Data Governance practitioners must incorporate all aspects that bind data to the organization. Internal audit, referred to as the third line of defense against risk, should actually be top of mind for implementing effective governance programs. The “Three Lines of Defense” model is an industry-recognized approach to enterprise risk management. The ultimate goal is to […]
3 Vital Concerns for Companies Running Hybrid-Cloud Environments
The benefits of the cloud – reduced capital expenditures, greater IT flexibility, business efficiency, competitive advantage – are compelling. So much so that, not so long ago, people were predicting organizations would move their entire computing infrastructure to the cloud, and nothing would be left on-premises. It, of course, never happened. Instead, organizations have embraced […]
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 […]
How Data Automation Is Reshaping Pharma Regulatory Publishing
Pharmaceutical regulators are facing ever-evolving, complex, and stringent requirements for the regulatory approval of new and existing products on the market. What’s more, as technology changes our ability to capture data from more sources, the volume of data in the life sciences sphere is growing exponentially, creating a challenging data analytics paradigm. The key is how to […]
When It Comes to Data Quality, Businesses Get Out What They Put In
Imagine you’ve invited your boss over for a dinner party to try to show off your culinary skills (and perhaps get a promotion). The stakes are high, so you search the web and find the most revered chicken parmesan recipe around. At the grocery store, it is immediately clear that some ingredients are much more […]
How to Maximize IT Talent and Become a Data-Driven Organization
Organizations across the world are striving to be data-driven and use data more effectively to inform decision-making at every level of the business. However, according to the 2021 Big Data and AI Executive Survey from NewVantage Partners, only 40% of companies today manage their data as if it were a business asset. In other words, ambition is […]
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. […]
Data Ethics – From Abstract to Action
It’s not surprising businesses are starting to sit up and take note of data ethics. The headlines provide a stark reminder of why it’s important. Whether that’s certain customers paying much higher insurance premiums, AI hiring systems favoring white men, risk assessment tools sending the wrong people to prison, or credit card companies giving lower credit ratings to women. Any organization […]
How AI Is Modernizing Online Transactions
Braving the global pandemic for the past two years has changed online transactions for consumers and businesses alike. As a result, the digitization of customer online activity with retailers and other businesses has become the preferred way to engage. According to my company’s Global Insights Report, there has been a 25% annual increase in online consumer […]