demystified: A Reliable Data Movement Solution
The Data Management industry has seen a significant rise in the recent interest of data containers. As Cloud Computing has gained popularity, methods for transporting data and its processing instructions, have been investigated, with data containers coming in as a viable a solution. Data containers solve the problem of getting software to run reliably, while […]
IoT vs. Serverless Computing
The Internet of Things (IoT) describes an interconnected network of physical and digital devices, sensors, mechanical components, and communication protocols with the ability to transfer and exchange data machine-to-machine or machine-to-interactions. The serverless computing model is cloud-based and all its resources are managed by the service provider. The client is charged based on the consumption […]
The Digital Mesh: How is it Changing Enterprises?
Is this a science fiction movie? No, the digital mesh — the long-awaited gift of connected technologies — is here now. Advanced science and telecommunications technologies together triggered the latest technology disruption, enabling people, processes, and digital devices to engage in a way that is vital for the survival of modern businesses. Landmark Digital Disruption: […]
Case Study: Indiana University, Data Virtualization, and The Decision Support Initiative
“We can throw business intelligence tools at problems and we can have really smart technicians write code but if it’s not serving the needs of the business and actually answering questions that people need to know, then ultimately, our work is futile,” said Dan Young, Chief Data Architect at Indiana University (IU). Young said that […]