Click to learn more about author Dr. Jans Aasman. Data fabrics are emerging as the most effective means of integrating data throughout the enterprise. They deliver a single access point for all data regardless of location — whether it’s at rest or in motion. Experts agree that data fabrics are the future of data analytics and […]
Can You Trust Your Data?
Click to learn more about author Craig Stewart. In order to be successful in today’s ultra-competitive business environment, companies must be committed to data. Data needs to truly be at the heart of every decision an organization makes, but this is easier said than done. There is an overwhelming amount of data in every organization. […]
An Introduction to Metadata Management
Click to learn more about author Sowmya Tejha Kandregula. According to IDC, the size of the global datasphere is projected to reach 163 ZB by 2025, leading to the disparate data sources in legacy systems, new system deployments, and the creation of data lakes and data warehouses. Most organizations do not utilize the entirety of the data […]
Ten Common Issues When Using Excel for Data Operations
Click to learn more about co-author Rosaria Silipo. Using Excel to Transform/Analyze Your Data? I know you are still using Excel sheets to transform and/or analyze your data! I know, because most of us still use it to some extent. There is nothing wrong with using Excel. Excel spreadsheets are a great tool to collect […]
Navigate Pricing Challenges in the New Normal Using Data and Analytics
Click to learn more about author Devansh Sharma. As the world is slowly and gradually recuperating from the pandemic, markets are opening, businesses are restarting, and customers are returning, but the new normal is still full of uncertainty. What It Means for Businesses Demand and production have contracted across sectors; for some, it has contracted […]
Knowledge Graphs: A Single Source of Truth for the Enterprise
Click to learn more about author Dr. Jans Aasman. The notion of a “single source of truth” for the enterprise has been the proverbial moving goalpost for generations of CIOs, only to be waylaid by brittle technology and unending legacy systems. Truth-seeking visions rebuffed by technological trends have continuously confounded business units trying to achieve growth […]
Why Metadata is Even More Important Than Data
Click to learn more about author Nabil Lodey. Most companies, whether in finance, retail, or government sectors, are seeking to make the most of their data to gain a competitive advantage. But not many organizations are making effective use of metadata. Arguably, data on its own can be meaningless, but when combined with metadata, it […]
Data Governance and Data Architecture: There is No Silver Bullet
In terms of a market perspective, Data Governance has increased in visibility partly because of the increase in security breaches, data security issues, and compliance requirements for various industry regulations. To secure and manage data properly, it helps to manage it at a higher level and know which of your data is sensitive in the […]
Data Virtualization and ETL: Friends or Enemies?
Click to learn more about author Ibrahim Surani. Traditionally, companies have relied on the use of Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) solutions to gather data from disparate sources and populate a data warehouse. However, increasingly complex IT infrastructures of businesses and the need to acquire near real-time or real-time data for accurate decision-making have compelled businesses […]
Veeva Introduces Next-Generation Commercial Data Warehouse for Life Sciences
According to a recent press release, “Veeva Systems today introduced a new commercial data warehouse for life sciences. Veeva Nitro eliminates the burden of custom-built data warehouses with an industry-specific data model and standard integrations that unify companies’ most important data sources. Now the life sciences industry will have a ready-to-use commercial data warehouse in […]