Data governance
Data governance processes manage the availability, usability, integrity and security of the data in enterprise systems. These processes rely on detailed internal data standards and policies that also control data usage. Learn about the latest data governance processes and strategies to ensure data is consistent, trustworthy and properly protected.
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News
20 Mar 2023
Acceldata update enhances data observability platform
The vendor's latest platform update adds four new capabilities, including low-code/no-code options for developing data quality standards and self-healing capabilities. Continue Reading
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07 Mar 2023
Databricks adds new ML modeling tool to lakehouse platform
The machine learning modeling tool eliminates the need for users to manage complex serving infrastructures by enabling them to launch machine learning models as REST APIs. Continue Reading
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News
25 Mar 2019
Building a business glossary enhances data governance
Experts say data professionals should work to create a common vocabulary in organizations to help boost data governance and compliance with laws like GDPR. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Mar 2019
Why data silos matter: Settling ownership of data issues
Data management is often still seen as an IT task, but that can lead to data silos. Find out why the business should be in charge of its data as part of a governance process. Continue Reading
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News
15 Mar 2019
Big data management practices gain attention amid risks
Many data professionals have yet to solidify traditional data management practices, but they have a new set of challenges to overcome to ensure data privacy and avoid misuse. Continue Reading
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11 Mar 2019
Data catalog software takes on data lakes, privacy laws
Data catalogs form a hub for managing enterprise data. New products focus on machine learning and AI add-ons that help automate aspects of data governance. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Jan 2019
Why organizations need a solid data governance strategy
The flood of data flowing into data warehouses, data lakes and other systems makes effective data governance a must for successful business analytics initiatives. Continue Reading
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News
10 Jan 2019
IBM Weather Channel location data use spurs privacy concerns
IBM CEO Ginni Rometty pushed real-time weather data mining for travel and other uses, even as the Los Angeles city attorney is suing IBM's Weather Company unit over its sharing of location data with business partners. Continue Reading
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18 Dec 2018
Datawatch Swarm on path to combine data prep, analytics
Datawatch plans to add analytics and data visualization tools to its Swarm data preparation platform, starting with integration capabilities in a Swarm 2.2 release. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Nov 2018
How data duplication in healthcare is diagnosed
Electronic health record systems have helped reduce duplicate patient data in hospitals -- but they haven't cured the problem. Find out how organizations are addressing the issue. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Oct 2018
11 features to look for in data quality management tools
As the need for quality data has increased, so have the capabilities of data quality tools. Learn how collaboration, data lineage and other features enable data quality. Continue Reading
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Answer
27 Sep 2018
What is an enterprise data strategy?
Defining a data strategy can help focus an organization's data management initiatives -- but it isn't the same as data governance. Expert Anne Marie Smith explains why. Continue Reading
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Answer
12 Sep 2018
What is the best structure for data governance programs?
The optimal approach to a data governance framework includes a program team, a data governance council and stewards. Expert Anne Marie Smith explains what role each group plays. Continue Reading
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30 Aug 2018
5 to-dos for your GDPR compliance checklist
It's never too late to fine-tune your GDPR strategy. Expert Anne Marie Smith suggests a current state analysis of your PII protections, drafting a data privacy policy and more. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Aug 2018
Why data quality tools matter in today's organizations
Data is everywhere -- but is it good? Data quality tools could answer that question and help save time and money. So why don't more organizations use the technology? Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Aug 2018
GDPR checklist items data managers might have overlooked
Now that the General Data Protection Regulation has been implemented, it's a good time for organizations to make sure they haven't missed any GDPR best practices. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Jul 2018
How to manage data and the GDPR right to be forgotten
The General Data Protection Regulation requires organizations to delete personally identifiable information if customers ask -- which can be a challenge. Experts offer four tips. Continue Reading
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News
19 Jul 2018
Focus, scope and spotting opportunity are key to role of CDO
Chief data officers and experts see the CDO role as changing to a more strategic orientation -- especially finding key opportunities in vast troves of data. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Jul 2018
Good data quality for machine learning is an analytics must
As companies add machine learning applications, they need to really understand -- and be able to improve -- their data. That's where data quality initiatives come in. Continue Reading
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News
16 Jul 2018
Chief data officer role: Searching for consensus
The chief data officer role is about many things -- regulations, innovation, AI and more. Consultant Randy Bean discussed the matter ahead of an MIT symposium on the topic. Continue Reading
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Opinion
24 May 2018
GDPR compliance requirements drive new winds of data privacy
Hello, GDPR. May 25 is the witching hour for enforcement of the EU's much-discussed GDPR compliance requirements -- and it's a harbinger of more changes to come. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 May 2018
Six data risk management steps for GDPR compliance
By layering data risk management processes into your data governance framework, you can ensure the personally identifiable information your company stores meets GDPR compliance rules. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 May 2018
AP uses data.world platform to spread data journalism
Data journalism reporters need tools that deliver quick context for stories on deadline. A data collaboration platform from data.world helps the Associated Press meet such needs. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Apr 2018
GDPR rules can spur broader steps to protect sensitive data
Companies need to make compliance with GDPR's requirements on managing personal data a priority, but they should also work to implement wider data protection efforts in the future. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Apr 2018
Data integrity protection spurs greater security spending
As hacking, ransomware and malware attacks mount, companies place big data protection and integrity among the primary reasons for increased spending on security software. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Apr 2018
GDPR requirements put focus on data ethics, governance
The General Data Protection Regulation makes privacy paramount and reinforces the practice of good data governance. Will a new focus on data ethics be an important side effect? Continue Reading
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Opinion
09 Apr 2018
U.S. data protection laws fall short in the age of big data
Data breaches and a history of data abuse led the EU to adopt GDPR, but it might take massive scale data security crises for the U.S. to legislate similar data protection laws. Continue Reading
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Opinion
09 Apr 2018
IoT, edge computing spawn new security issues
As real-time big data increasingly hitches up to internet of things, edge computing power and fog nodes, a whole new layer of security threats emerges. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Mar 2018
GDPR mandates push data quality improvement into IT spotlight
Data quality issues cost companies significant amounts of money in lost revenue and added expenses, and their impact will only get bigger when the EU starts enforcing its GDPR law. Continue Reading
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Podcast
21 Mar 2018
IT, others focus efforts as GDPR implementation date looms
The EU's General Data Protection Regulation is meant to bring better data privacy to bear in the age of big data. How GDPR implementation will proceed remains to be seen. Continue Reading
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Answer
14 Mar 2018
What does the GDPR definition of personal data include?
