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Jul 16 2025
A Leadership Blueprint for Driving Trusted, AI-Ready Data Ecosystems
As AI adoption accelerates across industries, the competitive edge no longer lies in building better models; it lies in governing data more effectively.  Enterprises are realizing that the success of their AI and analytics ambitions hinges not on tools or algorithms, but on the quality, trustworthiness, and accountability of the data that fuels them.  Yet, […]


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Author: Gopi Maren

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Jun 18 2025
Rethinking Data-Driven Leadership
After reading a piece a while back on why people “don’t trust data, they only trust other people,” I found myself agreeing — but also seeing another side to the story.  In my experience, leaders don’t trust data directly — they trust the story data helps them tell. Sometimes that story reinforces what they already […]


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Author: Christine Haskell

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Jun 4 2025
Is the Scope of Data Governance Enough?
Data governance has long been the backbone of responsible data management, ensuring that organizations maintain high standards in data quality, security, and compliance. According to Jonathan Reichental in “Data Governance for Dummies,” the scope of governance extends well beyond data ownership and stewardship. It encompasses metadata, data architecture, master and reference data management, storage, integration, […]


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Author: Myles Suer

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Feb 5 2025
The State of Data Governance
In 2024, our research at Dresner Advisory Services revealed that only 32% of organizations have a formal data governance organization in place. This statistic highlights a critical gap, especially as machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) are increasingly integrated into operations, expanding business reliance on data and analytic content. Despite the growing importance of […]


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Author: Myles Suer

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Dec 18 2024
From Chaos to Clarity: The Stealth Guide to Data Governance Success
In today’s fast-paced business world, data governance often feels like an insurmountable challenge. While teams focus on product development, innovation, and revenue generation, governance can seem like an abstract and expensive luxury. But as data volumes surge and complexity grows, the absence of proper governance creates a widening gap. Organizations are missing critical insights and […]


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Author: Subasini Periyakaruppan

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Sep 18 2024
Data Quality: The Hidden Cornerstone of Digital Transformation Success
As organizations rush headlong into digital transformation initiatives, a critical factor often gets overlooked: data quality. In the race to implement cutting-edge technologies and overhaul business processes, many companies fail to recognize that the success of these efforts hinges on the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of their underlying data. This oversight can lead to disastrous […]


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Author: Christine Haskell

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Jun 5 2024
The Importance of Data Strategy in Digital Transformation
The term digital transformation may mean different things to different companies. At its most fundamental, digital transformation is the movement of processes, actions, and tools from an offline to an online environment.  However, digital transformation might involve anything from re-formatting and digitally enabling an entire organization to building up a mobile application, website, or process. […]


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Author: Hazel Raoult

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Oct 18 2023
Implementing an Effective Data Strategy
According to the authors of “Data Is Everybody’s Business,” a data strategy “lays out an organization’s goals and plans for managing and exploiting data.” So, where are chief information officers (CIOs) at in facilitating a data strategy with their business counterparts? What things get in the way the most? And, of course, what advice do […]


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Author: Myles Suer

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Oct 4 2023
Fresh Ideas for Data Governance Professionals
As a frequent reviewer of data and strategy books, I am always interested in understanding authors’ perspectives on data governance. Two recent books have ideas that are worthy of data governance professionals: “Rewired” by Eric Lamarre, Kate Smaje, and Rodney W. Zemmel; and “Data Is Everybody’s Business” by Barbara H. Wixom, Cynthia M. Beath, and […]


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Author: Myles Suer

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Sep 6 2023
Data Product Success With Non-Invasive Data Governance
The role of data products has become pivotal, driving organizations towards insightful decision-making and competitive advantage. However, ensuring the achievement of these data products demands the strategic integration of Non-Invasive Data Governance (NIDG). This approach fortifies data quality, security, compliance, and collaboration while expertly navigating user queries and concerns. Central to this cooperation is the […]


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Author: Robert S. Seiner

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Sep 6 2023
Data Governance to Improve Business Intelligence
Data is the lifeblood of modern organizations, and as such, it must be carefully managed and protected. Whether it’s financial data, personal health information, or customer data, organizations that generate and manage data must implement a comprehensive data governance strategy. A robust data governance policy ensures compliance and security and improves the quality of Business […]


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Author: Kash Mehdi

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Aug 16 2023
Legos and Building Non-Invasive Data Governance Brick by Brick
Anyone who knows me well knows that I like to build models with Legos as a diversion from my “data-ly” life. I was never fond of Legos when I was young, but started my Lego excursion when I saw a bright yellow Lego Ford Mustang kit that I had to have. Several years later, I […]


