Articles
The Canal of Data: Governance at the Source, Course, and Consumption
Imagine data governance as the management of a vast water canal system. Just as water flows from its headwaters through constructed…
Embracing “Data Town Plans” as a Bridge Between the Business and IT (Part 2)
In the previous article, we looked at two age-old problems facing the IT world. The first related to an issue that is well-recognized but…
Data Governance: Policies, Procedures, and Benefits
Data governance is a framework of rules, processes, and practices that ensure the effective management and utilization of an…
Embracing “Data Town Plans” as a Bridge Between the Business and IT (Part 1)
Imagine building a new city without a “town plan,” yet some people build information technology (IT) solutions without the data…
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Columns
Eyes on Data: Best Practices and Excellence in Data Management Matter More Than Ever
In our increasingly digital economy, data is the oxygen that powers transformation, fuels artificial intelligence, drives regulatory…
The Art of Lean Governance: Future-Proofing During Times of High Uncertainty
Current economic forecasts predict that the odds of a global recession will increase in 2025 due to various factors. A recession compels…
A Step Ahead: Exploring Data Lakes, Warehouses, and Lakehouses
In the ever-evolving world of data management, the terms “data lake,” “data warehouse,” and “data lakehouse” are frequently…
Data Speaks for Itself: The Enterprise Architecture Medical Clinic
Note: For this issue, I have invited one of my students as a special guest contributor, Jason Minton, to be Dr. Minton. Jason is an experienced…
Blogs
The Build vs. Buy Debate: What’s Right for Your Business?
In business today, the ability to embrace flexible technology adoption has become a critical factor for success. Yet only 48% of…
3 Keys to Citizen Data Scientist Success
The citizen data scientist phenomenon is in full swing and — while the approach has its detractors — the proof is in success, and…
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…
Features
The Anatomy of AI Trust in Your Data Stack
As artificial intelligence (AI) progresses from offering suggestions to making autonomous decisions, organizations face a fundamental trust…
Rethinking Data Policies in the Age of AI Governance
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how businesses handle their data, and governance practices need to keep up. Many organizations…
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…