Data is expanding in volume, variety, and sources; therefore, so is the business need for trustworthy, accurate, and timely data for on-demand “competitive intelligence.” Data fabric use cases offer a long-range technological solution for handling the myriad challenges that come with such a complex data ecosystem. This “converged platform,” designed with a unique architecture and […]
Tips for Risk Assessment and Management
Click to learn more about author Ashok Sharma. Small businesses are prone to a lot of risks. From financial threats and market competition to unexpected issues like hazardous equipment, medical expenses, legal expenses, and security issues, a small business can be affected by any (or several) of these problems at any time. And as a small […]
How Much Data Quality is Good Enough?
Ask the question “How much Data Quality is good enough?” and see some very puzzled and alarmed looks. Data Quality, comprising all activities making data fit for consumption, plays a fundamental role in trust, security, privacy, and competitiveness. Good Data Quality is critical because it fuels a surviving and thriving business. While it would be […]
When Compliance isn’t Good Enough: Thinking Beyond Regulations is a Must
Click to learn more about author Mark Cassetta. As compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) kicks into gear, how can organizations apply the most valuable lessons learned from the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)? Topping the list is thinking and acting beyond compliance to build and sustain a long-range view of data […]
Disaster Recovery Planning Season is Every Season
Click to learn more about author Matt VanderZwaag. Spring floods, summer tornadoes, winter blizzards – Disaster Recovery (DR) planning for mission-critical IT assets is seldom top-of-mind, until headline-grabbing, “seasonal” disasters occur. Even then many organizations are resistant to investing in DR, gambling that they will never be subject to a disaster. The fact is disasters […]
So, What is Data Mapping and Why is it the Key to GDPR Compliance?
Click to learn more about author Richard Macaskill. The first three posts in this series on GDPR are: So, What is GDPR and Why Should Database Administrators Care? So, What is GDPR, and Why Should Your Customers Care? So, What is a Data Protection Impact Assessment and Why Should Organizations Care? I’ve read a lot about […]
So, What is a Data Protection Impact Assessment and Why Should Organizations Care?
Click to learn more about author Richard Macaskill. The first two posts in this series on GDPR are: So, What is GDPR and Why Should Database Administrators Care? So, What is GDPR, and Why Should Your Customers Care? If you’ve read anything about the upcoming General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you’ll probably have seen the phrase […]