erwin

APRIL 2, 2021

With more companies increasingly migrating their data to the cloud to ensure availability and scalability, the risks associated with data management and protection also are growing. Data Security Starts with Data Governance. Is it sensitive data or are there any risks associated with it?

Data Governance 106

Data Governance Cost-Benefit Risk Metadata 106

erwin

JANUARY 30, 2020

I’m excited to share the results of our new study with Dataversity that examines how data governance attitudes and practices continue to evolve. Defining Data Governance: What Is Data Governance? . 1 reason to implement data governance. Most have only data governance operations.

Data Governance 145

Data Governance Metadata Digital Transformation Cost-Benefit 145

erwin

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

When an organization’s data governance and metadata management programs work in harmony, then everything is easier. Data governance is a complex but critical practice. Data Governance Attitudes Are Shifting. Finding metadata, “the data about the data,” isn’t easy. Why such a heavy lift?

Metadata 135

Metadata Data Governance Management Cost-Benefit 135

Alation

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

In this blog we will discuss how Alation helps minimize risk with active data governance. Now that you have empowered data scientists and analysts to access the Snowflake Data Cloud and speed their modeling and analysis, you need to bolster the effectiveness of your governance models.

Data Governance 59

Data Governance Risk Data Quality Dashboards 59

erwin

APRIL 15, 2020

In our businesses, it is vital that we work to develop a deeper understanding of the sources, methods and quality of incoming third-party data. This deeper understanding will help us make better decisions about the risks and rewards of using that external data. Data Governance Methods for Data Distancing.

Data Governance 134

Data Governance Metadata Testing Reporting 134

CIO Business Intelligence

MAY 17, 2022

Even if the AI apocalypse doesn’t come to pass, shortchanging AI ethics poses big risks to society — and to the enterprises that deploy those AI systems. The following real-world implementation issues highlight prominent risks every IT leader must account for in putting together their company’s AI deployment strategy.

Risk 145

Risk Consulting Machine Learning Data Science 145

erwin

OCTOBER 31, 2019

The Regulatory Rationale for Integrating Data Management & Data Governance. Now, as Cybersecurity Awareness Month comes to a close – and ghosts and goblins roam the streets – we thought it a good time to resurrect some guidance on how data governance can make data security less scary.

Data Governance 105

Data Governance Metadata Risk Data Lake 105

Alation

OCTOBER 5, 2021

What is data governance and how do you measure success? Data governance is a system for answering core questions about data. It begins with establishing key parameters: What is data, who can use it, how can they use it, and why? Why is your data governance strategy failing?

Data Governance 96

Data Governance Strategy Data Quality Metrics 96

Alation

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

And a data breach poses more than just a PR risk — by violating regulations like GDPR , a data leak can impact your bottom line, too. This is where successful data governance programs can act as a savior to many organizations. This begs the question: What makes data governance successful?

Data Governance 52

Data Governance ROI Metrics Cost-Benefit 52

erwin

JULY 12, 2019

In light of recent, high-profile data breaches, it’s past-time we re-examined strategic data governance and its role in managing regulatory requirements. for alleged violations of the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Strengthen data security. How erwin Can Help. How erwin Can Help.

Data Governance 110

Data Governance Management Metadata Risk Management 110

erwin

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Data governance isn’t a one-off project with a defined endpoint. Data governance, today, comes back to the ability to understand critical enterprise data within a business context, track its physical existence and lineage, and maximize its value while ensuring quality and security. Passing the Data Governance Ball.

Data Governance 108

Data Governance Cost-Benefit Enterprise Modeling 108

Alation

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

The way enterprises implement data governance is changing. In the past, data governance either emphasized exercising tight control over data or fitting people into rigid roles and processes. With both approaches, data governance is a hurdle to productive data & analytics rather than an enabler.

Data Governance 52

Data Governance Data-driven Enterprise Risk 52

Alation

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Internal and external auditors work with many different systems to ensure this data is protected accordingly. This is where data governance comes in: A robust program allows banks and financial institutions to use this data to build customer trust and still meet compliance mandates. What is Data Governance in Banking?

