As the amount of data generated globally grows exponentially, data-driven businesses are increasingly turning to more innovative database management systems to store, manage, and process all that data. This article provides an overview of database management, how it has evolved – especially during the COVID-19 pandemic – and the future of database management systems. What Is […]
Data Leadership: The Key to Data Value
Data and business have become inseparable, so if your business isn’t using data effectively, you’re in trouble. Yet using it effectively can be a struggle. Not knowing how to find the right data, not trusting the available data, and not having confidence in the tools and people providing that data can lead people to conclude […]
Developing a Data Analytics Strategy
While data-driven digital platforms and the recent pandemic have opened new and novel opportunities for businesses to go beyond geographical borders and compete in truly global business environments, an average business faces tremendous pressure to demonstrate the value of their operations. With the rising importance of data as the new oil of a global business […]
Evaluating Enterprise Data Literacy
Any organization that aims toward complete digital transformation must move toward Enterprise Data Literacy. So, what exactly is Data Literacy? Gartner defines Data Literacy as: “The ability to read, write and communicate data in context, including an understanding of data sources and constructs, analytical methods and techniques applied – and the ability to describe the […]
Measuring Data Consistency
Measuring data consistency can tell a researcher how valuable and useful their data is. However, the term “data consistency” can be confusing. There are three versions of it. When the term is applied to databases, it describes data consistency within the database. When used with computing strategies, data consistency is focused on the use of […]
Data Mesh vs. Data Lake: Which Is Better for Your Business?
In a data-driven business climate, data is playing a key role in capturing market intelligence and “actionable insights” to augment business operations. Thus, Data Management platforms, tools, and associated technologies are increasingly getting a global focus. Two Data Management technologies have created controversies and have become the topic of hot debates: the data lake and […]
Case Study: New Innovations in IoT Technologies for Manufacturers
Manufacturers want to save money, conserve energy, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but it’s a challenge to see where and when energy use is occurring. When the utility bill arrives, a manufacturer can see how much total energy was used, but energy use is not broken down on a machine-by-machine basis. Invisible energy use hides […]
Data Modeling Tools
Data Modeling tools assist in creating a data model. Data Modeling was initially the process of creating a framework within a database that allowed data to be stored and researched using the data’s relationships. However, the term “Data Modeling” has expanded to include software engineering. A well-designed database (or app) makes the system more efficient, reduces […]
Artificial Intelligence Developments
During the long pandemic, the global population have consistently turned to artificial intelligence-powered technologies for their daily needs. Be it chat bots for uninterrupted customer service, drones for food and medicine delivery during a crisis, or mitigation of growing cyber attacks at the roots—AI has had a solution. As AI increasingly makes machines smarter, human […]
How to Become a DataOps Engineer
DataOps engineers are responsible for designing the data assembly line that allows data engineers and data scientists to gain insight from their analytics and research. DataOps engineers use processes and technologies to improve the speed and quality of projects being worked on. The DataOps philosophy can transform data teams, resulting in smaller development times, improved […]