The Data Administration Newsletter

OCTOBER 3, 2023

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. Wixom, Cynthia M. Beath, and […]

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Astera

MARCH 20, 2024

This article covers everything about enterprise data management, including its definition, components, comparison with master data management, benefits, and best practices. What Is Enterprise Data Management (EDM)? Why is Enterprise Data Management Important?

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Astera

MAY 9, 2023

In such a scenario, it becomes imperative for businesses to follow well-defined guidelines to make sense of the data. That is where data governance and data management come into play. Let’s look at what exactly the two are and what the differences are between data governance vs. data management.

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BizAcuity

APRIL 14, 2022

Big Data Ecosystem. Big data paved the way for organizations to get better at what they do. Data management and analytics are a part of a massive, almost unseen ecosystem which lets you leverage data for valuable insights. Data Management. Unscalable data architecture. Slow query performance.

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Dataversity

DECEMBER 24, 2020

The Data Rants video blog series begins with host Scott Taylor “The Data Whisperer.” The post The 12 Days of Data Management appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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The Data Administration Newsletter

JULY 19, 2022

Domain-specific data governance has been of focus lately in various industries. What is Data Governance? If you ask twenty people in a room what data governance is, you might get twenty different answers. In this article, I simplify what it means and how it is done.

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The Data Administration Newsletter

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Unfortunately, a lot of those data breaches come from poorly organized or secure data. The solution to these sensitive issues in the healthcare industry is simple: data governance. Better yet, an efficient data governance plan that can clear up numerous […].

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The Data Administration Newsletter

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

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). Central to this cooperation is the […]

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Astera

JANUARY 2, 2024

Relying on this data to power business decisions is like setting sail without a map. This is why organizations have effective data management in place. But what exactly is data management? What Is Data Management? As businesses evolve, so does their data.

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Dataversity

JANUARY 20, 2021

The smart factory and plant now incorporate an array of connected technologies, all generating a vast volume of data. As a result, data will continue its exponential growth, […]. The post Why Effective Data Management Is Key in a Connected World appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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Astera

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Introduction   As financial institutions navigate intricate market dynamics and heighten regulatory requirements, the need for reliable and accurate data has never been more pronounced. This has spotlighted data governance—a discipline that shapes how data is managed, protected, and utilized within these institutions.

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Dataversity

JULY 12, 2021

In my eight years as a Gartner analyst covering Master Data Management (MDM) and two years advising clients and prospects at a leading vendor, I have seen first-hand the importance of taking a multidomain approach to MDM. Click to learn more about author Bill O’Kane.

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Dataversity

MAY 31, 2021

As I’ve been working to challenge the status quo on Data Governance – I get a lot of questions about how it will “really” work. The post Dear Laura: Should We Hire Full-Time Data Stewards? Click to learn more about author Laura Madsen. Welcome to the Dear Laura blog series! Last year I wrote […].

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Astera

MAY 14, 2024

Master data management vs. Metadata management Before proceeding, it’s essential to clarify that while both master data management (MDM) and metadata management are crucial components of data management and governance, they are two unique concepts and, therefore, not interchangeable.

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Astera

AUGUST 22, 2024

For a successful merger, companies should make enterprise data management a core part of the due diligence phase. This provides a clear roadmap for addressing data quality issues, identifying integration challenges, and assessing the potential value of the target company’s data.

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Astera

APRIL 3, 2024

As important as it is to know what a data quality framework is, it’s equally important to understand what it isn’t: It’s not a standalone concept—the framework integrates with data governance, security, and integration practices to create a holistic data ecosystem. Why do you need a data quality framework?

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Astera

JULY 13, 2023

Data integration involves combining data from different sources into a single location, while data consolidation is performed to standardize data structure to ensure consistency. Organizations must understand the differences between data integration and consolidation to choose the right approach for their data management needs.

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Dataversity

MAY 7, 2024

Most, if not all, organizations need help utilizing the data collected from various sources efficiently, thanks to the ever-evolving enterprise data management landscape. Data is collected and stored in siloed systems 2. Different verticals or departments own different types of data 3.

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Dataversity

MAY 9, 2022

Data fabric is redefining enterprise data management by connecting distributed data sources, offering speedy data access, and strengthening data quality and governance. This article gives an expert outlook on the key ingredients that go into building […].

