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Data vs. AI Literacy: Why Both Are Key When Driving Innovation and Transformation


I have written before about the 5Ws of data and how important metadata – data about data – really is. This knowledge helps connect and contextualize data in ways that previously would take hours of knowledge and information mining. We have the tools now to automate this process and display it in a knowledge model of the data, […]

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Author: Philip Miller

Unleashing the Power of People and Culture: The Ultimate Drivers of Data Governance Success


In the high-stakes world of data governance, where organizations strive to protect and leverage their most valuable asset, one truth stands out: technology alone won’t get you there. The secret sauce? People and culture. They are the lifeblood of any successful data governance strategy, the pulse that drives data literacy, and the force that propels […]

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Author: Gopi Maren

Data Literacy: The $100 Million Insurance Policy You’re Probably Ignoring
In boardrooms across the globe, executives are gleefully signing off on multi-million-dollar investments in data infrastructure. Big data! AI! Machine learning! But here’s the inconvenient truth they’re overlooking: Without a data-literate workforce, these shiny new toys are as useful as a Ferrari in a traffic jam.  The Elephant in the Data Center  Let’s cut to […]


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Author: Christine Haskell

What Doesn’t Work with Data Governance


Data governance is crucial for businesses aiming to maximize the value of their data, yet several common issues can significantly hinder its effectiveness. Let’s dive straight into these challenges and outline actionable strategies for overcoming them. Silos and Misalignment Data governance often operates in isolation, with dedicated teams having minimal interaction with the end-users of […]

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Author: Kirit Basu

Enterprise Data World 2024 Takeaways: Trending Topics in Data Management


I was privileged to deliver a workshop at Enterprise Data World 2024. Publishing this review is a way to express my gratitude to the fantastic team at DATAVERSITY and Tony Shaw personally for organizing this prestigious live event. Participating in such events has multiple advantages, including becoming familiar with trending topics in the data management […]

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Author: Irina Steenbeck

The Cool Kids Corner: Lifelong Learning 


Hello! I’m Mark Horseman, and welcome to The Cool Kids Corner. This is my monthly check-in to share with you the people and ideas I encounter as a data evangelist with DATAVERSITY. (Last month, we discussed data leadership.) This month, we’re talking about lifelong learning. In the Data Management space, what drives us to learn […]

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Author: Mark Horseman and Anne Marie Smith

Driving Data Governance: The Role of Data Strategy and Data Literacy Programs


In today’s data-driven world, organizations face increasing pressure to manage and govern their data assets effectively. Data governance plays a crucial role in ensuring that data is managed responsibly, securely, and in accordance with regulatory requirements. One key component and driver of successful data governance is the implementation of a robust data strategy coupled with […]

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Author: Gopi Maren

In the Age of AI, How Can We Empower Everyone to Automate Work?


From boosting efficiency to making data-driven decisions faster, the benefits of using AI and automation in the workplace are numerous. But understandably, there’s also plenty of apprehension among some team members. According to new research, around 80% of those who work in a digital setting and use AI say that it’s already improving their productivity. And […]

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Author: Rod Garcia

Unleashing the Power of AI and ML in Data


In today’s insight-informed world, businesses of all sizes need to be able to access and analyze their data in order to make informed decisions. However, data is often siloed in different systems and difficult to access, making it challenging for businesses to get the insights they need. The demand for help to streamline these operations […]

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Author: Justin Kearney

Yes, Being a Citizen Data Scientist Can Help You Succeed


If your enterprise has nominated you for the role of a citizen data scientist, you must have the right tools and augmented analytics features to help you fulfill your role.  Gartner has predicted that “90% of corporate strategies will explicitly mention information as a critical enterprise asset and analytics as an essential competency.” This statement, coupled with […]

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Author: Kartik Patel

The Cool Kids Corner: Change Management for Data Literacy


Hello! I’m Mark Horseman, and welcome to The Cool Kids Corner. This is my monthly check-in to share with you the people and ideas I encounter as a data evangelist with DATAVERSITY. This month we’re talking data literacy and change management. What is data literacy? Why is it important? What are the barriers? How do […]

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Author: Mark Horseman

Why the Future Success of Organizations Relies on Innovation from IT


Organizations are sitting on a mountain of data and untapped business intelligence, all stored across various internal and external systems. Those that utilize their data and analytics the best and the fastest will deliver more revenue, better customer experience, and stronger employee productivity than their competitors. And the organizations that can answer the tough questions […]

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Author: Trevor Schulze

Becoming Data-Driven Without a Data Analyst


Data analysts are an important part of modern business, and this article will not argue otherwise. But it will argue that not every company, department, and team needs a data analyst to become data-driven. Before being hired as senior product manager of a data integration platform, I had little experience working directly with data tools. But I knew […]

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Author: Zuzana Zatrochova

Data Mesh: A Pit Stop on the Road to a Data-Centric Culture


The noble effort to build a “data-centric” culture is really a journey, not a destination. With that perspective, we can understand that no matter how good a given environment seems to be –especially compared to whatever existed before – there’s always room for enhancement. As more technologies, strategies, and disciplines emerge, the ongoing evolution ensures constant improvement. […]

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Author: Karanjot Jaswal

Solving the Cloud Skills Shortage Through DEI


The U.S. labor shortage has stubbornly persisted, with tech being one of the most affected industries. This is not necessarily due simply to the lack of candidates but to the lack of highly skilled candidates. As demand for cloud services grows, finding certified cloud-native engineers to support this demand continues to be challenging for some of […]

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Author: Poonam Flammarion