A Step Ahead: From Acts to Aggregates — Record-ness and Data-ness in Practice
Introduction What is the difference between records and data? What differentiates records managers from data managers? Do these distinctions still…
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Through the Looking Glass: Data as Code? Or Data as a Code?
Readers of my column know my aversion to buzzwords.[1] I approach the hot catchphrase “Data as Code” with trepidation. Already,…
You Don’t Know Data! (The Importance of Sound Definitions)
W. Edwards Deming, the father of statistical quality control, said: “If you can’t describe what you are doing as a…
Game-Changing Data Definitions You Cannot Afford to Ignore
In today’s data-driven world, the terms “data governance” and “data stewardship” have become buzzwords, often thrown around without a clear…
What Is Data Science, Really?
Not too long ago, I attended a conference on data analytics and machine learning. I listened to one innovative and…