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Oct 9 2024

New Tools, New Tech, Same Roadblocks: Data Governance in the Age of AI

Organizations are racing to adopt AI for its promise of efficiency and insights, yet the path to successful AI integration remains fraught with obstacles. Despite advancements in tools like ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini, fundamental issues with data governance – such as high costs, poor data quality, and security concerns – continue to hinder progress. Stop me […]

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Identity as Infrastructure: Why Digital Identities Are Crucial and How to Secure Their Data

Whether it’s building roads or optimizing power supplies, investing in infrastructure is vital to the safety and efficiency of nations and organizations. And in today’s digital age, this investment must extend to establishing trusted identities for all. Identity is foundational for a robust public infrastructure, initiating substantial economic growth – like using driver’s licenses to […]

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Book of the Month: “AI & The Data Revolution”

Welcome to October 2024’s edition of “Book of the Month.” This month, we’re enjoying some time in the fall sun and the local library diving into Laura Madsen’s “AI & The Data Revolution.” The central theme of this book is the management and impact of artificial intelligence (AI) disruption in the workplace. Madsen shares her […]

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Data Crime: Cartoon Signatures

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 the mistakes and prevent future data crimes. The stories can also be helpful if you must explain the importance of  data management to someone.  The Story The state of Rhode […]

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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AI-Powered Data Preparation: The Key to Unlocking Powerful AI Use Cases

Generative AI (GenAI), specifically as it pertains to the public availability of large language models (LLMs), is a relatively new business tool, so it’s understandable that some might be skeptical of a technology that can generate professional documents or organize data instantly across multiple repositories. On the one hand, AI-powered data preparation sounds too good to be […]

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Unstructured Data Hinders Safe GenAI Deployment

Enterprises are going all in on generative AI (GenAI), with the technology driving a massive 8% increase in worldwide IT spending this year, according to Gartner. But just because businesses are investing in GenAI doesn’t mean they’re broadly implementing it in actual production. Organizations are eager to wield the power of GenAI. However, deploying it safely […]

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The Trouble with AI and Identity

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has earned a reputation as a silver bullet solution to a myriad of modern business challenges across industries. From improving diagnostic care to revolutionizing the customer experience, many industries and organizations have experienced the true transformational power of AI. However, that’s not the case for the masses. Organizations that view AI as […]

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Charting a Course Through the Data Mapping Maze in Three Parts

Companies are dealing with more data sources than ever – sales figures, customer profiles, inventory updates, you name it. Data professionals say, on average, data volumes are growing by 63% per month in their organizations. Data teams are struggling to ensure all that data hangs together across systems and is accurate and consistent. Bad data is bad […]

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Data Crime: Your Phone Isn’t Here

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 the mistakes and prevent future data crimes. The stories can also be helpful if you must explain the importance of data management to someone. The Story Last year, a […]

The Journey to Sustainability: How PIM Helps Brands Get Their Data in Order

In today’s economy, sustainability is no longer a buzzword but a business imperative. From clothing to dog food, cleaning supplies to packaging, buyers increasingly seek brands and manufacturers that prioritize transparent and environmentally responsible business practices. They want to know where the products they buy are sourced from, the carbon footprint of production, how recyclable […]

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It’s Not the Tools, It’s the Culture: How to Roll Out Data Democratization

You want to implement data democratization, so you deployed all the new tooling and data infrastructure. You have a data catalog to manage metadata and ensure data lineage and a data marketplace to enable data discovery and self-service analytics. You’ve invested in the latest technologies to enable full self-service operation. The data management architecture you […]

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Understanding the Importance of Data Resilience

In recent years, the frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks have surged, presenting a formidable challenge to organizations worldwide. The proliferation of interconnected devices, growing dependency on cloud services, and the shift to remote work have introduced new vulnerabilities, creating more opportunities for cybercriminals to exploit. My company’s 2024 Data Protection Trends report revealed that 75% of organizations experience […]

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The Role of Data Security in Protecting Sensitive Information Across Verticals

Data is the fuel that keeps the engine of any organization running efficiently. Its growing importance is becoming a frequent topic of conversation in boardrooms and strategy meetings. Companies increasingly know the need to protect their sensitive information and continue investing heavily in cybersecurity measures. However, this approach has a critical oversight: The assumption that […]

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Ask a Data Ethicist: What Should Be the Limits of Biometric Data Collection in the Workplace?

