Articles
Converting Big Data into Actionable Intelligence
In today’s world, access to data is no longer a problem. There are such huge volumes of data generated in real-time that several…
Metadata Improves Security, Quality, and Transparency
How does Spotify win against a competitor like Apple? They use data better. Using machine learning and AI, Spotify creates value for their…
The Key Role of the Data Governance Partner
A question was raised in a recent webinar about the role of the Data Architect and Data Modelers in a Data Governance program. My webinar…
Data Management Enables eCommerce Success
With the continuous evolution of technology and daily shifts in shopping trends, eCommerce is constantly adapting. Using reliable insights…
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Columns
All in the Data: Connecting Data to Revenue
I believe that my strongest articles and columns come from opportunities to work with great companies and organization. Of course, I cannot…
Data Professional Introspective: What Good Looks Like – Part 3
This column is next in the series of how organizations achieve and sustain significant improvements in fundamental data management disciplines…
Practical Points from the DGPO: Tying Data Strategy to Corporate Strategy
Globalization is here and competition is beyond boarders. Corporate survival will need a solid corporate strategy with an accompanying data…
The Book Look: Data Model Storytelling
Larry Burns’ latest book, Data Model Storytelling, is all about maximizing the value of data modeling and keeping data models (and data…
Blogs
Machine Learning is Replacing Music Mastering
As AI continues to penetrate many areas of our lives, the music industry is no exception. Although there are many music production-related…
AI Transforming Unstructured Data Governance
The business case for data governance has been made several times in these pages. There can be no disagreement that every company and every…
Improve Data Governance with These Data Modeling Tips
Data Governance describes the practices and processes organizations use to manage the access, use, quality and security of an organizations…
Importance of Data Science in 2021
Data is critical for any business as it helps them make decisions based on trends, statistical numbers and facts. Due to this importance of…
Features
What Does Cloud Forensics Mean for Privacy?
The development of the cloud has opened thousands of doors to increasing the speed and efficiency of data management and connectivity.…
Can We Reduce the Risks of Artificial Intelligence?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is already in place with applications in areas such as medicine, automobile, education, communication…
Common Quality Assurance (QA) Problems
According to research work done by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the US economy loses from $22.5 billion to $59.5…
Why Data Quality Matters
“Quality is never an accident. It is always the result of intelligent effort.” John Ruskin, prominent Victorian era…
Is Data an Asset in Real Estate?
How is the multi-billion real estate sector doing in a data-driven world? The industry sits on loads of data gathered about property, their…
Data Governance is a Crucial Part of Your Business Strategy
Since July 2018, over €274M in fines have been enforced by the EU General Data Protection Regulation. The lion’s share…
Building a Data Governance Business Case
When it comes to executing a data governance strategy, there is no standard approach. Of course, there are common methods and tools, but…
Using Data and Technology to Increase Employee Productivity
Any successful business knows that high levels of employee productivity is key to ultimate long-term success. Productive employees keep up…
How Artificial Intelligence is Expected to Change the Development Process
“Robots are not going to replace humans; they are going to make their jobs much more humane. Difficult, demeaning, demanding, dangerous,…