Think of an organization trying to create a single understanding of the information of the organization and the instances of that data around its estate. Consider different groups of people contributing to and using this model from different perspectives and varying reasons. And view this in the context of Data Governance, Data Architecture or Business […]
RWDG Slides: Data Governance Roles and Responsibilities
RWDG Slides: Data Governance Roles and Responsibilities from DATAVERSITY To view just the On Demand recording of this presentation, click HERE>> About the Webinar Roles and responsibilities are the backbone to a successful Data Governance program. The way you define and utilize the roles will be the biggest factor of program success. From data stewards […]
RWDG Webinar: Data Governance Roles and Responsibilities
To view just the slides from this presentation, click HERE>> About the Webinar Roles and responsibilities are the backbone to a successful Data Governance program. The way you define and utilize the roles will be the biggest factor of program success. From data stewards to the steering committee and everyone in between, people will need […]
A Data Governance Policy Becomes a Focal Point of Real Change
Click to learn more about author Steve Zagoudis. One of the most critical aspects of an effective Data Governance implementation is having a comprehensive Data Governance policy. The need for a policy is often considered a bureaucratic burden. Like a charter, all governance groups seem forced to have these two governing documents as a license […]
Garbage In, Garbage Out: How We Got Here and Why We Must Get Out Now
Click to learn more about author Bill O’Kane. Organizations across industries continue to deal with a broad-based inability to commoditize siloed business processes in favor of a digital business transformation — one that requires a common understanding of the organization’s master data. Studies have found that many businesses have recently become much more cognizant of this, or […]
Crafting Great Business Definitions: Shaping Precise Definitions
Click to learn more about author Ronald G. Ross. In this third post of a four-part series about crafting great business definitions, I will explore how to make definitions precise. Surprisingly, the very first word in the definition is key to keeping it on target. Beyond that, I will explain how to express fine distinctions between […]
Revolutionizing Your Data Catalog with Automated Metadata and Lineage
Click to learn more about author Emily Washington. In recent years, enterprise data across multiple industries has led to groundbreaking innovation: In the utility industry, energy companies build consumer portals for sharing energy-saving information, supporting the customer by cutting energy costs and protecting the environment. Financial institutions build modern applications and analyze client financial records […]
The Skills Gap Putting Organizations at Risk of CCPA Violations
Click to learn more about author Anne Hardy. It’s been a number months since the CCPA was enacted by the State of California. Still, companies are facing a whole new problem: a Data Management skills shortage. The CCPA gives individuals the right to a “verifiable consumer request.” This request requires enterprises to send the individual […]
How Can Data Strategy Strengthen Advanced Analytics?
The journey of advanced analytics has been a long in development, with many hurdles along the way. Some of the most complicated aspects of data analytics that still remain today are data gathering technologies, data cleansing methods, and skill support for advanced analytics. It has taken years to come to the automated age of business […]
Data Quality Drives a Safer Working Environment for Asset-Intensive Organizations
Click to learn more about author Jeff Kinard. Every organization strives to deliver high-quality data to support and inform better decisions. Ensuring robust data is essential as businesses seek to optimize operational efficiency. Recent research found that 95 percent of organizations see negative impacts resulting from poor Data Quality. When it comes to asset-intensive industries, […]