The Data-Centric Revolution: The Year of the Knowledge Graph
Signals are converging and leading me to believe that 2025 is the Year of the Knowledge Graph. But before we…
Data Columns
Through the Looking Glass: On the Data (and Lack of Such) About Busking
I started playing cello in fourth grade, in the suburbs of Hartford, Conn. I can’t remember when I discovered that…
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 compliance, and sharpens…
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…
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 discussed. Each…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 now. One…