The definition of personal data in the EU's GDPR data protection rules is broad enough to include any type of data that can be used to directly or indirectly identify a person. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Feb 2018
Data expert: GDPR deadline is an opportunity, not a burden
There is stress as the EU's General Data Protection Regulation compliance deadline nears, but the GDPR privacy movement is a good thing for data policies, advises consultant Daragh O Brien. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Feb 2018
Data catalog software takes open data initiative to the streets
Data catalog software from Alation helped San Diego's chief data officer open up the city's data to residents, as well as city planners and other government workers. Continue Reading
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News
24 Jul 2017
Chief data officer jobs call for nurturing data ethos in companies
In many organizations, chief data officer jobs centered on defense against risk are giving way to ones emphasizing innovation. To do so, CDOs must nurture a data culture, MIT panelists said. Continue Reading
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Buyer's Guide
24 Oct 2016
How to determine which data governance tool best meets your needs
This buyer's guide provides insights to help you determine if your organization could benefit from data governance software and how to navigate the buying process. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Sep 2016
Examining the top data governance tools on the market
Expert John Ladley examines the leading data governance software products, comparing and contrasting their features to help you determine which tool will best meet your needs. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Sep 2016
Alation Data Catalog helps provide collaborative data governance
Alation Data Catalog provides business analysts and data stewards with search and discovery, governance and collaboration functionality, and automates many data governance tasks. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Aug 2016
What you should know about Collibra Data Governance Center
Collibra Data Governance Center is a repository- and workflow-oriented data governance platform that also offers features for data management and data stewardship. Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Aug 2016
How to narrow down your choices for buying a data governance tool
Evaluating and selecting a data governance tool depends on not only features and functionality, but also how you will use the tool to add value to your organization. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Apr 2016
What to know about the IBM Information Governance Catalog
IBM's Information Governance Catalog provides organizations with a workflow-oriented data governance tool for organizing, managing and accessing their data assets. Continue Reading
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News
29 Jan 2016
Data quality metrics a governance must, managers say
Data governance managers who spoke during an online conference said that tracking business-oriented metrics on data quality improvement is a key to success in governance efforts. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Feb 2014
Identifying data quality issues via data profiling, reasonability
In a book excerpt, author Laura Sebastian-Coleman explores data profiling, data issue management and using reasonability checks in assessing quality. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Feb 2014
Dissecting data measurement: Key metrics for assessing data quality
In a book excerpt, data quality architect Laura Sebastian-Coleman explains data assessment terminology and details a framework for measuring quality. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Jan 2014
Using data profiling techniques -- and estimating the effort required
Data profiling is a key part of data quality efforts. Here's a simple formula for calculating the amount of time needed to profile a data set. Continue Reading
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Quiz
15 Oct 2013
Quiz: Improving your data governance and data stewardship program
Do you know what it takes for an effective data governance structure to take root in an organization? Take this quiz and find out. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Sep 2012
Data stewardship program: Quality booster, but a hard step for many
While data stewardship can help improve the quality of corporate data, analysts say there's more talk than action when it comes to adopting the concept. Continue Reading
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Quiz
23 Jul 2008
Sarbanes-Oxley compliance quiz: Are you SOX savvy?
Test your knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance concepts and software by taking a SOX quiz. Continue Reading
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Podcast
21 Jul 2008
Creating successful data stewardship programs, with Jill Dyché
Learn how data stewardship fits into data governance and data quality management programs, from Jill Dyché. Continue Reading
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News
10 Jul 2008
How much historical data is enough?
There are many factors that impact the amount of historical data a corporation requires. Continue Reading
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Quiz
12 Oct 2007
Data quality and governance management quiz
Test your knowledge of data quality and data governance management concepts, trends and vendor news in this short quiz. When you are done, check your answers and read detailed explanations for each response. Continue Reading
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News
27 Jul 2006
Backup failure: Five reasons backups fail and tips for prevention
Media failure, human error and hardware failure are among the most common reasons backups fail. Learn what you can do to prevent these issues and others to perform legitimate, usable backups. Continue Reading
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