Click to learn more about author David Drai. A chaotic global economy and the rush to digital transformation has forced many organizations to reduce operational expenses and cut costs during this unprecedented time. All major industries – especially retail, manufacturing, telecommunications, and financial services – are looking for better and faster ways to drive greater […]
Why the Advantages of Multi-Cloud May Not Outweigh the Challenges
Click to learn more about author Jay Chapel. The time is ripe to take a fresh look at the advantages of multi-cloud. In the past 12 months, we’ve seen a huge increase in the number of customers who use multiple public clouds — now, more than 20 percent of our customers use multiple public clouds. […]
How Is Big Data Transforming the Sales Industry?
Click to learn more about author Ciaran Hourican. The term “big data” has become widespread within the digital community, referring to everything from predicting long-term weather forecasts to appreciating the ways in which a vaccine is able to thwart a potentially serious virus. Of course, data has also become important within the world of sales. […]
Leveraging Social Media Analytics to Grow Small Business
Click to learn more about author Evelyn Johnson. The power of social media cannot be denied. It has become one of the most significant tools to promote small businesses. Within the past decade, social media has significantly evolved. It is no longer a group of platforms people use to interact with their friends. It has […]
Three Reasons to Take a More Holistic Approach to Data Management
Click to learn more about author Olivia Hinkle. Taking a holistic approach to data requires considering the entire data lifecycle – from gathering, integrating, and organizing data to analyzing and maintaining it. Companies must create a standard for their data that fits their business needs and processes. To determine what those are, start by asking […]
From Vision to Reality: Fintech Industry Trends
Click to learn more about author Alexey Chalimov. Fintech applications this year represent one of the fastest-growing markets that involve online activity. It’s not simply about money transfers anymore: The digital finance industry now offers users insurance, mortgages, loans, and crowdfunding opportunities, to name a few, and the diversity of the available banking services keeps […]
DAMA International Achievement Awards Nominations Open Through March 15
According to a recent press release, DAMA International is actively seeking nominations for this year’s DAMA International Achievement Awards. The organization, which promotes Data Management best practices for data professionals, grants its annual awards to those exhibiting exceptional Data Management skills and real-world impact. If you know a person, team, or organization that stands out […]
Why Data Democratization Is Critical to a Successful Data Strategy
Click to learn more about author Mathias Golombek. An Effective Culture to Underpin Your Strategy A business that looks to become truly data-driven knows that employees are more likely to back the wider strategy if they have access to data that helps them do their jobs better. Data democratization and the positive culture it can […]
What Is a Chief Data Officer (CDO)?
A Chief Data Officer (CDO) helps bridge the gap between technology and business. This person evangelizes an enterprise-wide Data Management strategy at a senior level. The CDO leads Data Management initiatives, enabling an organization to leverage its data assets and gain a competitive advantage from them. A CDO tends to be part business strategist, adviser, […]
A Brief History of Data Literacy
Data Literacy is essentially the ability to read and understand data, much as one might read and understand a magazine article. The primary advantage of having the bulk of the staff made up of people who are data literate is that it reduces the need for data scientists. People on staff can handle many of […]