Organizations today are rallying business users around using data to make better business decisions. Business users want to know where that data lives, understand if people are accessing the right data at the right time, and be assured that the data is of high quality. But they are not always out shopping for Data Quality […]
3 Ways Strong Data Governance Practices Can Improve Your Business
Businesses have long struggled to find the balance between compliance and agility. This is especially true when it comes to Data Governance. According to TechTarget, Data Governance is the process of managing the availability, usability, integrity, and security of the data in enterprise systems, based on internal data standards and policies. Effective Data Governance ensures that […]
3 Cybersecurity Predictions for 2022
From high-profile ransomware attacks to government spending on improving national security, the cybersecurity industry impacted nearly every sector – including business, health care and education – in 2021. We don’t foresee this slowing down anytime soon, meaning that in 2022, companies should be aware of emerging threats and risks. Here are my cybersecurity predictions for […]
Data Governance Tools Support Data Management
Data Governance, and the tools supporting it, reflect the growing importance of “automated services” when dealing with the laws and regulations that have been developed to protect privacy and societal norms. Data Governance has become a necessity for organizations using the internet. It is a collection of rules, policies, and standards designed to improve Data […]
How Data Analysts Are Helping Brands Evolve in a Data-Driven World
Data is one of the most important tools brands and retailers can use to effectively meet the needs of their customers. However, privacy concerns have altered how it will be collected going forward. Consumer consent has become critical, prompting Firefox, Safari, and Chrome – three of the world’s most popular web browsers – to take measures toward requiring consumers to opt […]
Three SaaS and IT Predictions for 2022
When the pandemic struck, it caused us to leave our offices, work from home, and rush to the cloud. Centralized offices became decentralized networks of people working from home. Because of this, many cloud apps went from important tools to centers of gravity for our departments. Ideas that bloomed in a conference room now take root in […]
2022: The Year of Cyber Risk and Resilience
In the last 22 months, the world has changed both drastically and unexpectedly. In all areas of life, processes have been altered and redefined to fit the needs of the new landscape. Based on recent events, I believe that 2022 will represent a distinct focus on cyber risk and resilience driven by three key factors: […]
The Value of Metadata Governance
Data, by itself, is just data. But put data in context—that’s when it becomes useful information. Robert Seiner, while speaking at the DATAVERSITY® Enterprise Data Governance Online Conference, said that what provides that context is metadata: “Data plus metadata equals the information that our organizations need to use to be successful.” Seiner is President and […]
Artificial Intelligence Augments Data Management
Artificial intelligence (AI) is now everywhere in Data Management, BI, and Data Science software, according to Mike Ferguson, Managing Director of Intelligent Business Strategies. The AI field is still young and will continue to get better as increased adoption of AI enables data and analytics software to predict, automate, and optimize, thus shortening time to […]
Mastering the Complexity of Human Language: What Role Does NLP Play?
Artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities have led to groundbreaking advancements in various sectors, including banking, communications, and retail. As AI’s capabilities continue to expand, more companies are taking notice: According to a recent report by IDC, the retail industry is predicted to surpass banks when it comes to investing in AI technology. However, AI systems have yet to […]