Big Data refers to extremely large data sets of varying types of data – structured, unstructured, and semi-structured – that can be collected, stored, and later analyzed to provide insights for organizations. Big Data’s promise depends on how the data is managed. In the past data was organized in relational models, sometimes within data warehouses, […]
Case Study: Three Strategies for Data Governance Success
“How do we measure the quality of our health care?” asked Laura Tellmann, Healthcare Informatics Executive at BJC HealthCare in St. Louis, speaking at the Enterprise Data World 2017 Conference. She shared a photo of a young boy who had survived a brain tumor and post-surgery stroke, as a reminder that the quality of the […]
What Is Metadata?
Metadata is information about the data collected. According to the Data Management Body of Knowledge (DMBoK), metadata “includes information about technical and business processes, data rules and constraints, and logical and physical data structures.” Think of it as a wrapper around data that describes it, like how packaging tells what food is in a box or […]
DAMA International’s Guide to Data Management Body of Knowledge (DMBoK) Version 2
by Angela Guess DAMA International recently released the following press release: “DAMA International, in partnership with Technics Publications, is pleased to announce the release date for the updated DAMA DMBoK® is 30 June 2017. Pre-orders for DMBoK® version 2 will begin on 17 May 2017 and will be available on the DAMA International website. This […]