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What is data governance? Best practices for managing data assets

CIO Business Intelligence

Data governance definition Data governance is a system for defining who within an organization has authority and control over data assets and how those data assets may be used. It encompasses the people, processes, and technologies required to manage and protect data assets.

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Data Governance Program: Ensuring a Successful Delivery

Alation

According to analysts, data governance programs have not shown a high success rate. According to CIOs , historical data governance programs were invasive and suffered from one of two defects: They were either forced on the rank and file — who grew to dislike IT as a result. The Risks of Early Data Governance Programs.

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The Value of Data Governance and How to Quantify It

erwin

erwin recently hosted the second in its six-part webinar series on the practice of data governance and how to proactively deal with its complexities. Led by Frank Pörschmann of iDIGMA GmbH, an IT industry veteran and data governance strategist, the second webinar focused on “ The Value of Data Governance & How to Quantify It.”.

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Top 7 Data Governance Blog Posts of 2018

erwin

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.

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Best Practices for Data Catalog Implementation

Octopai

Everyone has access to the same data and the same understanding of what the data represents, reducing miscommunications and discrepancies. Catalogs also allow for better Risk Management; data catalogs help businesses maintain regulatory compliance by providing a clear record of what data is stored and how it’s used.

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How to use DSPM to reduce cloud storage costs: a guide on how to identify and delete redundant, obsolete, or trivial data in cloud environments using DSPM tools

Laminar Security

Implementing DSPM for cost reduction Effective implementation of Data security posture management (DSPM) can drive significant cost reductions in cloud storage by addressing three critical areas: risk management, access governance, and compliance. Data Access Governance (DAG) is pivotal for storage optimization.

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Building cyber resiliency for your data with IBM FlashSystem

IBM Big Data Hub

While the need for reliable, resilient, recoverable and corruption-free data governance has long been achieved by a backup and recovery routine, more modern techniques have been developed to support proactive measures that protect against threats before they occur. Cyber resiliency goes beyond mere cybersecurity measures.

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