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 […]
Metadata Management Tools
Metadata management tools are considered an increasingly important part of a data-driven organization’s overall software collection. These tools help businesses make better decisions by providing useful context and insights about their stored data. Metadata management tools can also be used to improve the customer experience and keep customers longer. Additionally, they allow non-technical users to […]
Accenture Invests in Open Cosmos to Democratize Access to Satellite Data
According to a new press release, Accenture made a noteworthy announcement at the World Satellite Business Week in Paris, revealing its strategic investment and partnership with Open Cosmos, a space technology company specializing in satellite design, manufacturing, and integration. Open Cosmos operates space missions and provides access to top-quality satellite data globally through a data […]
The Three Things Data Practitioners Struggle With
Data Management has never been more critical than today. As AI grows more prominent, data initiatives are more important than ever. As the digital age propels us forward, the need for robust DataOps strategies becomes evident. These strategies, however, are not devoid of challenges. Data-focused practitioners have a unique relationship with data. They are grappling […]
Fundamentals of Hyperautomation
Hyperautomation describes a mixture of advanced technologies – robotics, artificial intelligence, machine learning – currently being used to make automated processes drastically more efficient and to augment humans. It encompasses a range of tools which can be automated, especially the more sophisticated aspects of automation, including analysis, discovery, design, measuring, monitoring, and reassessing. To function […]