Data compliance delivers benefits to organizations far beyond simply avoiding potential fines for not fulfilling regulatory requirements for collecting, handling, securing, and safely disposing of sensitive data…
Data Mesh Implementation Best Practices
At its core, data mesh challenges the traditional centralized model of Data Management, where a single team or department is responsible for managing all aspects of data…
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 […]
InfoSum Introduces Private Path, a Next-Generation Data Collaboration Technology
According to a recent press release, InfoSum, a leading data collaboration platform, has introduced “Private Path,” a groundbreaking technology revolutionizing measurement in the privacy-centric era. This innovative solution, utilized by early adopters including Circana, Experian, ITV, NCSolutions, S&P Global Mobility, and Tesco Media & Insight Platform, extends InfoSum’s data clean room capabilities. Private Path enables […]
Data Literacy Trends in 2024
Data literacy has become a critical skill in today’s technology-driven world. As we begin 2024, the importance of data literacy trends cannot be overstated. Organizations are recognizing that data is no longer just a byproduct of their operations but a valuable asset that can drive informed decision-making. Data novices are individuals who lack the skills […]
The Cool Kids Corner: Data Mesh and Enabling Your Data Story
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. This month, we’re talking about data mesh. Data mesh represents a federated model of running your data program. While the term is largely […]
IoT Data Governance: Taming the Deluge in Connected Environments
The Internet of Things (IoT) has rapidly redefined many aspects of our lives, permeating everywhere from our jobs to our homes and every space in between. However, the sheer volume and complexity of data generated by an ever-growing network of connected devices presents unprecedented challenges. This article, which is infused with insights from leading experts, aims to demystify […]
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 […]