Companies are more determined than ever in 2024 to improve their Data Governance (DG) programs, the bedrock that supports harmonized data activities across organizations…
data.world Integrates with Snowflake to Provide New Data Quality Metrics
According to a new press release, data.world has announced an integration with Snowflake, a data cloud company, to provide new data quality metrics and measurement capabilities to enterprises. As one of the first data catalogs to support Snowflake’s data quality metrics, data.world’s Snowflake Collector allows enterprise data teams to measure data quality across their organization […]
Putting a Number on Bad Data
Do you know the costs of poor data quality? Below, I explore the significance of data observability, how it can mitigate the risks of bad data, and ways to measure its ROI. By understanding the impact of bad data and implementing effective strategies, organizations can maximize the benefits of their data quality initiatives. Data has become […]
Ask a Data Ethicist: Why Does Data Ethics Matter?
Whenever I give a talk, I always share how much I love Q&A. It’s a real joy to hear what people are curious about and provide resources or share insightful lived experiences as a consultant in the data ethics space. In this line of work, it’s usually not about having tidy, easy answers or the […]
Data Quality vs. Data Enrichment
Data Quality (DQ), the degree of business and consumer confidence in data’s usefulness, remains a sticking point to getting business insights and managing risk. According to recent research, it takes an average of 15 hours to resolve a given Data Quality issue or incident, and in 2024 and beyond, 25% or more of revenue will be […]
Creating a Data Governance Policy
A Data Governance (DG) policy is a document that describes how organizations use and manage their data. These documents establish rules that help safeguard data, define the roles and responsibilities of staff involved with Data Governance, and set standards for Data Quality and security. Good Data Governance policies make the business’s governance goals, practices, and […]
Data Architecture Trends in 2024
Data Architecture, the corporate infrastructure connecting business and data strategies, will face competing priorities in 2024. On the one hand, nearly half of organizations will gravitate toward modernizing their data architectures to increase operational real-time analytics and enable AI and ML (machine learning) capabilities. Simultaneously, with concerns about AI impacts, about 80% will prioritize security and Data Governance in […]
The Silver Bullet Myth: Debunking One-Size-Fits-All Solutions in Data Governance
Data Governance plays a crucial role in modern business, yet the approach to it is often mired in unhelpful misconceptions. While 61% of leaders indicate a desire to optimize Data Governance processes, only 42% think that they are on track to meet their goals. This disparity highlights a significant challenge: The need for effective strategies has been […]
Data Management Predictions for 2024: Five Emerging Trends
As we near the end of 2023, it is imperative for Data Management leaders to look in their rear-view mirrors to assess and, if needed, refine their Data Management strategies. One thing is clear; if data-centric organizations want to succeed in 2024, they will need to prepare for an environment in which data is increasingly […]
2024 Data Trends: From Collaborative Data Sharing to AI-Driven Operations
In the fast-evolving data landscape, understanding emerging trends and embracing technological advancements are key to staying ahead. As we approach 2024, this article explores the data trends that will define the strategic landscape for the coming year. Trend: A Focus on Data Sharing and Data Collaboration Improving data sharing and secure data collaboration between parties is becoming a key area. Companies like Snowflake […]