Articles
Breaking the AI Loop: From Static Thinking to Living Intelligence
Take One: AI As the Fix for U.S.-Africa Relations A student recently asked: “How can AI transform the relationships between the U.S.…
The Impact of Eco-Friendly Innovations on Data Management
Behind every byte is a network of servers and storage systems consuming energy, producing heat, and generating more carbon emissions. While…
Shadow AI – Rising from the Penumbra
In the last couple of years, AI has taken over our organizations. While the benefits of using AI to augment your organization’s ability…
The Role of Dark Data: Uncovering Insights in Unused Information
Dark data remains one of the greatest untapped resources in business. This is due to the vast amounts of usable data that exists within an…
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All in the Data: Data Governance in the Not-for-Profit World
Data governance in the not-for-profit (NFP) world is a lot like organizing a community fundraiser — everyone agrees it’s a great idea, but…
The Book Look: Marketing Intelligence Volume 1 — Building the Foundation
Marketing has come a long way from catchy jingles and billboard campaigns. This book by Dr. Kyle Allison shows you how to use the latest…
Data Professional Introspective: The Final Retrospect
If you’ve been part of the data management and governance world for any amount of time, you’ve likely come across the sharp insights and…
Crossing the Data Divide: Where Should Data Lineage Rank in a Data Leader’s Priorities?
I’ve been deeply involved in implementing data lineage using several technologies throughout my career, but things are different…
Blogs
The Importance of Data Strategy in Digital Transformation
The term digital transformation may mean different things to different companies. At its most fundamental, digital transformation is the…
What Does the Citizen Data Scientist Concept Entail?
In 2016, the technology research firm Gartner coined the term “citizen data scientist,” defining it as “a person who creates or…
Predictive Analytics Supports Citizen Data Scientists
Like every other business, your organization must plan for success. In order to do this, the team must have a dependable plan, be able to…
A Data Value Manifesto
If you haven’t already heard, a number of organizations have laid off their CDOs and CDO groups and data teams because of a perceived…
Features
What Is Augmented Analytics and Why Is It Important?
Perhaps your business is considering an augmented analytics solution, or your enterprise already has some version of business intelligence…
Why We Shouldn’t Be Surprised by the High Failure Rates of AI
The Vegas Chapel Epiphany While delivering a workshop in Las Vegas recently, I walked past several wedding chapels, each offering…
The Future of Data Engineering and AI-Driven Analytics in the Workforce
The future of data engineering and AI-driven analytics is both exciting and complex. As technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace, so…
How Data Modeling Made Me a Better Engineer
My name is Bill Burkett, and I am a data modeler. I don’t call myself that often and sometimes have misgivings about doing so. I…
Living the Ungoverned Life
Organizations often assume they have data governance under control, but in reality, many are simply reacting to data chaos rather than…
Generative AI vs. Predictive AI: Comparing Apples and Oranges
The AI revolution is upon us, with businesses pouring billions of dollars into generative and predictive AI solutions. From crafting unique…
Decentralized, Centralized, and Federated Data Governance
In my discussions with CIOs over the last several years, they have repeatedly told me that they strongly dislike traditional data…
Building Robust Cybersecurity Frameworks with Outdated Infrastructure
Infrastructure security is a leading concern for cybersecurity professionals today. Cybercriminals are targeting industrial systems with…
The Challenges of Data Migration: Ensuring Smooth Transitions Between Systems
Data migration — the process of transferring data from one system to another — is a critical undertaking for organizations striving to…