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Author: Robert S. Seiner

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Aug 16 2023
Data Catalog Role in Data Transformation and Governance
Nearly every data leader I talk to is in the midst of a data transformation. And it’s no surprise, really. As businesses look for ways to increase sales, improve customer experience, and stay ahead of the competition, they are realizing that data is their competitive advantage and the key to achieving their goals.  But as […]


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Author: Kash Mehdi

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Aug 2 2023
Making the Case for Data Enablement (Rather Than Data Governance)
There is a movement in the business and academic worlds to consider relabeling the name of the long-time data discipline of “Data Governance” to “Data Enablement”. Usually, when someone tells me something like this, my first response is to chuckle and nod my head. It takes a sizable formal movement to change the name of […]


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Author: Robert S. Seiner

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Aug 2 2023
Unique Threat Landscape of Digital Divide
Rural areas worldwide are disconnected in a landscape that nearly requires the internet to work or socially interact. But eventually, the entire planet will have equal, high-speed internet access. Neglecting the digital divide and broadband gap will cause cybersecurity concerns for communities entering the digital era. Regions new to the internet are more vulnerable. Therefore, […]


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Author: Ellie Gabel

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Jul 19 2023
Raw Data as the Precursor to Everything Data
The world revolves around data. Just about any important decision organizations make depends on the data they have. Data helps organizations mitigate risks, plan marketing campaigns, devise research-backed strategies, and tons more. But a resource this valuable has rather humble, or jumbled, beginnings. What is Raw Data? Raw data is the primary form of data. […]


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Author: Bala Adalarasan

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Jul 19 2023
Best Practices for Migrating Applications to the Cloud
It is no secret that cloud migration and transformation helps your business attain desired growth, cost savings, agility, and profitability. With these, your team is able address customer needs faster, monitor app performance, and scale applications according to demand. App migration can be time-consuming, and you cannot afford to mess with the process. And a […]


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Author: Rebecca Grey

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Jul 5 2023
Where Data Governance Must Focus in AI Era
In today’s rapidly changing and advancing world of artificial intelligence (AI), generative AI, and large language models (LLMs), data has become the lifeblood of innovation. Data fuels algorithms, powers decision-making processes, and shapes the future impact of technology. By formalizing existing levels of accountability (truly a non-invasive approach), respecting people’s privacy, promoting ethical practices, and […]


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Author: Robert S. Seiner

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Jun 21 2023
Effective Use of Generative-AI
While Generative-AI has undoubtably demonstrated powerful capabilities in generating images, music, and text, it is essential to approach the technology’s potential with a balanced and realistic outlook. The notion that Generative-AI will serve as a universal panacea for all industries is overly optimistic. The true value lies not in the technology itself, but in how […]


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Author: Robert S. Seiner

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Jun 7 2023
Privacy, Security & Machine Learning
Data privacy and security matter. Given this, it will be a big deal if machine learning can make them easier to implement. So, how do CIOs and other security thought leaders think machine learning applies to privacy and security? Let’s start by looking at the risks and then discuss how technology makes addressing them easier. […]


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Author: Myles Suer

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Jun 7 2023
Protect Data Without a Password
In an increasingly interconnected world, cybersecurity is of the utmost importance for many businesses. In fact, poor security isn’t just a hit to your reputation, it can also be expensive. Businesses of all sizes are looking for ways to mitigate these costs and prepare for cyberattacks. Password-less authentication is one such approach businesses are taking […]


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Author: Ainsley Lawrence

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May 17 2023
Current State Analysis of Your Data – Part 4 – Data Outcomes
This article is the fourth installment in a series taking a deep dive on how to do a Current State Analysis on your data. This article focuses on Data Outcomes: what they are, why they are important, and what questions to ask to determine the current state.  [Publisher note: Click here to see part 1, […]


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Author: Vanessa Lam

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May 17 2023
Boost E-Commerce with Customer Verification
Data breaches have been rampant these days, and many companies realize they need to enhance their customer verification process. Proper customer verifications help prevent young children from accessing products and services that are age sensitive. It also prevents fraudulent transactions from happening online. Businesses have different options to address this issue to reduce the risk, […]


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Author: Juliette Anderson

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May 3 2023
Most Common Types of Data Breaches
A company that manages data must be always cautious against the potential of data breaches. There are several types of breaches, ranging from a simple human error to large-scale attacks by hostile actors, but any data exposure can have major ramifications for organisations. They are also quite prevalent, with 39% of UK businesses reporting a […]


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Author: Stuart Snape

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