Good data visualizations boost business data literacy by presenting well-thought-out dashboards or reports that show data assets for quicker and more straightforward consumption. Following data visualization best practices leads to positive outcomes for organizations. These benefits include reducing the time and costs of questions data consumers ask by answering them up front in the data visualizations. Additionally, good visualizations increase consistency […]
Understanding Data Observability Tools
Data observability tools have become increasingly important as businesses rely more and more on data-driven decision-making. These tools are used to support the data’s reliability, consistency, and accuracy throughout the business. Data observability has become necessary for developing trustworthy data and diagnosing data flow problems that interfere with the business’s objectives. Data observability tools normally […]
EEDL Webinar: Analytic Translators – How Do They Fit in the Literacy Discussion?
Download the slides here>> About the Webinar There will be times when, despite efforts to increase literacy overall, there is still a communication gap between those creating analytic output and those consuming it. How can translators help? What is their role in advancing literacy overall? About the Speaker Wendy D. Lynch, PhD Founder, Analytic-Translator.com […]
Digital Transformation 101
Digital transformation is a digital technology-aided transformation of the fundamental dynamics of a business’s operations. It enables organizations to streamline processes, enhance collaboration, and leverage data analytics for informed decision-making. To comprehend this transformative process, it is crucial to explore the key technological advancements and disruptions that have catalyzed this shift. One of the most […]
My Career in Data Episode 52: Katrina Ingram, Founder and CEO, Ethically Aligned AI
Welcome back to a new episode of My Career in Data – a DATAVERSITY Talks podcast where we sit down with professionals to discuss how they have built their careers around data. This week we talk with Katrina Ingram, the Founder and CEO of Ethically Aligned AI, about how her changes in direction helped her […]
What Is Data Management? Definition, Benefits, Uses
Data Management (DM) comprises a comprehensive collection of consistent and responsible practices, concepts, and processes. These resources align data for business success and implement a Data Strategy. Additionally, they span long-term, abstract planning to hands-on, day-to-day data activities. Since DM spans many outcomes, behaviors, and activities throughout the data lifecycle, companies find organizing it into a framework helpful. […]
Types of Database Management Systems
A database management system (DBMS) is software designed to develop and manage the data stored in databases. A database is a collection of organized data, normally stored electronically within a computer. The database management system organizes the data and allows a person to access, manage, and alter it. It also supports and controls additional compatible […]
Lessons Learned from a Woman in Data Science
While studies show that women currently hold about 28% of technology jobs, the total number of women in tech positions has actually decreased over the last few years. Gender disparity clearly still exists, and it is even more prominent in the field of Data Science. To make way for more women in Data Science, it’s important for me to share […]
DAS Webinar: Best Practices in Metadata Management
Download the slides here>> About the Webinar Metadata is hotter than ever, according to a number of recent DATAVERSITY surveys. More and more organizations are realizing that in order to drive business value from data, robust metadata is needed to gain the necessary context and lineage around key data assets. At the same time, […]
Zero-Trust Architecture Explained
In today’s interconnected digital world, organizations face an ever-increasing threat landscape when it comes to protecting their sensitive data and infrastructure from cyberattacks. With cyber threats becoming more advanced and persistent, relying solely on firewalls and antivirus software is no longer sufficient. Organizations must adopt a proactive approach that continuously verifies user identities, monitors network traffic in […]