Peter James Thomas

MAY 3, 2019

Control of Data to ensure it is Fit-for-Purpose. This refers to a wide range of activities from Data Governance to Data Management to Data Quality improvement and indeed related concepts such as Master Data Management. Data Architecture / Infrastructure. Data Strategy.

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TDAN

MAY 17, 2022

One of the greatest contributions to the understanding of data quality and data quality management happened in the 1980s when Stuart Madnick and Rich Wang at MIT adapted the concept of Total Quality Management (TQM) from manufacturing to Information Systems reframing it as Total Data Quality Management (TDQM).

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TDAN

JUNE 18, 2019

The first step to fixing any problem is to understand that problem—this is a significant point of failure when it comes to data. Most organizations agree that they have data issues, categorized as data quality. However, this definition is […].

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Peter James Thomas

OCTOBER 30, 2018

This article is not about Marketing professionals, it is about poorly researched journalism. Prelude… I recently came across an article in Marketing Week with the clickbait-worthy headline of Why the rise of the chief data officer will be short-lived (their choice of capitalisation).

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TDAN

MARCH 17, 2020

Business has a fundamental problem with data quality. In some places it’s merely painful, in others it’s nearly catastrophic. Why is the problem so pervasive? Why does it never seem to get fixed? I believe we’ve been thinking about the problem wrong. It’s time for a fresh look.

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Peter James Thomas

JANUARY 8, 2020

The recently launched Data Strategy Review Service is just one example. White Papers can be based on themes arising from articles published here, they can feature findings from de novo research commissioned in the data arena, or they can be on a topic specifically requested by the client. Follow @peterjthomas.

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TDAN

MARCH 14, 2023

As data programs accelerate their capabilities to tap into insights, the rights of the consumer and their privacy are racing counter. We’ve long had to contend with the balance of how to best use data throughout its lifecycle and build processes. The more recent innovation? The ability to rapidly pivot, experiment, and learn.

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Alation

JANUARY 25, 2022

Gartner is explicit: Data catalogs play a foundational role in the data fabric. And leaders are recognizing the value of a strong data foundation. Indeed, the foundation of your data architecture and strategy – and thus your business strategy – begins with choosing the best data catalog to support your business.

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TDAN

OCTOBER 18, 2022

“Technical debt” refers to the implied cost of future refactoring or rework to improve the quality of an asset to make it easy to understand, work with, maintain, and extend.

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TDAN

AUGUST 15, 2023

Recently, I attended the CDIO Conference in Boston where I had the pleasure of hearing the two Toms (Tom Redman and Tom Davenport) — gurus of data — introduce the concept of tweeners to the data management world. As I listened to their explanation of a tweener (someone who sits with one foot in data […]

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TDAN

JUNE 21, 2022

Twenty-five years ago today, I published the first issue of The Data Administration Newsletter. It only took a few months to recognize that there was an audience for an “online” publication focused on data administration. […].

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TDAN

JUNE 6, 2023

In an increasingly interconnected world, cybersecurity is of the utmost importance for many businesses. In fact, poor security isn’t just a hit to your reputation, it can also be expensive. Businesses of all sizes are looking for ways to mitigate these costs and prepare for cyberattacks.

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TDAN

JANUARY 19, 2021

How many times, when you were a kid, did a thunderstorm cause an immediate mix of emotions: the fear of the continuous boom of the thunder as the clouds rolled in, the calming sensation of the smell of freshwater in the breeze and wind, and the awe and wonder as the lighting streaked through the […].

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TDAN

JULY 2, 2019

The third and final part of the Non-Invasive Data Governance Framework details the breakdown of components by level, providing considerations for what must be included at the intersections. The squares are completed with nouns and verbs that provide direction for meaningful discussions about how the program will be set up and operate.

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TDAN

APRIL 19, 2022

Data driven organizations are innovating faster than ever.

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TDAN

AUGUST 20, 2019

We hope your Data Management career and programs are progressing well. If you have issues, please refer to DAMA.org for references, as well as the DAMA Data Management Body of Knowledge (DMBok). Good day from DAMA International. You can purchase the DMBoK at your favorite book source or via website link.

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TDAN

MAY 14, 2019

Welcome to DAMA Corner, a source of information for data management professionals here in TDAN.com, an industry-leading publication for people interested in learning about data administration, data management disciplines, and best practices.

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TDAN

MAY 14, 2019

Cross-Agency Priority (CAP) Goal #2 is “leverage data as a strategic asset to grow the economy, increase the effectiveness of the Federal Government, facilitate oversight, and promote transparency.” The President’s Management Agenda (PMA) lays out a long-term vision for modernizing the Federal Government.

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