Statista predicts that global data generation will reach 180 zettabytes by next year. As data volume skyrockets, organizations must adapt their strategy around maintaining, storing, and leveraging data assets. This is especially true as data-intensive technologies like AI and machine learning (ML) become ubiquitous. Organizations without a proper data management strategy will suffer the consequences of increased […]
The Cool Kids Corner: Driving Data Projects
Hello! I’m Mark Horseman, and welcome to The Cool Kids Corner. This is my monthly check-in to share with you the people and ideas I encounter as a data evangelist with DATAVERSITY. This month we’re driving data projects. Have you ever been on the precipice of starting a major data project and wondered, “Where do […]
Breaking Down Data Silos for Digital Transformation Success
In the race to become data-driven, many enterprises are stumbling over an age-old hurdle: data silos. A recent study by IDC found that data silos cost the global economy a whopping $3.1 trillion annually. Despite years of digital transformation efforts, the divide between technical and non-technical teams persists, hindering the full potential of data assets. A report […]
How Data Science Skills Can Advance Your IT Career — and How to Build Them
The data science landscape has changed considerably in the last few months. The rise of AI tools and user-friendly data platforms has democratized access to data-driven insights, giving even non-experts access to an essential toolkit that enhances efficiency and decision-making. As data science becomes more integral to business operations, employers expect data literacy from more […]
A Deep Dive into Data Strategy: Accelerating AI Adoption for Businesses
In today’s digital age, vast amounts of business data are gathered from different sources. Even when organizations strategically invest in analytics tools, they still face challenges in the form of data silos, unstructured data management, and failure of business-driven insights from tools. To combat these challenges, more businesses are revamping with data strategy to seamlessly […]
Mind the Gap: Data Quality Is Not “Fit for Purpose”
Welcome to the latest edition of Mind the Gap, a monthly column exploring practical approaches for improving data understanding and data utilization (and whatever else seems interesting enough to share). Last month, we explored the rise of the data product. This month, we’ll look at data quality vs. data fitness. Everybody likes a pithy definition. Marketers describe […]
How to Design a Dynamic Data Archival System for Maximum Results
Today’s business landscape continues to become more data-driven. The fact is that the quality of enterprise data defines modern organizations. Business growth stems from proficient data management and analysis. For organizations to thrive, it’s critical for an efficient data archival solution to be in place to satisfy customer demands and attain company goals. Because of […]
Leveraging Data to Unlock Hidden Growth with Data Mesh, Data Fabric, and Knowledge Graphs
Among business leaders today there is a persistent fear of missing out on something transformative. They know they are sitting on a goldmine of data; they know this data could conceivably be turned to profitable ends. What they struggle to do is leverage this data. And the more time they waste, the worse the problem gets because […]
Understanding the Potential Failures of a Data Governance Program
Implementing a successful data governance program is essential for any organization that wants to manage its data effectively. However, these programs can sometimes fail, often due to issues related to key business drivers. In the pursuit of effective data management, many organizations overlook the practical realities and challenges that can significantly impact their success. While […]
Data Privacy Compliance Is an Opportunity, Not a Burden
The consumer privacy landscape is constantly evolving. Potential regulations like the American Data Privacy and Protection Act (ADPPA), which resemble current laws set forth by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), are keeping marketers on their toes. Meanwhile, other major trends dictating how and when marketers interface with consumer data are on the horizon (such […]