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 But is the data model really out of date?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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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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Astera

JANUARY 2, 2024

When data is organized and accessible, different departments can work cohesively, sharing insights and working towards common goals. Data Governance vs Data Management One of the key points to remember is that data governance and data management are not the same concepts—they are more different than similar.

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Astera

JULY 13, 2023

One of the key benefits of a data lake is that it can also store unstructured data, such as social media posts, emails, and documents. This makes it a valuable resource for organizations that need to analyze a wide range of data types. Data Mapping and Transformation: Data mapping bridges data elements from diverse sources.

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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. Data Models: These define the specific sets of data that need to be moved.

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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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