Articles
Information Governance in an Era of Uncertainty
The word “organize” is the root of the word “organization.” Organizations are compelled to organize their information. With that…
Developing and Adopting a Common Language
Executive Summary It seems obvious enough that companies, government agencies and non-profits would benefit from a common language. …
Data Starvation and Your Data Metabolism
David Crosby, of super group fame with Stills, Nash and Young, once said that you have to write about something that goes on in your life…
Taking the Data Blinders Off
Business has a fundamental problem with data quality. In some places it’s merely painful, in others it’s nearly catastrophic. Why is…
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Columns
All in the Data: My, My, Hey, Hey – The Value of Data is Here to Stay
Neil Young waxed poetically when he proclaimed that “It’s better to burn out than it is to rust” in his 1987 rock and roll anthems “My,…
Practical Points from the DGPO: Things to Know About Stewardship
Stewardship is one of the foundational components of a successful data governance (DG) program but it can also be one of the more confusing…
The Data-Centric Revolution: Report From the Front Lines
Earlier this month we hosted the second annual Data-Centric Architecture Forum (#DCAF2020) in Fort Collins, CO. These are the highlights.…
Data is Risky Business: Data Literacy is Not Just About Shiny Toys
In this column I want to talk about data literacy, and not because it is the “buzzword de jour.” By “buzzword de jour” I mean…
Blogs
What Big Data Can and Cannot Do
Big data has been one of the most discussed topics of the last few years. However, this term has been around for a while. Since the term…
AI & Machine Learning Can Solve Data Management Problems
Top Data Management Problems The modern world functions on information. Millions of files are being created, stored, processed, and…
Data Cleansing Vs. Data Enrichment – What is the Difference?
Tucked away in portals across the internet, in different formats, with bad headers, strange encoding, and more – the world of data can be…
Differences Between ‘Available’ and ‘Accessible’
A few months back, our company enjoyed a retreat a few hours north of the city. We bonded, brainstormed, and set visions and goals for the…
Features
COVID-19 Research Database Available
ThinkData Works has built a repository of worldwide COVID-19 data that is being constantly updated and is accessible through their…
O*NET Call to Action – Data Warehouse Specialist Role
The O*NET Data Collection Program, which is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, is seeking the input of expert Data Warehousing…
The Data Catalog Has Risen
If you have been around the IT industry for as long as I have, you have seen technologies and ideas come and go—and sometimes even come…
Cloud-Based Data Mapping Tools
Cloud-based analytics is becoming a pivotal tool for today’s digital businesses. Out of its many advantages, the most significant one…
DG Winter Conference 2019 Takeaways
The 2019 Data Governance Winter Conference took place December 2-6th, 2019 at the oceanfront Marriott Delray Beach in Florida, just steps…
Defeat Your Data Demons
The stories you hear on the news often mention how this person or that person was battling their demons. Alcoholism, drug addiction,…
Tips for a Data Backup Plan
Cyber-attacks are a huge problem for today’s businesses. If you are targeted by a criminal online, then you risk losing everything—…
Challenges of Agile Project Management
Being agile in today’s market is not an option; it is a competitive advantage you cannot afford to miss. When you are quick to adapt to…
Predictive Analytics for Mobile App Dev
In the history of the human race, all leaders have longed for the ability to see into the future. Today in business, that wish is still…