Machine Learning elicits mixed reactions. On the one hand, some consider Machine Learning a company’s new super power that has “swept enterprise technology, using mass amounts of data and algorithms to make predictions.” At the same time Machine Learning has been considered an overhyped fad and a panacea, failing to deliver. While both can be […]
Data Governance Trends in 2019
In October 2018, DATAVERSITY® released the report Trends in Data Governance and Data Stewardship, which was based on an online survey that garnered responses primarily from Information and Data Governance specialists, Data and Information Architects, and Business Intelligence and Analytics professionals. Findings from the survey revealed, among other things, that there’s still a lack of […]
Data Scientist vs. Data Engineer
The Background of Data Science Roles It was thought that the year 2018 would create a huge demand-supply gap in the Data Science market as supply would fail to keep pace with the rising demand for expert Data Scientists. However, the recent buzz from Gartner, which says more than 40 percent of Data Science tasks […]
Kubernetes Fundamentals: Facilitating Cloud Deployment and Container Simplicity
Kubernetes (sometimes abbreviated to “kube”) is open-sourced, was originally developed by Google, and organizes containers into logical units for transport and use in the cloud. Containers support the construction of self-contained environments capable of transporting data, and the software supporting it. Containers are, ultimately, a way to package software and other application components. It is […]
The Data Hub Brings Opportunities for Data Orchestration
The massive proliferation of data volumes has created an important opportunity for business insight and data-informed decision-making, but many companies struggle with getting the value out of all that data. “While data is the new gold, and we are currently experiencing a data-driven ‘gold rush,’ enterprises are still struggling to manage data from multiple sources,” […]
Data Architecture with Data Governance: A Proactive Approach
“Data Architecture is the physical implementation of the Business Strategy,” said Nigel Turner, Principal Consultant in E.M.E.A. at Global Data Strategy, Ltd., speaking at the DATAVERSITY® Enterprise Data Governance Online Conference. “It’s a key part of the whole continuum that you need to build within an organization to manage data effectively,” and Data Governance forms […]
The Semantic Knowledge Graph: A Tribute
Noam Chomsky, the philosopher, cognitive scientist, historian, social critic, and father of modern linguistics, has authored over 1,000 articles and 130 books. The 89-year-old intellectual also has written films and appeared in many documentaries. The substantial work he has done in linguistics and politics has earned him the title of “most cited living author.” Now […]
Blockchain Use Cases
Blockchain, which is akin to a distributed and decentralized accounts ledger, can record and verify high volumes of digital transactions, irrespective of location. So, Blockchain has the capacity to contribute to many industry sectors, besides finance. As a secure technology platform, Blockchain’s main benefits are accuracy, protection against fraud, and easy sharing of information. The […]
Data Strategy Trends in 2019
What do the world’s most successful digital organizations — companies like Amazon and Alphabet — have in common? The answer: A strong focus on data. Donna Burbank, Managing Director at Global Data Strategy, Ltd., says that the connection between excellent data utilization and business success is not a coincidence. The World Economic Forum, she reminds […]
2018 DATAVERSITY Top 20
As we wrap up 2018 and prepare ourselves for 2019, it’s time to take a moment to review and reflect. And while in review, we take the opportunity to look at the content published, produced, and consumed over the last year. In looking at the top 20 published articles and blogs of the year, Machine […]