December 1, 2023
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Eyes on Data: The Right Foundation for Trusted Data and Analytics

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Trust. Trust is defined as the assured reliance or belief on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something (Webster’s Dictionary). It’s a term we use often to describe how we feel about the people, the institutions, and the things around us. But I would argue that the term “trust” was used differently…

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Synchronized Video Data Collaboration for Multi-Layered Insights

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In this digital age, large amounts of data are produced and consumed every second. And particularly for experienced bloggers in the data management or IT industry, synchronized video data collaboration represents an untapped wellspring of potential. By harnessing this data revolution, businesses can gain multi-layered insights into consumer behavior and enhance organizational performance. The Undeniable…

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Self-Service Data Access Best Practices

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Today’s digital realm increasingly emphasizes the value of self-service data access. Firms are recognizing its potential to empower users and accelerate decision-making processes. However, with this rapid shift towards democratized data access come challenges that organizations need to address. One central conundrum confronts businesses: How can they provide expansive data access while ensuring that information…

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Crossing the Data Divide: Framework for Selling Data Initiatives

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Deja Vu All Over Again Something interesting has been happening to me over the last few months that I’ve not experienced in a while. Smart and experienced CIOs and their data leaders have been asking me for input regarding how to sell the value of a data program. The question is a clear sign of…

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Storytelling with Data: Crafting Compelling Narratives

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Imagine you’re in a meeting and the analytics team bombards you with numbers. Sales have dropped by X%. Ad spend has increased by Y%. Cost-per-click is now Z. The meeting ends, and you promptly forget everything. What if the analytics team had instead turned those raw numbers into a memorable narrative? That’s the idea behind…

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Exploring Cloud Computing Risks and Security Hurdles

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The worldwide shift toward cloud computing significantly changes how businesses approach data management and operation. Regardless of whether private, public, or hybrid cloud models are employed, the advantages of cloud computing are numerous, including heightened efficiency, reduced expenses, and increased flexibility. Nonetheless, utilizing cloud computing carries potential risks that need to be addressed for sustainable…

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Data Professional Introspective: Accelerating Enterprise Data Quality

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My recent columns have focused on actionable initiatives that can both deliver business value, providing a tangible achievement, and raise the profile of the data management organization data management organization (DMO).(For more on the DMO, a plug-and-play initial organization was proposed in an earlier TDAN column, “Coming in from the Cold.”) In that light, let’s…

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Working Toward Public-Private Data Sharing

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Public-private data sharing occurs when government bodies and organizations exchange information. Progress in this area could facilitate improved innovation and problem-solving by eliminating access barriers. However, some concerned individuals worry about how government branches and private organizations will use their information. Although public-private data-sharing initiatives are in the early stages, some examples show what’s possible…

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Through the Looking Glass: Data Provenance in the Age of Generative AI

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Am I right that you can’t open LinkedIn, read a tech or business blog, or attend a conference for more than 30 seconds without encountering the generative AI hype? It’s been this way ever since last fall when OpenAI unleashed ChatGPT upon a (mostly) unsuspecting world. Depending on who you read or listen to, generative…

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Use of Big Data in Investing

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In a turn of events unanticipated by most analysts, young people — Gen Zers and Millennials, in particular — are outpacing older generations in 401(k) contributions. Furthermore, young people are investing earlier than ever, with 31% of Millennials having started investing before turning 21. But with growing investment opportunities for young generations and their unprecedented…

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