AI and Data Engineering: The Importance of Validation in Complex Data Systems
In today’s digital systems, vast volumes of information are produced daily. However, simply collecting large amounts of data is not…
Data Blogs
What Is AI Anomia and Why Does It Matter?
We live in an age where the words we use for artificial intelligence are shaping the future faster than the…
Thoughts on the DAMA DMBoK
Many years ago, I contributed material on Database Development and Database Operations Management to the first edition of DAMA International’s…
Principles of Data Value Delivery
I recently published on this site a document I call the “Manifesto for Data Value Delivery” (aka, the “Data Value…
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 digitization initiatives meet…
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…
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 movement…
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 generates…
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…
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…