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Data Mart vs. Data Lake: Understanding the Difference
In the ever-evolving landscape of data management, two key concepts have emerged as essential components for organizations seeking to harness the power of their data: data marts and data lakes. While both serve as repositories for storing and accessing data, they differ significantly in their structure, purpose, and approach to data management. Understanding the distinctions […]


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Author: Irfan Gowani

Data Crime: Arizona Is Not Arkansas
I call it a “data crime” when someone is abusing or misusing data. When we understand these stories and their implications, it can help us learn from mistakes and prevent future data crimes. The stories can also be helpful if you have to explain the importance of data management to someone. The Story After a series […]


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Author: Merrill Albert

5 Best Practices for Data Management in the Cloud
Organizations manage data in the cloud through strategic planning and the implementation of best practices tailored to their specific needs. This involves selecting the right cloud service providers and technology stacks that align with their data management goals. They focus on data security, compliance, and scalability while leveraging cloud technologies to enhance data accessibility, analysis, […]


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Author: Gilad David Maayan

5 Technologies That Will Help You Comply with GDPR
GDPR stands for General Data Protection Regulation. It’s a regulation introduced by the European Union in 2018 to protect the privacy and personal data of EU citizens. It applies to all companies that process personal data of people living in the EU, regardless of the company’s location. Compliance with GDPR is not just about avoiding […]


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Author: Gilad David Maayan

Game-Changing Data Definitions You Cannot Afford to Ignore
In today’s data-driven world, the terms “data governance” and “data stewardship” have become buzzwords, often thrown around without a clear understanding of their significance. However, defining these terms is not about adding complexity, it’s about establishing clarity and accountability and providing a sense of practicality and pragmatism. As I define it, data governance is “the […]


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Author: Robert S. Seiner

Storytelling with Data: Crafting Compelling Narratives
Imagine you’re in a meeting and the analytics team bombards you with numbers. Sales have dropped by X%. Ad spend has increased by Y%. Cost-per-click is now Z. The meeting ends, and you promptly forget everything. What if the analytics team had instead turned those raw numbers into a memorable narrative? That’s the idea behind […]


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Author: Irfan Gowani

How to Use Analytics in Web Development
It may sound a little dramatic, but in today’s ever-evolving world, data is vital. Data can be huge in boosting your business revenue and exposure. Knowing your data means being able to offer continuous improvement and optimization, which in turn will allow you to deliver even better user experiences. You can track who’s looking at your […]


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Author: Priyanka Damwani

Data Driven Customer Retention Strategies
Data driven marketing strategies supported by customer insights can significantly boost the customer experience, leading to higher customer retention rates. Each customer, or customer segment, is unique, and it is necessary to understand the behaviors and needs of each segment to truly connect with them on a personal level that keeps them coming back for […]


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Author: Ainsley Lawrence

Real-Time Big Data Analytics
Businesses today rely on real-time big data analytics to handle the vast and complex clusters of datasets. Here’s the state of big data today:  The forecasted market value of big data will reach $650 billion by 2029.  From 2010 to 2020, there has been a 5000% growth in the quantity of data created, captured, and […]


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Author: Mohamed Sohel Athar

Five “Whys” of Data Cleansing
Data scientists claim that they spend 80% of their time cleansing data and the other 20% of their time complaining about cleansing data. There is clearly something wrong with this picture, but sadly, my own experience can confirm that this seems to be true in practice. In this blog, my goal is to explore why […]


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Author: Scott Ambler