Have you heard the story about the lawyer who used ChatGPT to conduct legal research and unknowingly cited non-existent cases in a New York federal court filing? The GenAI tool just made them up. Did you know that X’s Grok accused Golden State Warriors Guard Klay Thompson of vandalizing a string of homes in Sacramento after misinterpreting tweets about […]
The Challenge of Data Accuracy
Data has become one of the most valuable assets of modern businesses. The data a company collects, analyzes, and monetizes now serves as a distinct “asset class” rather than merely a byproduct of its IT operations. However, the value of data to an organization diminishes rapidly as the information becomes less accurate. Companies are responding to […]
Women in Data: Meet Prosasty Chaudhuri
The latest installment in our Q&A series with women leaders in data features Prosasty Chaudhuri, CEO and founder of Cuspide Data. (Read our previous Q&A here.) Prosasty Chaudhuri spent over two decades working in the data management industry before founding Cuspide Data last year. Previously, she served as the chief data officer for several leading financial institutions, spearheading […]
Advances in Data Lakehouses
Data lakehouses encompass the best of data lakes and data warehouses, making it possible to handle all types of data or analysis. Its architecture allows for versatile data storage solutions, supporting structured data like databases, unstructured data such as text and multimedia, and semi-structured formats like JSON. It incorporates real-time data processing, enabling on-the-fly analytics and insights. […]
Building a Data Governance Strategy
Organizations increasingly recognize that an effective data governance strategy determines their ability to innovate and compete. Yet according to DATAVERSITY®’s 2024 Trends in Data Management report, 65% of organizations still rate their data governance programs as being in the initial stages of maturity despite identifying it as a top priority. This maturity gap stems from a common […]
Fundamentals of Data Preparation
Data is often called the raw material of the information age, and it does share characteristics with the resources that power other industries. For example, imagine trying to make a car out of unrefined iron ore. A lot of processing happens between the mine and the factory. Data is no different. In its “raw” form, […]
Women in Data: Meet Jacqueline Paneque
The latest installment in our Q&A series with female leaders in data features Jacqueline Paneque, Head of Data Literacy and Data Quality at TE Connectivity. (Read our previous Q&A here.) Jacqueline Paneque has long been fascinated with the power of data. After transitioning from a career in finance, she worked her way up to become head of […]
These 11 Data Leaders Want You to Prioritize Continuous Learning
In today’s fast-paced tech environment, data and IT professionals are increasingly investing in continuous learning to future-proof their careers. Why? According to the World Economic Forum, we are in the midst of a “reskilling revolution,” with technology expected to radically transform 1.1 billion jobs in the next decade. A recent IBM survey estimated that 40% of the workforce will […]
The Importance of Continuing Education in Data and Tech
Continuous upskilling ensures that individuals are equipped with the latest knowledge and technical skills needed to handle their jobs in data management fields. Employers increasingly seek candidates who not only possess foundational knowledge but also demonstrate the capacity to adapt and grow with emerging industry trends. Moreover, skills that enhance data security, data management, and the ethical […]
Should You Get Certified as a Data Professional?
In today’s data-driven workplace, data professionals face a constant challenge: validating their expertise while maintaining day-to-day responsibilities. One solution increasingly lies in attaining professional certification, a formalized training framework that provides practical experience. Some industry professionals may believe that learning on the job and a track record of successful projects provide equivalent evidence of expertise […]