Cloudera

MARCH 4, 2024

In this article, we will walk you through the process of implementing fine grained access control for the data governance framework within the Cloudera platform. This allows the organization to comply with government regulations and internal security policies. A business metadata collection called “Project.”

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TDAN

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The role of data products has become pivotal, driving organizations towards insightful decision-making and competitive advantage. However, ensuring the achievement of these data products demands the strategic integration of Non-Invasive Data Governance (NIDG). Central to this cooperation is the […]

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TDAN

MARCH 16, 2021

The purpose of this article is to provide a model to conduct a self-assessment of your organization’s data environment when preparing to build your Data Governance program. Take the […].

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CIO Business Intelligence

APRIL 29, 2022

Preparing for an artificial intelligence (AI)-fueled future, one where we can enjoy the clear benefits the technology brings while also the mitigating risks, requires more than one article. This first article emphasizes data as the ‘foundation-stone’ of AI-based initiatives. Establishing a Data Foundation. era is upon us.

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Alation

JANUARY 26, 2023

Data is a key asset for businesses in the modern world. Used correctly, it can improve internal operations, power marketing strategies, and much more. That’s why many organizations invest in technology to improve data processes, such as a machine learning data pipeline. Let’s look at five different ways.

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TDAN

DECEMBER 20, 2022

It has been eight years plus since the first edition of my book, Non-Invasive Data Governance: The Path of Least Resistance and Greatest Success, was published by long-time TDAN.com contributor, Steve Hoberman, and his publishing company Technics Publications. That seems like a long time ago.

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TDAN

JUNE 30, 2020

You may already have a formal Data Governance program in place. Or … you are presently going through the process of trying to convince your Senior Leadership or stakeholders that a formal Data Governance program is necessary. Maybe you are going through the process of convincing the stakeholders that Data […].

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TDAN

AUGUST 15, 2023

Yes, let’s talk about data governance, that thing we love to hate. I just attended the 17th Annual Chief Data Officer and Information Quality Symposium in July, and there, I heard many creative suggestions for renaming data governance.

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TDAN

AUGUST 31, 2021

Data is everywhere! But can you find the data you need? What can be done to ensure the quality of the data? How can you show the value of investing in data? Can you trust it when you get it? These are not new questions, but many people still do not know how to practically […].

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TDAN

APRIL 19, 2022

Top Down vs. Bottom Up Have you heard the terms “top-down” or “bottom-up” associated with approaches to Data Governance? If so, do you think top down is the only way to execute your Data Governance Program?

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TDAN

JUNE 1, 2021

“Quality is never an accident. ” John Ruskin, prominent Victorian era social thinker Data-driven decision-making is fast becoming a critical business strategy for organizations in every sector. However, if the data used to make these decisions is not high-quality, it can’t be trusted.

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TDAN

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Organizations that have implemented Data Governance programs, or Information Governance, Data/Information Management or Records Management programs will be the first to tell you that these data disciplines are not easy to operationalize. Data Management requires that the organization care for data as an asset.

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TDAN

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Organizations faced with the delivery of formal Data Governance or Information Governance programs recognize that there are several challenges they will face when getting started and as the program is operationalized. The challenges are not the same for all organizations.

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TDAN

APRIL 30, 2019

Roles and responsibilities are the backbone of a successful information or data governance program. To communicate effectively […].

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TDAN

OCTOBER 19, 2021

[Publisher’s Note: This is the final column from the Data Governance Professionals Organization. This quarter’s column was written by Malcolm Chisholm of Data Millennium.] Thank you, DGPO, for providing content to the pages of TDAN.com over the past several years.

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CIO Business Intelligence

DECEMBER 19, 2023

This year’s technology darling and other machine learning investments have already impacted digital transformation strategies in 2023 , and boards will expect CIOs to update their AI transformation strategies frequently. Luckily, many are expanding budgets to do so. “94%

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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

MARCH 1, 2022

This article is the third in a series taking a deep dive on how to do a current state analysis on your data. This article focuses on data culture, what it is, why it is important, and what questions to ask to determine its current state. The first two articles focused on data quality and data […].

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TDAN

APRIL 2, 2019

If you are just starting out and feel overwhelmed by all the various definitions, explanations, and interpretations of data governance, don’t be alarmed. Even well-seasoned data governance veterans can struggle with the definition and explanation of what they do day to day.

