Smart Data Collective

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Not Having a Data Architecture Plan. Data quality matters, but along with that, even its structure matters. When you’re dealing with big data, it’s essential that you manage it well. Without a data governance framework in place, you won’t be able to find and retrieve the required data with ease.

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Dataversity

MARCH 4, 2024

Companies are currently in the midst of a significant paradigm shift, where they are faced with the decision to either over-complicate their data architecture or opt for a single cloud solution.

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Data Architecture Data Management 147

Dataversity

APRIL 2, 2024

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the outlook for jobs around managing data architecture and databases looks pretty good: The number of professionals with roles around managing data is due to grow by eight percent from 2022 to 2032.

Data Architecture 147

Data Architecture 147

Dataversity

DECEMBER 2, 2024

This statistic underscores the urgent need for robust data platforms and governance frameworks. A successful data strategy outlines best practices and establishes a clear vision for data architecture, […] The post Technical and Strategic Best Practices for Building Robust Data Platforms appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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Timo Elliott

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Of course, in the end, we want a consistent and integrated data architecture across the whole enterprise. Do we want to give that up and allow each individual to make adjustments to processes or establish their own? The good news is you can balance the two: the agility and standardization. “How does that look like in practice?

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Smart Data Collective

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

It is essential to process sensitive data only after acquiring a thorough knowledge of a stream processing architecture. The data architecture assimilates and processes sizable volumes of streaming data from different data sources. This very architecture ingests data right away while it is getting generated.

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Real-time Data Customer Experience Customer Experience Agile 293

Passionate BA

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Learn about data strategy pitfalls A few words about data strategy Elements of Strategy A solid strategy outlines how an organization collects, processes, analyzes, and uses data to achieve its goals.

Data Governance 130

Data Governance Data Quality Data Architecture Government 130

BizAcuity

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

In today’s world that is largely data-driven, organizations depend on data for their success and survival, and therefore need robust, scalable data architecture to handle their data needs. This typically requires a data warehouse for analytics needs that is able to ingest and handle real time data of huge volumes.

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Analysts Corner

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Nimble practices of Clarify of purpose and vision , Customer and market value stream focused , Prioritize through an outcome-oriented funding model , Use dynamic talent allocation , and Development of a strong core of technology, data architecture, and standards , are not present in any of the Business Agility enablers.

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Agile Design Thinking Business Analysis Business Analysis 130

Passionate BA

MAY 29, 2024

BI business analysts integrate business needs with technical solutions, ensuring the data architecture effectively supports business decisions. The usual jobs in this area include data analyst, BI analyst or BI developer, and data scientist.

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Business Analysis Business Analysis Business Architecture Agile 130

Dataversity

MARCH 29, 2024

Instead of starting data protection strategies by planning backups, organizations should flip their mindset and start by planning recovery: What data needs to be recovered first? What systems […] The post World Backup Day Is So 2023 – How About World Data Resilience Day?

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Planning Data Governance Data Quality Data Architecture 299

Dataversity

JANUARY 31, 2024

The emergence of generative AI marks a pivotal shift in the digital landscape, profoundly impacting our ability to discern reality from fabrication.

Digital 299

Digital Data Architecture Data Security Cybersecurity 299

Dataversity

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

My company’s 2024 Data Protection Trends report revealed that 75% of organizations experience […] The post Understanding the Importance of Data Resilience appeared first on DATAVERSITY. In recent years, the frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks have surged, presenting a formidable challenge to organizations worldwide.

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Data Governance Data Quality Data Architecture Government 298

Dataversity

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Analytics at the core is using data to derive insights for measuring and improving business performance [1]. To enable effective management, governance, and utilization of data and analytics, an increasing number of enterprises today are looking at deploying the data catalog, semantic layer, and data warehouse.

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Data Warehouse Government Data Architecture Data Analytics 298

Dataversity

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Cloud computing has enabled many organizations to improve the scalability and flexibility of a variety of crucial business functions. As migration to cloud-based solutions gains momentum, understanding the total cost of cloud adoption is crucial.

Cloud Computing 325

Cloud Computing Data Architecture Data Security Cybersecurity 325

Dataversity

JANUARY 8, 2024

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 about data mesh. Data mesh represents a federated model of running your data program. I’m Mark Horseman, and welcome to The Cool Kids Corner.

Data Governance 264

Data Governance Data Architecture Data Quality Government 264

Dataversity

OCTOBER 2, 2024

According to a CNBC CFO survey, CFOs seem to agree that […] The post Chief Officers: Do You Know What Your Data is Costing You? Not surprisingly, the economic forecast remains murky at best.

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Data Architecture 279

Dataversity

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

But here’s the thing: While structured data like sales figures and customer demographics have long been the backbone of analytics, there’s a growing realization that unstructured data is the real goldmine. From Fortune 500 companies to local startups, everyone’s swimming in a sea of numbers, charts, and graphs. Think about it.

Data Architecture 278

Data Architecture 278

Dataversity

APRIL 5, 2024

Data is invaluable to an organization, but it can also represent a major stumbling block if an enterprise hasn’t optimized how data is used to support processes that run operations.

Data Architecture 263

Data Architecture 263

Dataversity

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

However, these tools have also skewed our perceptions of what […] The post Is Your Data Ready for Generative AI? Generative AI (GenAI) is all the rage in the world today, thanks to the advent of tools like ChatGPT and DALL-E. To their credit, these innovations are extraordinary.