Data Governance 52

Data Governance Data Strategy Strategy Risk 52

erwin

JANUARY 24, 2019

They need their data mappings to fall under governance and audit controls, with instant access to dynamic impact analysis and lineage. With an automation framework, data professionals can meet these needs at a fraction of the cost of the traditional manual way. Benefits of an Automation Framework for Data Governance.

Data Governance 71

Data Governance Metadata Data-driven Cost-Benefit 71

CIO Business Intelligence

APRIL 1, 2024

Deloitte 2 meanwhile found that 41% of business and technology leaders said a lack of talent, governance, and risks are barriers to broader GenAI adoption. Capturing the “as-is” state of your environment, you’ll develop topology diagrams and document information on your technical systems. Assess your readiness.

Data Lake 142

Data Lake Consulting Uncertainty Risk 142

erwin

MARCH 8, 2019

GDPR) and to ensure peak business performance, organizations often bring consultants on board to help take stock of their data assets. This sort of data governance “stock check” is important but can be arduous without the right approach and technology. That’s where data governance comes in ….

Data Governance 65

Data Governance Metadata Data Warehouse Data Quality 65

erwin

JANUARY 11, 2019

Organizations have spent a lot of time and money trying to harmonize data across diverse platforms , including cleansing, uploading metadata, converting code, defining business glossaries, tracking data transformations and so on. But the attempts to standardize data across the entire enterprise haven’t produced the desired results.

Data Governance 40

Data Governance Risk Metadata Management 40

CIO Business Intelligence

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Along the way, business leaders in every industry have been scrambling to develop their generative AI strategies, address potential risks, and figure out the best next action while trying to stay one step ahead of the competition.

Insurance 89

Insurance Experimentation Finance Data Governance 89

CIO Business Intelligence

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Create these six generative AI workstreams CIOs should document their AI strategy for delivering short-term productivity improvements while planning visionary impacts. These workstreams require documenting a vision, assigning leaders, and empowering teams to experiment.

Digital Transformation 143

Digital Transformation Unstructured Data Machine Learning Risk Management 143

CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Ask IT leaders about their challenges with shadow IT, and most will cite the kinds of security, operational, and integration risks that give shadow IT its bad rep. That’s not to downplay the inherent risks of shadow IT.

IT 137

IT Risk Cost-Benefit Risk Management 137

erwin

DECEMBER 20, 2018

The driving factors behind data governance adoption vary. Whether implemented as preventative measures (risk management and regulation) or proactive endeavors (value creation and ROI), the benefits of a data governance initiative is becoming more apparent. Defining Data Governance.

Data Governance 40

Data Governance ROI Risk Management Metadata 40

Octopai

JUNE 24, 2019

There are a number of scenarios that necessitate data governance tools. Businesses operating within strict industry regulations, utilizing analytics software, and/or regularly consolidating data in key subject areas will find themselves looking into data governance tools to help them achieve their goals.

Data Governance 42

Data Governance Metadata Unstructured Data Software 42

erwin

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Not Documenting End-to-End Data Lineage Is Risky Busines – Understanding your data’s origins is key to successful data governance. Not everyone understands what end-to-end data lineage is or why it is important. Data Lineage Tells an Important Origin Story.

Data Governance 131

Data Governance Key Performance Indicator Digital Transformation Metadata 131

erwin

AUGUST 20, 2020

As a practice, EA involves the documentation, analysis, design and implementation of an organization’s assets and structure. With an enterprise architecture management suite (EAMS) , an organization can define and document its structure to more effectively determine how to achieve its goals. Reduced risks and costs.

Enterprise 140

Enterprise Cost-Benefit Risk Data Governance 140

IBM Big Data Hub

APRIL 24, 2024

Deploying privacy protections: The app uses encryption to protect data from cybercriminals and other prying eyes. Even if the data is stolen in a cyberattack , hackers can’t use it. These access controls reduce the chances that the data is used for unauthorized or illegal purposes.

