Convert From Big Data to Smart Data
Did you know that 90% of all data has been generated over the last 2 years? Big Data has been an…
Data Education
The Unfolding of the Data-Centric Paradigm – Part 1
There is a movement to upend traditional thinking about information systems by putting data and meaning at the center of…
Conceptual Modeling Requires Conceptual and Critical Thinking
I am surprised to see a lot of people jumping straight into logical or even physical modeling and skipping conceptual…
Cloud Computing to Make Noise in 2020
Some industry experts say that just a couple of years ago, cloud computing was dismissed as the latest technology trend,…
Business Glossary and Metadata: Small Teams Data Governance
In my last article I suggested that many organizations have approached Data Governance incorrectly using only centralize data governance teams…
Common Data Governance Challenges
Organizations faced with the delivery of formal Data Governance or Information Governance programs recognize that there are several challenges they…
How Data Strategy and Machine Learning Intersect
Are you worried about the security of your valuable data? Well, with the massive growth of business data in terms…
The Data-Centric Revolution: Toss Out Metadata That Does Not Bring Joy
As I write this, I can almost hear you wail “No, no, we don’t have too much metadata, we don’t…
Steps to an Effective Data Governance Structure
The quality of data used in business is more important now than ever before. Accordingly, in order for organizations to…
Make an Impact: Data Governance’s Missing Piece
It’s no secret that Data Governance is difficult to get right. Many organizations are on their third or fourth go-round…