There’s a movement underway to capture an increasing amount of data about employees – from facial recognition or fingerprint systems used for tracking time and attendance, to systems that monitor your every keystroke. All of these invasive data collection technologies raise this question: What should be the limits of biometric data collection in the workplace? […]

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The Data Governance Wake-Up Call From the OpenAI Breach

Shockwaves reverberated throughout the political and tech ecosystems this summer when OpenAI – the creator of ChatGPT – admitted it had been breached. The breach, which involved an outsider gaining access to internal messaging systems, left many worried that a national adversary could do the same and potentially weaponize generative AI technologies. National security aside, the […]

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Fundamentals of AI Automation

Experts predict the AI market will grow from $184 billion in 2024 to $826 billion by 2030. And considering the wide range of use cases for AI tools, that’s not much of a surprise. However, while solutions like ChatGPT continue growing in popularity among everyday users, the most significant potential of artificial intelligence lies in […]

The Secret to RAG Optimization: Expert Human Intervention

As the use of generative AI (GenAI) grows exponentially, developers have turned their attention to improving the technology. According to EMARKETER, nearly 117 million people in the U.S. are expected to use GenAI in 2025, a 1,400% increase over just 7.8 million users in 2022. More demand means more scrutiny and increased demand for higher-quality products, and […]

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Book of the Month: Insights from “Humanizing Data Strategy”

Welcome to our new series, “Book of the Month.” In this series, we will explore new books in the data management space, highlighting how thought leaders are driving innovation and shaping the future. This month, we’re grabbing a cup of coffee, settling into our favorite reading nook, and diving into “Humanizing Data Strategy: Leading Data […]

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How to Win the War Against Bad Master Data

Master data lays the foundation for your supplier and customer relationships. It identifies who you are doing business with, how you will do business with them, and how you will pay them or vice versa – not to mention it can prevent fraud, fines, and errors. However, teams often fail to reap the full benefits […]

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Avoiding the Pitfalls: Don’t Rush Chatbot Deployment

AI has rapidly emerged as a status symbol for companies worldwide because it signifies innovation and a commitment to staying ahead of technological trends. This has prompted the critical question, “Who can implement it first?” by businesses eager to position themselves as leaders in the field and distinguish themselves from competitors lagging in the AI […]

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Cloud Transition for Startups: Overcoming Data Management Challenges and Best Practices

For startups, transitioning to the cloud from on-prem is more than a technical upgrade – it’s a strategic pivot toward greater agility, innovation, and market responsiveness. While the cloud promises unparalleled scalability and flexibility, navigating the transition can be complex. Here’s a straightforward guide to overcoming key challenges and making the most of cloud computing. Streamlining […]

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5 Technologies You Need to Protect Data Privacy

Data privacy is the practice of handling personal information with care and respect, ensuring it is only accessed, processed, and stored in ways that align with legal requirements and individual consent. It protects personal data from unauthorized access and misuse. This includes securing data both at rest and in transit, applying best practices for encryption, […]

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Embracing Data and Emerging Technologies for Quality Management Excellence

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the role of quality management (QM) is undergoing a significant transformation. No longer just a compliance checkbox, QM is emerging as a strategic asset that can drive continuous improvement and operational excellence. This shift is largely propelled by the adoption of intelligent technologies and the strategic use of data, […]

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Ask a Data Ethicist: When Is It OK to Use “Fake” Data?

It’s easier than ever to use AI-generated images or text and to create synthetic data for use in research. A recent high-profile story got me thinking more about this question: When is it OK to use “fake” data? Before we dive into this, I’m putting “fake” in quotes because I’m taking a wide perspective on […]

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