In today’s digital world, data has become critical to the success of companies across all industries. The highest-performing organizations utilize data to make better business decisions, generate new revenue streams, and grow faster than their competitors. But getting the exact data they need, and monetizing the data they already have, can be difficult. That’s where […]
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 […]
Move Over, Backup: It’s Time to Talk Data Resiliency
Your data is under attack more than ever before. The onslaught of cyber attacks around the world is unrelenting, and organizations of all sizes have found themselves on the other end of the ransom demand. As hard as it is to imagine, organizations like the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency are warning us that things could get […]
The IRS Embraces Big Data to Fight Tax Fraud
After years of hiding in plain sight, cyber entrepreneurs and investors have finally caught the attention of the IRS. This is due mainly to the rise of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and the crypto bubble. In addition to tech millionaires secreting their wealth in cryptocurrencies and digital banks, increased incidences of identity theft and refund fraud […]
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, […]
Top 10 Essentials for Modern Data Integration
Data integration challenges are becoming more difficult as the volume of data available to large organizations continues to increase. Business leaders clearly understand that their data is of critical value but the volume, velocity, and variety of data available today is daunting. Faced with these challenges, companies are looking for solutions with a scalable, high-performing […]
The Application of Synthetic Data Is Inevitable
Synthetic data is at an inflection point of utilization. The emerging technology is just beginning its adoption cycle and value to the enterprise, but change is on the horizon. According to my company’s recent survey, industry leaders believe that, on average, 59% of their industry will utilize synthetic data in five years, either independently or in combination with […]
Enterprise Architects Can Be Indispensable in the Boardroom
Enterprise architecture (EA) can be a confusing term. To supply a business executive with a working definition, you might list that EA comprises the business functions, capabilities, processes, roles, physical and organizational structure, data stores and flows, applications, platforms, hardware, and communication. You might throw in any number of impressive acronyms and abbreviations: TOGAF, EIM, […]
The Impact of Data Governance in Cybersecurity
Data is a critical asset that supports operations, drives decision-making, and gives businesses a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Unfortunately, today’s data can also be easily targeted by cybercriminals looking to access and tamper with sensitive information. This is why cybersecurity is increasingly becoming a top strategic priority for enterprises of all sizes. As concerns of cyberattacks […]
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 […]