Enterprises are taking Data Governance—planning and programming to control and secure data—more seriously. In a recent DATAVERSITY® Trends in Data Management Report, 76 percent of organizations have a Data Governance program in place or such a plan for the future. This makes sense as companies focus more on security and business growth. Data breaches have […]
RWDG Webinar: Data Governance and Metadata Management
To view just the slides from this presentation, click HERE>> This webinar is sponsored by: About the Webinar Metadata is a tool that improves data understanding, builds end-user confidence, and improves the return on investment in every asset associated with becoming a data-centric organization. Metadata’s use has expanded beyond “data about data” to cover every phase […]
RWDG Slides: Data Governance and Metadata Management
Data Governance and Metadata Management from DATAVERSITY To view just the On Demand recording of this presentation, click HERE>> This webinar is sponsored by: About the Webinar Metadata is a tool that improves data understanding, builds end-user confidence, and improves the return on investment in every asset associated with becoming a data-centric organization. Metadata’s use has […]
A Brief History of Cloud Computing
In 1963, DARPA (the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) presented MIT with $2 million for Project MAC. The funding included a requirement for MIT to develop technology allowing for a “computer to be used by two or more people, simultaneously.” In this case, one of those gigantic, archaic computers using reels of magnetic tape for […]
DataEd Webinar: Data Management vs. Data Governance Program
To view just the slides from this presentation, click HERE>> This webinar is sponsored by: About the Webinar Both Data Management and Data Governance are relatively new disciplines. It can be helpful to understand the differences between and relationship each has to the other. Data Governance: Managing data with guidance kind of says it all. But […]
DataEd Slides: Data Management vs. Data Governance Program
Data Management vs. Data Governance Program from DATAVERSITY To view the On-Demand Recording from this presentation, click HERE>> This webinar is sponsored by: About the Webinar Both Data Management and Data Governance are relatively new disciplines. It can be helpful to understand the differences between and relationship each has to the other. Data Governance: Managing data […]
Impact of Data Quality on Big Data Management
As the available industry literature suggests, Data Quality (DQ) is seriously hindering the success of many big data projects. However, it is apparent that without an organized movement in favor of Data Quality for big data, nothing will actually happen to change the current scenario. In an interview with the CEO of Informatica, Anil Chakravarthy, […]
A Plan for Developing a Working Data Strategy Scorecard
A Data Strategy isn’t a “one and done” activity. It’s an ongoing program, built around measurable business goals, that provides a means to identify and refine deliverables on a regular basis. As business needs change, it must evolve, focusing on components where investment is practical. An initial Data Strategy shouldn’t include everything: aiming for “good […]
Business Intelligence and Analytics Trends in 2022
The industry giants – Microsoft, Google, IBM, Amazon, and Oracle – are still leading in the global analytics market shares. Microsoft, Amazon, and Oracle are additionally outperforming the market for all other vendors. However, it’s interesting to note that the battle among the top analytics vendors is not over “sophisticated algorithms,” but over Data Quality. […]
ADV Webinar: Measuring Data Quality Return on Investment
To view just the slides from this presentation, click HERE>> This webinar was sponsored by: About the Webinar Data Quality is an elusive subject that can defy measurement and yet be critical enough to derail any project, strategic initiative, or even a company. The data layer of an organization is a critical component because it […]