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Jim Harris

JUNE 30, 2016

In a recent interview, Jill Dyché explained a common misconception, namely that a data governance framework is not a strategy. Unlike other strategic initiatives that involve IT,” Jill explained, “data governance needs to be designed. Or how the puzzle pieces will fit together within your unique corporate culture?

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Alation

JULY 15, 2022

And, while change at large organisations is tough, data leaders would be wise to reframe such transformations as business opportunities rather than burdens. I raised the Cambridge Analytica Scandal and pointed out how it is often only when these stories hit the news that people question the ethics behind how companies are using data.

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TDAN

MAY 5, 2020

The reversal from information scarcity to information abundance and the shift from the primacy of entities to the primacy of interactions has resulted in an increased burden for the data involved in those interactions to be trustworthy.

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Octopai

APRIL 19, 2021

Without organized metadata management, the validity of a company’s data is compromised and they won’t achieve adequate compliance, data governance, or generate correct insights. Strong metadata management enhances business intelligence which leads to more informed strategy and better performance. IRM UK Connects.

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TDAN

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Now that “data” is finally having its day, data topics are blooming like jonquils in March. Data management, data governance, data literacy, data strategy, data analytics, data engineering, data mesh, data fabric, data literacy, and don’t forget data littering.

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TDAN

JUNE 4, 2019

The following paper is the first of a three-part series that describes the Non-Invasive Data Governance Framework. Seiner of KIK Consulting & Educational Services (KIKconsulting.com) and The Data Administration Newsletter (TDAN.com). The framework was developed and is implemented by Robert S.

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Octopai

JANUARY 31, 2021

Data lineage is an essential tool that among other benefits, can transform insights, help BI teams understand the root cause of an issue, as well as help achieve and maintain compliance. Through the use of data lineage, companies can better understand their data and its journey. A-Team Insight. TDWI – Philip Russom.

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TDAN

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Over the past few months, my team in Castlebridge and I have been working with clients delivering training to business and IT teams on data management skills like data governance, data quality management, data modelling, and metadata management.

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TDAN

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

The quality of data used in business is more important now than ever before. Accordingly, in order for organizations to deliver good business results, their data must be accurate, and the use of that data must be governed through policy and monitoring. The most […].

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TDAN

JULY 19, 2022

It is all in the data. What does your head do when someone uses the expression “same difference”? Mine explodes! Does it mean things are the same? Does it mean there is a difference? Please don’t use that expression. It is very confusing. Word on the street (my clients included) is that there is significant […].

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Data Virtualization

MARCH 7, 2024

Reading Time: 3 minutes As we move deeper into 2024, it is imperative for data management leaders to look in their rear-view mirrors to assess and, if needed, refine their data management strategies. One thing is clear; if data-centric organizations want to succeed in.

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Data Virtualization

JANUARY 25, 2024

Reading Time: 3 minutes As we head into 2024, it is imperative for data management leaders to look in their rear-view mirrors to assess and, if needed, refine their data management strategies.

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O'Reilly on Data

JULY 28, 2020

In this article, we turn our attention to the process itself: how do you bring a product to market? The development phases for an AI project map nearly 1:1 to the AI Product Pipeline we described in the second article of this series. Product managers for AI must satisfy these same responsibilities, tuned for the AI lifecycle.

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TDAN

JANUARY 18, 2022

Data Accuracy is one of the so-called “dimensions” of Data Quality. The goal for these dimensions, and it is a noble one, is so we can measure each of them, and should deficiencies be found then there should be a uniform set of best practices that we can implement. Of course, these best practices will differ from […].

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TDAN

MAY 16, 2023

This article is the fourth installment in a series taking a deep dive on how to do a Current State Analysis on your data. This article focuses on Data Outcomes: what they are, why they are important, and what questions to ask to determine the current state. The questions are organized by stakeholder group to […]

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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

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Recently, I was working with a colleague on a data governance project. When it came to defining the data governance policies, we found ourselves questioning what the meaning of a policy was and how was it different from a rule or a standard or a procedure. There is a lot of confusion about data governance […].

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TDAN

JANUARY 19, 2021

It’s been a while since I’ve written about the goals and objectives of an Enterprise Data Management (EDM) Program and how organizations achieve and sustain significant improvements in fundamental data management disciplines in their journey to Great Data. In this series of columns, we’re going to explore “What Good Looks Like.”

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