Understanding the fundamentals of cloud governance can help in developing an efficient strategy for an organization working in a cloud environment. Cloud governance involves developing rules and procedures for its members in an effort to minimize costs, promote productivity, enhance security, and support smooth operations within the cloud. Cloud governance focuses on establishing the processes […]
Fundamentals of Document Databases
A document database (sometimes referred to as a “document store” or a “document-oriented database”), is a NoSQL or non-relational database. However, document databases use an index to associate “keys” with “documents,” making them more efficient at retrieving data. Unlike relational databases, document databases are not structured with a format of rows and columns, but scale […]
Building a Successful Data Quality Program
Creating a successful Data Quality program is essential for any organization seeking to use their data for improving efficiency and better decision-making. Data of poor quality can result in decisions that damage the business. Building a successful Data Quality program helps to ensure the data is of the highest quality, making it both useful and […]
Master Data Management Tools
Master data management uses a combination of tools and business processes to ensure the organization’s master data is complete, accurate, and consistent. Master data describes all the “relatively stable” data that is critical for operating the business. This includes semi-permanent information about products, locations, employees, customers, etc. For example, if a specific customer purchases several products […]
Critical Data Elements Explained
The process of identifying critical data elements (CDEs) is a fairly new best practice in Data Governance programs. Software does not yet support the identification process. CDEs may be described as the specific data needed for doing business (requiring high-quality data) or the specific data that is extremely sensitive (requiring good security). These particular data […]
How to Become a Data Governance Specialist
A Data Governance specialist is responsible for deploying and enforcing policies and procedures that ensure data is used and maintained properly. Some organizations confuse the title “Data Governance (DG) Specialist” with the title “Data Governance Manager.” The DG specialist is not a member of upper-level management and does not dictate policy. This person, however, must […]
Developing an Effective AI Strategy
The process of building a successful AI strategy has changed. In November of 2022, the evolution of artificial intelligence took a dramatic leap forward: OpenAI developed a more evolved, smarter chatbot called ChatGPT. By combining generative AI with large language models and highly functional algorithms, the company developed a chatbot supporting a new level of […]
Key-Value Databases Demystified
In 1966, a DEC PDP-7 computer was delivered to the Massachusetts General Hospital without any programming. The hospital had invested in a computer but had no way to run it. At this time, there was very little in the way of software options, operating systems, or database support. The hospital did, however, have access to […]
Understanding Data Observability Tools
Data observability tools have become increasingly important as businesses rely more and more on data-driven decision-making. These tools are used to support the data’s reliability, consistency, and accuracy throughout the business. Data observability has become necessary for developing trustworthy data and diagnosing data flow problems that interfere with the business’s objectives. Data observability tools normally […]
Types of Database Management Systems
A database management system (DBMS) is software designed to develop and manage the data stored in databases. A database is a collection of organized data, normally stored electronically within a computer. The database management system organizes the data and allows a person to access, manage, and alter it. It also supports and controls additional compatible […]