Data Management tools are used to develop and monitor practices, as well as organize, process, and analyze an organization’s data. These tools are designed to arrange and harmonize data, and should provide a high degree of efficiency and effectiveness. Data Management tools also support privacy, security, and the elimination of data redundancy. Effective Data Management […]
Consolidation Renews the Fight for Independence
They say that history repeats itself, and that those who don’t remember the past are doomed to repeat it. We’re about to see another instance – with regards to consolidation – where these old adages ring true. Years ago, at the start of the cloud revolution, companies began to flee from the idea of a monolithic, […]
The Semantic Layer Goes Mainstream
The semantic layer concept within the data stack is not new but is an increasingly popular topic of conversation. I predict that in 2022, we’ll see mainstream awareness of the semantic layer, especially as enterprises begin to see real-world examples of its benefits. The fact that industry leaders are discussing the need for a semantic […]
Eradicating Broken Data Integration Approaches to Unleash Advanced Analytics
As enterprises continue to struggle with the effects of the global pandemic, the modern data analytics stack is undergoing a shock of its own. The world has changed, and we’re living in a new hybrid multicloud reality. Lower levels of the IT stack, which is to say, data centers, networks, raw storage and compute, are […]
Rethinking Data Integration for the Enterprise
Data paradigms are changing. The concept of a data warehouse as the only solution for integrating data sources should be questioned. This approach is increasingly at odds with the realities of how data is transacted and used in enterprises. Instead of a few data sources, there can be 20, 30, 40, even more. Harmonizing and […]
Hyperautomation Projects Will Unleash the Next Phase of Digital Transformation
Digital transformation powered by automation has changed the way organizations around the world operate. It’s sped up product and service delivery. It’s created operational efficiencies throughout the business. But automation has its limits. Traditional automation uses tags and triggers to initiate the next event in a sequence. It certainly keeps things moving, but it falls […]
DataOps or Data Fabric: Which Should Your Business Adopt First?
There’s no shortage of buzzwords and phrases to define how an organization approaches and uses its data – with two of the most popular being DataOps and data fabric. For years, large enterprises have struggled to distinguish between the two and decide which is the right first choice to enable them to compete with data […]
5 Trends That Will Enable Organizations to Leverage Data Effectively in 2022
With data dependency at an all-time high for businesses, almost every industry player is looking to establish themselves as a technology company first, similar to Amazon or Netflix. Organizations have pushed the gas pedal on their digital transformation journey, and now understand that they need to be mindful of how they integrate and manage enterprise […]
Fundamentals of Self-Service Machine Learning
The recent organizational push for self-service Business Intelligence has helped the next challenge for business users become an increasing need. How to tackle the issue of having Machine Learning (ML) models embedded in all major analytics platforms? On the one hand, embedded models offer greater freedom and control over data analysis; on the other hand, […]
A Plan for Developing a Working Data Strategy Scorecard
A Data Strategy isn’t a “one and done” activity. It’s an ongoing program, built around measurable business goals, that provides a means to identify and refine deliverables on a regular basis. As business needs change, it must evolve, focusing on components where investment is practical. An initial Data Strategy shouldn’t include everything: aiming for “good […]