Digital transformation is a digital technology-aided transformation of the fundamental dynamics of a business’s operations. It enables organizations to streamline processes, enhance collaboration, and leverage data analytics for informed decision-making. To comprehend this transformative process, it is crucial to explore the key technological advancements and disruptions that have catalyzed this shift. One of the most […]
What Is Data Management? Definition, Benefits, Uses
Data Management (DM) comprises a comprehensive collection of consistent and responsible practices, concepts, and processes. These resources align data for business success and implement a Data Strategy. Additionally, they span long-term, abstract planning to hands-on, day-to-day data activities. Since DM spans many outcomes, behaviors, and activities throughout the data lifecycle, companies find organizing it into a framework helpful. […]
The Cool Kids Corner: Master Data Management (MDM) in the Spotlight
Hello! I’m Mark Horseman and welcome to The Cool Kids Corner. This is my monthly check-in to share with you the people and ideas I encounter as a data evangelist with DATAVERSITY. (Read last month’s column here.) This month we’re talking about the current demand for master data management (MDM). What is MDM? Why is it needed now […]
Congruity360 Introduces Data Mobility Feature in Its Enterprise Insights Offering
According to a new press release, Congruity360, a prominent provider of unstructured data management and risk mitigation solutions, has introduced a groundbreaking data mobility feature in its Enterprise Insights offering. This development responds to the rapid growth of unstructured data in enterprises, which is increasing at an annual rate of 55% to 65% and constitutes […]
Getting Executive Buy-in for Data Management
Within the last several years, the marketplace has shifted from industrial-produced to data-based. Consequently, many companies have a strong drive to become data-driven, from financial firms to nonprofits. Yet, when C-suite managers and others discuss making money from data, they see the face of data analytics and Data Science. These conversations miss the Data Architecture and Data Management fundamentals […]
A Data-Driven Approach to Targeting Loyalists and Switchers
Today’s streaming wars continue to make headlines as the major services report subscriber wins and losses amid a period of business model reinvention. For example, while Netflix recently reported steady customer growth – including for its new ad-supported plan – Disney+ saw the loss of 4 million subscribers and Warner Bros. Discovery’s subscriber numbers fell short of analyst estimates. […]
Strategies for Tackling Digital Transformation Resistance
The often-overused phrase “digital transformation” instills a sense of excitement and progress for many executives. But for some business leaders, digital transformation means intimidation or mystery. When the former group is tasked with selling data-driven technology initiatives to the latter group, they face formidable challenges. They must win hearts and minds to get buy-in, sometimes faced with […]
Seamless Data Exchange: Best Practices for Modern Businesses
In today’s dynamic business landscape, the ability to share, receive, and process information swiftly has become a critical success factor. The rapid pace of digital transformation has amplified the demand for efficient and seamless data exchange mechanisms that allow businesses to remain agile, make informed decisions, and maintain a competitive edge. As organizations expand and […]
How to Become a Database Administrator
A database administrator, also known as a DBA, is responsible for gathering, storing, organizing, and processing data. This job is routinely ranked as one of the 10 best technology jobs in the world. DBAs frequently work with other data analysts, ensuring the right people can access the data they need. They are, in fact, an […]
How Cloud Economics Help Businesses Build Cyber Resilience in the Cloud
Cloud computing has enabled many organizations to improve the scalability and flexibility of a variety of crucial business functions. As migration to cloud-based solutions gains momentum, understanding the total cost of cloud adoption is crucial. Cloud economics, in particular, is a framework that has been tailored to evaluate and enhance the financial dimensions of harnessing […]