In June’s Book of the Month, we’re reading Doug Needham’s “Data Structure Synthesis.” The tagline on the book is “Boosting Productivity Through Data Structure Reuse.” Ultimately, the book is about combining the mathematical truths of set theory and applying that to data modeling, but all wrapped together in an adventure with the author. Needham starts the […]
Augmented Analytics Tools Can Enable Data Democratization
What is business intelligence democratization? Put simply, BI democratization is the open access to business intelligence and augmented analytics tools to enable analysis and understanding of the data within the enterprise systems. The “democratization” component relates to the “who.” Who gets access to the data? The simple answer is: everyone. In an environment where intelligence and […]
Book of the Month: “The One About Data”
In this month’s Book of the Month, we’re looking at Fuad Hendricks’ “The One About Data … The Coffee Shop Chats.” This is the first in what is becoming a series of coffee shop chats. The book sets up a true-to-life scenario of a bunch of peers having coffee and solving the world’s data problems […]
Book of the Month: “Non-Invasive Data Governance Unleashed”
In April’s Book of the Month, we’re looking at Bob Seiner’s “Non-Invasive Data Governance Unleashed: Empowering People to Govern Data and AI.” This is Seiner’s third book on non-invasive data governance (NIDG) and acts as a companion piece to the original. It provides some focus on how to apply NIDG principles and leverage data governance to […]
Beyond Data Access: Enabling the Data-Driven Journey (Part 2)
Building on Part 1’s assessment and alignment foundation, we now focus on transforming momentum into sustainable data capabilities. Having established stakeholder buy-in and identified pitfalls, the journey continues with practical implementation that delivers measurable value. Success requires advancing three parallel tracks simultaneously: By progressing these tracks in concert rather than sequentially, organizations can maintain momentum, […]
Thinking Like a Data Person: Strategies for Better Decision-Making
Today, data is no longer used for just operations and compliance; it is the driving force behind a company’s strategy and performance. To leverage data for improved business performance, employees must think like a “data person” – a data scientist or a decision scientist. But what exactly is a data person, and how can a […]
Beyond Data Access: Cracking the Code of True Data Enablement (Part 1)
“We’re implementing a data enablement strategy across the organization!” The executive’s eyes gleam with pride. Yet across the conference room table, blank stares and polite nods mask a troubling reality. Despite billions invested in data democratization, organizations keep force-feeding data initiatives to an unready workforce. The result? Expensive tools gather dust while critical insights remain […]
Data Sips: Interview with Mathias Vercauteren
Data Sips is a new video miniseries presented by Ippon Technologies and DATAVERSITY that showcases quick conversations with industry experts from last month’s Data Governance & Information Quality (DGIQ) Conference in Washington, D.C. The third episode of the series features Mathias Vercauteren, president and principal of Data Vantage Consulting, chatting with host Steve MacLauchlan, head of data […]
Key Takeaways from the DGIQ East 2024 + AI Governance Conferences
There’s nothing quite like gathering with data professionals – friends old and new – at a DATAVERSITY conference. Last month’s event was particularly special, combining the well-established Data Governance & Information Quality (DGIQ) East Conference with the inaugural AI Governance Conference (AIGov). Adding to the excitement was the expanded Women in Data Management and Governance (WDMG) program. With so much packed […]
How Data Will Reshape Industries in 2025
Data has become a driving force behind change and innovation in 2025, fundamentally altering how businesses operate. Across sectors, organizations are using advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and data-sharing technologies to improve decision-making, foster collaboration, and uncover new opportunities. In the upcoming year, the focus is on making data more accessible, protecting […]