Unexpected (and unwanted) data transformation problems can result from 50 (or more) issues that can be seen in the table that’s referenced in this blog post (see below). This post is an introduction to many causes of data transformation defects and how to avoid them. Data transformations are a process of altering data and data-related […]
DAS Webinar: Building a Data Strategy – Practical Steps for Aligning Architecture with Business Goals
Download slides >> This webinar is sponsored by: About the Webinar Developing a data strategy for your organization can seem like a daunting task – but it’s worth the effort. Getting your data strategy right can provide significant value, as data drives many of the key initiatives in today’s marketplace from digital transformation to marketing, […]
Reinvigorating AI Data Security to Drive Success
AI’s transformative capabilities have spurred widespread adoption across sectors since ChatGPT’s groundbreaking debut in 2022. From using AI assistants to manage calendars to leveraging generative tools for content creation, technological integration has accelerated rapidly. However, this swift embrace of artificial intelligence has unveiled critical AI data security concerns. Researchers have revealed how large language models […]
Navigating the Path to ZeroOps: Overcoming Complexity and Legacy System Challenges
Forrester’s 2025 predictions anticipate that 75% of technology decision-makers will see their technical debt rise to a moderate or high level of severity by 2026 largely due to the rapid development of AI solutions, which are adding complexity to IT landscapes and legacy systems. As Forrester states, “to stem the tsunami of technical debt, tech leaders will […]
The Aftermath of a Data Breach
For organizations, the aftermath of a data breach can be highly devastating. In an interconnected world, a single data vulnerability can cascade into decades of irreversible loss – intellectual, monetary, and reputational. The consequences paralyze even the most established businesses, uprooting them from their foundation. A classic example is that of a Delaware corporation, Blackbaud, […]
Overcoming Modern Data Warehouse Challenges
Data warehouses fuel modern business intelligence but are not without their challenges. With data growing faster than ever and the need for real-time insights, many organizations struggle to keep up. But here’s the thing: These challenges are not roadblocks. They are, in fact, opportunities. With the right approach, modern data warehouses can become powerful tools […]
AArch Webinar: Standardizing Data Collaboration – The Role of Open Table Formats in Data Architecture
Download slides here >> This webinar is sponsored by: About the Webinar In an era of increasingly complex data ecosystems, open table formats are emerging as critical infrastructure for seamless data collaboration. This webinar will explore how technologies like Apache Iceberg, Delta Lake, and Apache Hudi are breaking down traditional data silos, enabling unprecedented interoperability […]
Data Sips: Interview with Mark Cooper
Data Sips is a new video miniseries presented by Ippon Technologies and DATAVERSITY that showcases quick conversations with industry experts from last month’s Data Governance & Information Quality (DGIQ) Conference in Washington, D.C. The sixth episode of the Data Sips series features Mark Cooper, founder of The Data Brains (and a DATAVERSITY columnist), chatting with host Steve […]
How Data Fabric and GenAI Will Enable Organizations to Seize the Day in 2025
Chief data officers (CDOs) are at the forefront of data modernization and AI adoption. In 2025, the leaders who successfully embrace innovative technologies, such as data fabric and generative AI (GenAI), will shape the future of their industries. By focusing on collaboration, governance, and scalability, data leaders can address evolving challenges and seize new opportunities. […]
True Data Freedom Starts with Data Integrity
Heading into 2025, businesses are faced with managing increasingly complex data ecosystems. Maintaining data integrity when moving data has never been more critical, and ensuring it has become more challenging. Though often necessary, moving critical business data leaves organizations at risk of data loss and corruption. Businesses seeking to embrace data freedom must ensure both […]