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Artificial Intelligence Innovation Data Architecture 289

Dataversity

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In our increasingly digital world, organizations recognize the importance of securing their data. As cloud-based technologies proliferate, the need for a robust identity and access management (IAM) strategy is more critical than ever.

Digital 276

Digital Data Governance Data Quality Data Architecture 276

Dataversity

MARCH 25, 2024

The cost of data breaches alone is expected to reach $5 trillion, a growth of 11% from 2023. As shared in part one of this installment, the global marketplace faces an increasingly destructive cyber risk landscape each year, and 2024 is set to confirm this trend.

Data Architecture 274

Data Architecture Data Security Cybersecurity 274

Dataversity

AUGUST 30, 2024

Master data lays the foundation for your supplier and customer relationships. However, teams often fail to reap the full benefits […] The post How to Win the War Against Bad Master Data appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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Master Data Management Data Quality Data Governance Data Architecture 264

Dataversity

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Companies such as BBC made it into the list of victims of the most significant data breaches in 2023, contributing to a staggering 5.3 So, it’s safe […] The post 7 Data Security Best Practices for Your Enterprise appeared first on DATAVERSITY. When it comes to cybersecurity, some enterprises still take it with a grain of salt.

Data Security 259

Data Security Cybersecurity Data Architecture 259

Dataversity

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Organizations learned a valuable lesson in 2023: It isn’t sufficient to rely on securing data once it has landed in a cloud data warehouse or analytical store. As a result, data owners are highly motivated to explore technologies in 2024 that can protect data from the moment it begins its journey in the source systems.

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Data Governance Government Data Warehouse Data Quality 278

Dataversity

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

A recent example is the MOVEit breach, in which hackers stole data from customers of the MOVEit file transfer service. One reason for the parade […] The post Why Your Enterprise Needs Data-Centric Cybersecurity (and How to Achieve It) appeared first on DATAVERSITY. Hardly a week goes by without news of another cybercrime.

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Cybersecurity Data Architecture Data Security 277

Dataversity

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

In today’s digital world, data is the most critical enterprise asset. Data is required to run software, drive business intelligence, and deliver new functionality. Consequently, companies have tried to hoard as much data as possible. In fact, data has become known as “the new oil,” among many.

Business Intelligence 264

Business Intelligence Business Intelligence Digital Data Architecture 264

Dataversity

JULY 9, 2024

OpenAI launched generative AI (GenAI) into the mainstream last year, and we haven’t stopped talking about it since – and for good reason. When done right, its benefits are indisputable, saving businesses time, money, and resources. Industries from customer service to technology are experiencing the shift.

Data Governance 242

Data Governance Data Quality Data Architecture Government 242

Dataversity

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Organizations have become highly data-centric in the past years, increasing complications and costs as the volume of data rose. However, data integrity issues alone cost organizations $12.9 million annually, on average, according to Gartner.

Data Warehouse 264

Data Warehouse Data Architecture Data Governance Government 264

Dataversity

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Although many leaders tout the benefits of cloud technologies for large enterprises, small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) also stand […] The post Migrating Your Data to the Cloud? The transition to the cloud holds value for organizations of all sizes.

Cloud Computing 264

Cloud Computing Data Architecture 264

Dataversity

OCTOBER 25, 2023

We exist in a diversified era of data tools up and down the stack – from storage to algorithm testing to stunning business insights.

Data Quality 262

Data Quality Innovation Data Governance Data Architecture 262

Dataversity

APRIL 3, 2023

This is a five-part series about the costly mistakes organizations commonly make while building a cloud architecture. Part one explained how organizations moving to the cloud can quickly lose visibility and control over their data processing and detailed how to avoid that mistake.

Cloud Computing 246

Cloud Computing Data Architecture 246

Dataversity

MARCH 25, 2022

Enterprise architecture (EA) can be a confusing term. To supply a business executive with a working definition, you might list that EA comprises the business functions, capabilities, processes, roles, physical and organizational structure, data stores and flows, applications, platforms, hardware, and communication.

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Enterprise Architecture Data Architecture 246

Dataversity

JANUARY 12, 2022

Technology generates more and more data, regulators need to exercise more and more control, digital transformation is advancing, and traditional firms are changing and need to respond quickly to the new demands of regulators – not only to avoid sanctions but also to guard their processes and avoid security breaches and inconsistencies in their information (..)

Digital Transformation 246

Digital Transformation Digital Data Governance Data Architecture 246

Dataversity

APRIL 25, 2023

In this five-part series, I’m taking a hard look at the common – and costly – mistakes organizations typically make while building a cloud architecture. Part one explained how organizations can quickly lose visibility and control over their data processing,and detailed how to avoid that mistake.

Cloud Computing 246

Cloud Computing Data Architecture 246

Dataversity

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The abilities of an organization towards capturing, storing, and analyzing data; searching, sharing, transferring, visualizing, querying, and updating data; and meeting compliance and regulations are mandatory for any sustainable organization.

Data Warehouse 246

Data Warehouse Visualization Data Architecture Business Intelligence 246

Dataversity

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Until immortality is invented, we’ll have to settle for solving the same problem in data enablement. Actionable data lost to time. With incredible advances in data […]. In arguably the most iconic scene from Bladerunner, replicant Roy Batty describes his personal memories as “lost in time, like tears in rain.”

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