Risk 58

Risk Measurement Data Governance Insurance 58

erwin

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Replace manual and recurring tasks for fast, reliable data lineage and overall data governance. It’s paramount that organizations understand the benefits of automating end-to-end data lineage. The importance of end-to-end data lineage is widely understood and ignoring it is risky business.

Cost-Benefit 143

Cost-Benefit Data Governance Metadata Reporting 143

erwin

JUNE 14, 2019

Its past successes – and future potential – are well documented, chronicled in the billion-dollar valuations of the frontrunners in the practice. Four main areas in retail demonstrate digital transformation, with a healthy data governance initiative driving them all. Data can tell you. Risks come with any investment.

Digital Transformation 111

Digital Transformation Data Governance Risk Data-driven 111

erwin

OCTOBER 17, 2019

it ensures not only access to proper documentation but also current, updated information. The Regulatory Rationale for Integrating Data Management & Data Governance. Data security/risk management. EA should be commonplace in data security planning. Data governance.

Enterprise 106

Enterprise Digital Transformation Data Governance Risk Management 106

erwin

APRIL 29, 2020

In the event of a change in data expectations, data lineage provides a way to determine which downstream applications and processes are affected by the change and helps in planning for application updates. Business terms and data policies should be implemented through standardized and documented business rules.

Metadata 111

Metadata Data Governance Key Performance Indicator Data Quality 111

erwin

APRIL 9, 2020

As someone who works in data governance and intelligence , I’d like to look at three aspects of disaster planning and business continuity in particular. Documented Policies and Procedures. As a mitigation for this risk, my family has discussed how we will reunite should a disaster occur when we are outside the home.

Metadata 132

Metadata Risk Data Governance IT 132

Octopai

MAY 15, 2023

Compliance and regulatory costs: Compliance with data regulations is essential for large organizations, and non-compliance can result in substantial penalties. Data lineage provides transparency into data flows, transformations, and access, supporting organizations in demonstrating compliance and reducing the risk of costly violations.

Data Quality 52

Data Quality Data Governance Data Integration Risk 52

Alation

JULY 15, 2022

I recently led an online session, Data Monetisation and Governance , looking at the evolution of data governance , defining data ethics (from the Turing Institute ), and touching on the balancing act between using data to monetise (by increasing revenue, decreasing spend, or mitigating risk) and meeting ethical obligations.

Cost-Benefit 89

Cost-Benefit Data Governance ROI Risk 89

Ontotext

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Determine ownership by making sure all teams involved in the data mesh own the quality of their domain data, ensure service-level agreements are met, and share that data with data contracts. Domain teams should continually monitor for data errors with data validation checks and incorporate data lineage to track usage.

Data Quality 69

Data Quality Data-driven Data Lake Data Governance 69

IBM Big Data Hub

JANUARY 22, 2024

The organization has a lawful basis for processing data. The GDPR defines the circumstances under which companies can legally process personal data. An organization must establish and document its legal basis before collecting any data. The organization must communicate this basis to users at the point of data collection.

Measurement 88

Measurement Risk Data Processing Data Collection 88

CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Alternatively, they can accelerate transformation by prioritizing force-multiplying initiatives such as aligning data science and data governance programs or improving IT operations with AIops capabilities. Still, certain issues surface time and time again to trouble business outcomes regardless of the strategic objectives.

Digital Transformation 145

Digital Transformation Data-driven Business Objectives Strategy 145

Octopai

JANUARY 19, 2020

BCBS 239 is a document published by that committee entitled, Principles for Effective Risk Data Aggregation and Risk Reporting. The document, first published in 2013, outlines best practices for global and domestic banks to identify, manage, and report risks, including credit, market, liquidity, and operational risks.

Metadata 61

Metadata Risk Management Business Intelligence Data Governance 61

erwin

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Metadata is an important part of data governance, and as a result, most nascent data governance programs are rife with project plans for assessing and documenting metadata. Managing metadata should not be a sub-goal of data governance. Is it sensitive or are there any risks associated with it?

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Metadata Data Governance Digital Transformation Data Quality 84