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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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The Data Administration Newsletter

MARCH 15, 2022

I had something else nearly ready that was expanding on the broad questions of ethics in information and data management I discussed last time, drawing on some work I’m doing with an international client and a recent roundtable discussion I had with some regulators […].

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Astera

AUGUST 8, 2023

The drag-and-drop, user-friendly interface allows both technical and non-technical users to leverage Astera solutions to carry out complex data-related tasks in minutes, improving efficiency and performance. 2. Talend Talend is another data quality solution designed to enhance data management processes.

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Astera

JANUARY 18, 2024

Data Quality : It includes features for data quality management , ensuring that the integrated data is accurate and consistent. Data Governance : Talend’s platform offers features that can help users maintain data integrity and compliance with governance standards.

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The Data Administration Newsletter

AUGUST 31, 2021

Can the responsibilities for vocabulary ownership and data ownership by business stakeholders be separate? I have listened to many presentations and read many articles about data governance (or data stewardship if you prefer), but I have never come across anyone saying they can and should be. Should they be?

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Astera

JANUARY 25, 2024

This facilitates the real-time flow of data from data warehouse to reporting dashboards and operational analytics tools, accelerating data processing and providing business leaders with timely information.

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The Data Administration Newsletter

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Hands down one of the most frequent observations when walking the data factory at different clients is the excessive use of spreadsheets for data collection and purification. These spreadsheets are part of a critical data enrichment process for getting reports out the door on time.

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Dataversity

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Data has been called the new oil. Now on a trajectory towards increased regulation, the data gushers of yore are being tamed. Data will become trackable, […]. Click to learn more about author Brian Platz.

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The Data Administration Newsletter

JUNE 21, 2022

Twenty-five years ago today, I published the first issue of The Data Administration Newsletter. It only took a few months to recognize that there was an audience for an “online” publication focused on data administration. […].

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The Data Administration Newsletter

MAY 16, 2023

Data quality management (DQM) has advanced considerably over the years. The full extent of the problem was first recognized during the data warehouse movement in the 1980s.

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The Data Administration Newsletter

JUNE 20, 2023

These days, there is much conversation about the necessity of the data model. The data model has been around for several decades now and can be classified as an artifact of an earlier day and age. But is the data model really out of date? And exactly why do we need a data model, anyway? […]

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The Data Administration Newsletter

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

It does not matter if the project is architecture, construction, business strategy, or the one of the many facets of data and information management. The knowledge of a Subject Matter Expert, or SME, can make or break any projects of any type. To become a SME, a team needs to have lived and worked in […].

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The Data Administration Newsletter

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

2020 was the kind of year that would make anyone in the predictions business more than a little gun shy. I certainly didn’t have “global pandemic” on my 2020 bingo card. And, even if I somehow did, I would never have coupled that with a “booming stock market” and median SaaS price/revenue multiples in the […].

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IRM Connects

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

I recently presented a workshop at the Business Analysis Conference Europe 2019 by the industry group International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) where an illustrator created this image summarizing the.

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The Data Administration Newsletter

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This quarter’s column draws on my keynote for DAMA Calgary’s contribution to DAMA Days Canada last month, which in turn drew on some of the content in the second edition of the “Data Ethics” book I wrote with my colleague Katherine O’Keefe (particularly, Chapter 3 and Chapter 11). My keynote looked at the thorny question […]

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Astera

APRIL 24, 2024

The platform leverages a high-performing ETL engine for efficient data movement and transformation, including mapping, cleansing, and enrichment. Key Features: AI-Driven Data Management : Streamlines data extraction, preparation, and data processing through AI and automated workflows.

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Insight Software

AUGUST 15, 2024

In today’s fast-paced business environment, having control over your data can be the difference between success and stagnation. Leaning on Master Data Management (MDM), the creation of a single, reliable source of master data, ensures the uniformity, accuracy, stewardship, and accountability of shared data assets.

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Insight Software

AUGUST 30, 2024

AI can also be used for master data management by finding master data, onboarding it, finding anomalies, automating master data modeling, and improving data governance efficiency. Early research shows that AI could have cost-saving benefits for companies with complex supply chains.

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