For many people in business, the mention of a data governance program evokes excessive red tape, bureaucratic drag, and, most of all, outsiders meddling in daily operations. “What is the preconceived notion about data governance? We are the police, we tell you no, we tell you to stop, we slow you down,” said Sherry Hidalgo, director of […]
It’s Not the Tools, It’s the Culture: How to Roll Out Data Democratization
You want to implement data democratization, so you deployed all the new tooling and data infrastructure. You have a data catalog to manage metadata and ensure data lineage and a data marketplace to enable data discovery and self-service analytics. You’ve invested in the latest technologies to enable full self-service operation. The data management architecture you […]
Understanding the Importance of Data Resilience
In recent years, the frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks have surged, presenting a formidable challenge to organizations worldwide. The proliferation of interconnected devices, growing dependency on cloud services, and the shift to remote work have introduced new vulnerabilities, creating more opportunities for cybercriminals to exploit. My company’s 2024 Data Protection Trends report revealed that 75% of organizations experience […]
How to Govern a Business Glossary
Many people see the dictionary as a thing of unquestionable authority, with words and meanings that rarely change. Likewise, in corporate culture, business leaders often mistake the business glossary – a collection of data-related terms and definitions used within an organization – as being static, straightforward, and simple to develop and maintain. Timothy Mulholland, associate manager and […]
The Data Governance Wake-Up Call From the OpenAI Breach
Shockwaves reverberated throughout the political and tech ecosystems this summer when OpenAI – the creator of ChatGPT – admitted it had been breached. The breach, which involved an outsider gaining access to internal messaging systems, left many worried that a national adversary could do the same and potentially weaponize generative AI technologies. National security aside, the […]
What Is Active Metadata and Why Does It Matter?
Metadata is like the secret sauce of the internet. You type a word or phrase in a search engine, press enter, and the information you’re looking for appears (usually). An action that once seemed “indistinguishable from magic,” to quote the third of Arthur C. Clarke’s three laws, is now as commonplace as heating up leftovers in […]
Book of the Month: Insights from “Humanizing Data Strategy”
Welcome to our new series, “Book of the Month.” In this series, we will explore new books in the data management space, highlighting how thought leaders are driving innovation and shaping the future. This month, we’re grabbing a cup of coffee, settling into our favorite reading nook, and diving into “Humanizing Data Strategy: Leading Data […]
How to Win the War Against Bad Master Data
Master data lays the foundation for your supplier and customer relationships. It identifies who you are doing business with, how you will do business with them, and how you will pay them or vice versa – not to mention it can prevent fraud, fines, and errors. However, teams often fail to reap the full benefits […]
Choosing a Data Quality Tool: What, Why, How
Data-driven organizations are in a race to collect the information that modern analytics techniques rely on to generate insights and guide business decisions. The ever-growing flow of data into business systems challenges companies to devise new techniques for ensuring the quality of the data as its quantity skyrockets. Data quality tool vendors are rising to […]
Cloud Transition for Startups: Overcoming Data Management Challenges and Best Practices
For startups, transitioning to the cloud from on-prem is more than a technical upgrade – it’s a strategic pivot toward greater agility, innovation, and market responsiveness. While the cloud promises unparalleled scalability and flexibility, navigating the transition can be complex. Here’s a straightforward guide to overcoming key challenges and making the most of cloud computing. Streamlining […]