Welcome to our new series, “Book of the Month.” In this series, we will explore new books in the data management space, highlighting how thought leaders are driving innovation and shaping the future. This month, we’re grabbing a cup of coffee, settling into our favorite reading nook, and diving into “Humanizing Data Strategy: Leading Data […]
The Data Difference: How SMBs Are Getting Ahead of the Competition
The cost of complacency is becoming crystal clear in the small and medium-sized business (SMB) space. There’s little room for those who rest on their laurels, especially when they make up over 95% of businesses globally emerging all the time. Amid fierce and crowded competition, innovation increasingly sets apart the high performers from those struggling to stand their […]
The Relationship Between Storage Consolidation and a Hybrid Multi-Cloud IT Strategy
When you are presenting a way for IT to save money and have a better strategy to leverage the cloud, here’s a pro tip that can benefit any and all enterprises: A hybrid multi-cloud approach, with a strong private cloud configuration, creates the opportunity to consolidate storage arrays for maximum efficiency. Consolidation of storage saves on […]
Improving Data Quality with Data Stewardship
To get value from data, data stewards must understand and apply business requirements. When business ambiguity arises about how to best serve data stakeholders, data stewards need to know how to find out this information and with whom to speak. By doing so, stewards can align fit-for-purpose data with business needs and improve data quality. Data stewards understand […]
Future-Proofing Your Data Strategy: A Deep Dive into Data Engineering Trends
Businesses today rely heavily on data and strive to harness its full potential while navigating a constantly changing landscape. The secret is to combine smart analytics with a strong data engineering strategy. As we continue into 2024, data engineering trends and insights will continue to be critical for businesses hoping to prosper in this cutthroat industry. Future-proofing […]
From AI Hype to Adoption: What’s Holding AI Back in 2024?
When generative AI exploded onto the tech scene in 2022, companies scrambled to adopt the “Next Big Thing.” Now, everyone from the smallest startups to the biggest banks and retailers wants to reap the benefits it has to offer. GenAI promised a workforce revolution – let the computer take care of your busywork so you […]
A Deep Dive into Data Strategy: Accelerating AI Adoption for Businesses
In today’s digital age, vast amounts of business data are gathered from different sources. Even when organizations strategically invest in analytics tools, they still face challenges in the form of data silos, unstructured data management, and failure of business-driven insights from tools. To combat these challenges, more businesses are revamping with data strategy to seamlessly […]
Understanding the Potential Failures of a Data Governance Program
Implementing a successful data governance program is essential for any organization that wants to manage its data effectively. However, these programs can sometimes fail, often due to issues related to key business drivers. In the pursuit of effective data management, many organizations overlook the practical realities and challenges that can significantly impact their success. While […]
Cloud Computing and Business Strategy: How to Align for Maximum Impact
Today’s modern business landscape is fiercely competitive, and companies are wielding cloud computing as a strategic weapon to gain an edge. Cloud computing has revolutionized how businesses operate, offering on-demand access to a vast pool of IT resources – storage, servers, databases, networking, and software – all securely delivered over the internet. Imagine ditching expensive […]
Key Steps for Managing Scope 3 Data Efficiently
As the effects of climate change become increasingly clear, businesses today are facing unprecedented pressure to rein in their carbon footprints and to properly account for and disclose their environmental impact. The era of vague, voluntary corporate mission statements on climate-related goals to satisfy internal and external stakeholders’ demands is over. In their place have […]