DataFloq

JUNE 25, 2019

Big DataIn the modern world, nothing stays the same for long. We live in a state of constant change; new technologies, new trends and new risks. Yet it’s a commonly held belief that people don’t like change.

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KDnuggets

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Of all data quality characteristics, we consider consistency and accuracy to be the most difficult ones to measure. 2019 Sep Opinions Challenges Data QualityHere, we describe the challenges that you may encounter and the ways to overcome them.

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Tamr

JULY 25, 2019

This post is the first in a series of blogs about Tableau and our Tableau extension for data issue tracking, Tamr Steward. Tableau extensions increase functionality in Tableau, the versatile tool for data analytics and visualization. Tamr Steward: The first issue tracker for data.

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TDAN

MARCH 5, 2019

You know you can rule the quality of your data. Read on to learn simple but effective tips on how to make superb data quality possible. The bad news is: Low-quality data costs companies about $15 million per year, according to Gartner’s Data Quality Market Survey.

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ScienceSoft

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Setting up data quality management seems to be a blurry task? These best practices will help you improve the quality of your data and, ultimately, your decisions We show what a well-organized process looks like and enumerate the required tools.

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Jim Harris

DECEMBER 24, 2015

Have you ever experienced that sinking feeling, where you sense if you don’t find data quality, then data quality will find you? I hope that you enjoy reading this blog post, but most important, I hope you always remember: “Data are friends, not food.” Data Silos.

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Jim Harris

JANUARY 1, 2016

Once upon a time when asked on Twitter to identify a list of critical topics for data quality practitioners, my pithy (with only 140 characters in a tweet, pithy is as good as it gets) response was, and especially since I prefer emphasizing the need to take action, to propose six critical verbs: Investigate , Communicate , Collaborate , Remediate , Inebriate , and Reiterate. 1 — Investigate Data quality is not exactly a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma.

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David Menninger's Analyst Perspectives

JUNE 12, 2019

Under that focus, Informatica's conference emphasized capabilities across six areas (all strong areas for Informatica): data integration, data management, data quality & governance, Master Data Management (MDM), data cataloging, and data security.

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erwin

AUGUST 1, 2019

It’s important we recognize the benefits of data lineage. As corporate data governance programs have matured, the inventory of agreed-to data policies has grown rapidly. To data-driven businesses, the benefits of data lineage are significant.

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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.

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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. Organizations typically define the scope of their data problems by their current (known) data quality issues (symptoms).

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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.

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TDAN

OCTOBER 15, 2019

I recently read a blog that mocked my statement that “everybody is a data steward” and explicitly negated the fact that “everyone who uses data should be a data steward.” Everyone who uses data IS a data steward if they are held formally accountable for […].

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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.

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TDAN

APRIL 30, 2019

Roles and responsibilities are the backbone of a successful information or data governance program.

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TDAN

AUGUST 6, 2019

All businesses, no matter the industry or focus, are completely inundated by data. After all, we live in a very competitive world and data can help everyone improve their business performance.

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Srividya Sridharan

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Discover the themes and topics we'll be tackling at this year's Data Strategy & Insights Forum. advanced analytics analytics applications artificial intelligence (AI) customer analytics data insights data management data quality & data governance predictive analytics privacy web analytics promoted

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TDAN

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Become a “Data-First” Company The organizations that invest in data first and foremost are changing the business landscape. Apple had famously reached a trillion dollar valuation on August 2, 2018, and analysts predicted that Amazon wasn’t far behind.

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TDAN

AUGUST 20, 2019

Everyone talks about collecting, storing, and analyzing data but how do you make use of this data if you cannot understand it? The primary problem is the meaning of data within a certain context where it is used. It’s all about communication.

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TDAN

JULY 2, 2019

Aren’t you tired of seeing articles, blogs, and postings about struggling and failing data governance programs? One of the frequent questions that the Data Governance Professionals Organization (DGPO) receives is “can anyone REALLY be successful with data governance?”

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TDAN

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

The currency of a data governance initiative is the data that will be involved in developing the appropriate operating framework for your organization.

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TDAN

APRIL 16, 2019

The secret lies with Data Governance. The Chief Data Officer (or whoever the Data Czar is at your organization) needs to get past, and I mean way past, the “Why is Data Governance important?” or “Why do we need Data Governance?” questions if they are ever going to be successful czar-ing the data. Rather, the […].

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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.

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TDAN

JULY 16, 2019

The 2019 Data Governance and Information Quality (DGIQ) Conference ([link] hosted by Debtech International and DATAVERSITY, took place in San Diego, California from June 3-7, 2019 and this year’s event was another resounding success!

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TDAN

JULY 16, 2019

Turn Your Statistics Into Something More Interesting Data is quickly becoming a defining thing in the business world. It is the lifeblood of every company decision and thus, it defines what companies do.

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TDAN

JULY 16, 2019

Wouldn’t it be great if you could simply put structure around how your organization governs your data without throwing a lot of money and resources at the problem? It’s all in the 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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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.

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TDAN

MAY 14, 2019

To own data or not to own data, that is the question. This question comes up often when I am speaking with clients or groups of people during my Data Governance webinars and conference presentations.

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Peter James Thomas

AUGUST 2, 2019

After a hiatus of a few months, the latest version of the peterjamesthomas.com Data and Analytics Dictionary is now available. Data Architecture – Definition (2). Data Catalogue. Data Community. Data Domain (contributor: Taru Väre ). Data Enrichment.

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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. For regulatory compliance (e.g.,

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TDAN

JULY 16, 2019

This phrase has been attributed to several people including: Ben Franklin, Winston Churchill, and Abraham Lincoln. Despite whoever said it first, the phrase is as true for the EDM Program as for any other ambitious endeavor.

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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.

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TDAN

APRIL 16, 2019

When applied to healthcare, it allows providers to collect and analyze data on patient health, medical staff performance, and administrative issues. Business intelligence has two main applications: gathering information and discovering patterns.

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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).

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TDAN

APRIL 2, 2019

Enterprises today are focused on ensuring robust data governance, and are exploring different tools and approaches to support their efforts. Let’s take “data dictionary” and “business glossary” for […].

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TDAN

MARCH 19, 2019

Predicted to grow to a stunning $29 billion by 2022 at a 1.9% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR), the CRM software market takes a notable portion of the global information technology industry.

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Smart Data Collective

JULY 11, 2019

Big data plays a prominent role in almost every facet of our lives these days. We are witnessing a growing number of companies using big data in healthcare , criminal justice and many other fields. One area that benefits from big data the most is website management and outreach.

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TDAN

JULY 16, 2019

In Part One of this article, I explained that known data issues are only the tip-of-the-iceberg. Data issues are one of the most underestimated and misunderstood challenges organizations face today. Most organizations do not realize the extent of their data issues and fail to address […]. The majority of these issues are still hidden and unknown.

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erwin

JULY 17, 2019

Once you’ve determined what part(s) of your business you’ll be innovating — the next step in a digital transformation strategy is using data to get there. Constructing A Digital Transformation Strategy: Data Enablement. With automation, data quality is systemically assured.

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