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 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…
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…
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…
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 challenge: Can you…
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…
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 organization’s…
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…
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…