Any time we stare into the crystal ball and try to predict the future, we try to balance what we want to see and what we hope won’t happen. We have to extrapolate from our own experiences, and what we think will take place after. And we’ll have to try and anticipate things that might […]
Graph: A Must-Have Enterprise Technology in 2022
If 2021 was the year graph technology went mainstream, 2022 will be the year it becomes an enterprise “must-have.” Graph companies have attracted hundreds of millions of dollars in funding this year, as more organizations scale up (and out) with graph. In addition to the usual graph use cases – which include fraud detection, anti-money […]
Invest in Your Recovery Before Disaster Strikes
In the digital economy, business continuity is inextricably bound to technology. From retail and travel to finance and the public sector, services being moved online and employees working remotely means businesses are more reliant on their digital infrastructure than ever before. While organizations can take steps to protect their digital services from incidents caused by user error, […]
2021 DATAVERSITY Top 20
As 2021 draws to a close, we here at DATAVERSITY HQ want to take some time to reflect on the highlights (and lowlights) of this year. What kinds of content made you jump for joy? Which Data Management topics most helped data people succeed in and advance their careers? With in-person events on hold for […]
Data Modeling Trends in 2022
A data model should show the relationships that exist between various customers, concepts, products, among many. Data Modeling describes the creation of a visual representation (a chart or diagram) of a data system, or parts of that system. It is used to display and communicate connections between objects/concepts and shows their relationships. The goal of […]
Is Air-Gapped Backup Necessary for Effective Data Protection?
Air-gapped backup is becoming increasingly popular in the backup and disaster recovery (DR) industry. Most backup and DR vendors are already offering it as an integrated feature or in the process of including it in their solution(s). The biggest driver for air-gapping is the increasing number of cyber threats such as ransomware. Ransomware attacks have […]
Top Cloud and Cyber Asset Management Trends of 2022
Companies have been racing to mature their technologies and pursue digital transformations in the last few years, as a way to gain or maintain competitive advantage and resilience. This has led to an emerging area of focus: cyber asset management. Organizations are now taking inventory of their IT infrastructure and prioritizing more agile cyber asset […]
The Architecture of Cyber Recovery: Cyber Recovery Vaults
Do a Google images search for “vaults” and you’ll get a quick visual tour of architectural history, a display of the varied designs of bank safes created to secure cash and other valuables, and even an introduction to gymnastic vaults. Each of these provides a dynamic vision of what a “vault” is and of its physical presence. […]
The Importance of Data Quality Tools
Data Quality tools can help to make data more trustworthy and more manageable. Inaccurate data promotes poor decision-making, missed opportunities, and lower profits. As use of the cloud continues to grow and become more complex, Data Quality has become a critical issue. Data Quality tools, when used effectively, resolve the issues that cause these problems. […]
Tales of Data Modelers
Reading Larry Burns’ “Data Model Storytelling” (TechnicsPub.com, 2021) was a really good experience for a guy like me (i.e., someone who thinks that data models are narratives). I agree with Larry on so many things. However, this post is not a review of Larry’s book. Read it for yourself – highly recommended. Reading it triggered […]