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Generative AI is pushing unstructured data to center stage

CIO Business Intelligence

When I think about unstructured data, I see my colleague Rob Gerbrandt (an information governance genius) walking into a customer’s conference room where tubes of core samples line three walls. While most of us would see dirt and rock, Rob sees unstructured data. have encouraged the creation of unstructured data.

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Optimize data layout by bucketing with Amazon Athena and AWS Glue to accelerate downstream queries

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In the era of data, organizations are increasingly using data lakes to store and analyze vast amounts of structured and unstructured data. Data lakes provide a centralized repository for data from various sources, enabling organizations to unlock valuable insights and drive data-driven decision-making.

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Prioritizing Data: Why a Solid Data Management Strategy Will Be Critical in 2024

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As companies in almost every market segment attempt to continuously enhance and modernize data management practices to drive greater business outcomes, organizations will be watching numerous trends emerge this year. Sometimes, the challenge is that the data itself often raises more questions than it answers.

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5 Ways Data Modeling Is Critical to Data Governance

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They also face increasing regulatory pressure because of global data regulations , such as the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the new California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), that went into effect last week on Jan. So here’s why data modeling is so critical to data governance.

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Do I Need a Data Catalog?

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Organizations with particularly deep data stores might need a data catalog with advanced capabilities, such as automated metadata harvesting to speed up the data preparation process. Three Types of Metadata in a Data Catalog. Technical Metadata. Operational Metadata.

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What is a data architect? Skills, salaries, and how to become a data framework master

CIO Business Intelligence

According to Dataversity , good data architects have a solid understanding of the cloud, databases, and the applications and programs used by those databases. They understand data modeling, including conceptualization and database optimization, and demonstrate a commitment to continuing education.

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Advancing AI: The emergence of a modern information lifecycle

CIO Business Intelligence

Although less complex than the “4 Vs” of big data (velocity, veracity, volume, and variety), orienting to the variety and volume of a challenging puzzle is similar to what CIOs face with information management. Beyond “records,” organizations can digitally capture anything and apply metadata for context and searchability.