AI-based business models and products that use generative AI (GenAI) are proliferating across a wide range of industries. The current wave of AI is creating new ways of working, and research suggests that business leaders feel optimistic about the potential for measurable productivity and customer service improvements, as well as transformations in the way that […]
Data Marketplace, Data Catalog, and Data Sharing Agreements: Let’s Make It Clear
As some of you already know, I am dedicating these summer days to the writing of my new book, “99 Questions About Data Management,” which follows in some way the book “20 Things You Have to Know About Data Management.” After the many questions I have received, I find it interesting to answer this one: […]
Introducing the Data Analytics Fabric Concept
Organizations all over the world – both profit and nonprofit – are looking at leveraging data analytics for improved business performance. Findings from a McKinsey survey indicate that data-driven organizations are 23 times more likely to acquire customers, six times as likely to retain customers, and 19 times more profitable [1]. Research by MIT found that digitally mature firms are 26% […]
Yes, Being a Citizen Data Scientist Can Help You Succeed
If your enterprise has nominated you for the role of a citizen data scientist, you must have the right tools and augmented analytics features to help you fulfill your role. Gartner has predicted that “90% of corporate strategies will explicitly mention information as a critical enterprise asset and analytics as an essential competency.” This statement, coupled with […]
Unlocking Strategic Insights by Leveraging Data Analytics in Product Management
In the dynamic landscape of contemporary business, data analytics in product management has become a pivotal driver of success. Data analytics, the systematic exploration of data sets to glean valuable insights, has revolutionized how companies design, develop, and refine their products. This transformative tool empowers product managers with a nuanced understanding of customer preferences, market trends, […]
How Cloud Economics Help Businesses Build Cyber Resilience in the Cloud
Cloud computing has enabled many organizations to improve the scalability and flexibility of a variety of crucial business functions. As migration to cloud-based solutions gains momentum, understanding the total cost of cloud adoption is crucial. Cloud economics, in particular, is a framework that has been tailored to evaluate and enhance the financial dimensions of harnessing […]
Scale-Out ZFS: Scalable Storage for Exponential Data Growth and Powerful Data Protection
Advanced data-intensive applications, the increased use of digitalization, and IoT devices are forcing organizations across various industries to reevaluate how they handle large amounts of data and exponential data growth effectively and efficiently. ZFS is a popular storage system because it is powerful and flexible, making it well-suited to handle large amounts of data while […]
The Cool Kids Corner: The Interplay Between Data Governance and AI
Hello! I’m Mark Horseman and welcome to The Cool Kids Corner. This is my monthly check-in to share with you the people and ideas I encounter as a data evangelist with DATAVERSITY. (Read last month’s column here.) This month, we’re talking about the interplay between Data Governance and artificial intelligence (AI). What do we need […]
Top Data Migration Considerations for Data Teams
Organizations have become highly data-centric in the past years, increasing complications and costs as the volume of data rose. However, data integrity issues alone cost organizations $12.9 million annually, on average, according to Gartner. Because of this, data professionals have spent valuable time, resources, and brainpower on identifying and solving data issues rather than higher-value tasks. […]
The Three Things Data Practitioners Struggle With
Data Management has never been more critical than today. As AI grows more prominent, data initiatives are more important than ever. As the digital age propels us forward, the need for robust DataOps strategies becomes evident. These strategies, however, are not devoid of challenges. Data-focused practitioners have a unique relationship with data. They are grappling […]