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TDAN » Data Governance News, Articles, & Education
1w ago
The use of data worldwide for business and recreation has exploded in the last decade, with an estimated 328.77 million terabytes of data created every single day globally. In 2024, experts predict that nearly 120 zettabytes of new data will be created. All of this data creation has also created a substantial storage problem for ..read more
TDAN » Data Governance News, Articles, & Education
1w ago
The focus of my last column, titled Crossing the Data Divide: Data Catalogs and the Generative AI Wave, was on the impact of large language models (LLM) and generative artificial intelligence (AI) and how we disseminate knowledge throughout the enterprise and the future role of the data catalogs. Spoiler alert if you have not read ..read more
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1w ago
Those of us in the field of enterprise data management are familiar with the many authors contributing their knowledge and expertise to the data management body of knowledge.[1] We are also very familiar with the many, varied, and often conflicting ways in which data management terms are used. “Data architecture,” “data integration,” and even terms ..read more
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1w ago
In my work with the EDM Council’s Data Management Capability Assessment Model (DCAM) 3.0 development group, we are adding a capability that has remained under the radar in our industry: the responsibility of the Data Management Program to determine concept and knowledge gaps within its staff resources. The organization should then plan, organize, and make ..read more
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1M ago
Organizations often struggle with finding nuggets of information buried within their data to achieve their business goals. Technology sometimes comes along to offer some interesting solutions that can bridge that gap for teams that practice good data management hygiene. We’re going to take a look deep into the recesses of creativity and peek at two ..read more
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1M ago
I’m doing some research work for a thing (more on that thing later in the column). My research has had me diving through all the published academic research in the field of data governance (DG) that deals with critical success factors for sustainable (as in: “not falling over and sinking into a swamp with all ..read more
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1M ago
As data has catapulted to a new and valuable business asset class, and as AI is increasingly used in business operations, the use of AI has created hidden data and IP risks. These risks must be identified and then measures must be taken to protect against both a loss of rights and an infringement of ..read more
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1M ago
The expression “Getting the Belt” has several meanings. This phrase most commonly refers to a form of corporal punishment where a belt is used by an authority figure to spank or hit someone as a punitive measure. This form of discipline is now, thankfully, regarded as inappropriate and harmful. Additional meanings signify winning a championship ..read more
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1M ago
Data quality is measured across dimensions, but why? Data quality metrics exist to support the business. The value of a data quality program resides in the ability to take action to improve data to make it more correct and therefore more valuable. The shorter the amount of time between the discovery of the data quality ..read more
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1M ago
In the digital era, navigating the choppy waters of data governance poses a significant challenge for enterprises. On one end of the spectrum, a rigid command-and-control approach stifles innovation and agility, turning data management into a bottleneck rather than a boon. On the other, a laissez-faire, free-for-all strategy risks data chaos, compromising security, quality, and ..read more