Enterprise IT / Featured Tech / InfoTech

From Self-Service to Data-Driven

Using the term “metadata management” when engaging the business about data is the wrong approach. It makes becoming data-driven sound primarily technical, but it shouldn’t be. While full-time architects and analysts are crucial roles, they need business data stewards to be the primary driving force in creating and maintaining the data. That means they need a technical solution designed for the business user.

Download this TDWI Checklist Report to learn six tactics that can help ensure your business gets value from your analytics investment with the help of a data catalog.

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Modern Data Governance: Strategies for Data Policies that Stick

As businesses become increasingly data-driven, conventional approaches to data governance that focus solely on operating models and org charts no longer work. Instead, organizations must shift their mindset by focusing their governance program on aligning data policies with business goals.

In this Eckerson Group report you’ll learn:

  • What the weaknesses of traditional governance programs are – and why a business-oriented approach is better
  • Which best practices organizations should implement when rebooting their data governance strategies
  • Why tools enable data governance, but don’t drive the program

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Building a Data Lake for the Enterprise

Big data is the enabler for many business opportunities – from predictive analytics to the Internet of Things (IoT). But making the data accessible to the masses is a challenge. For many organizations, a data lake helps them manage the ever-growing deluge of data and enables a shift in conversation – from volume to usage.

In this report you’ll learn:

  • Why data lakes are becoming the standard for organizations who want to enable the business to gain access to insights directly
  • How data lakes cause you to think differently about the way data serves the business
  • Why governing your data lake is critical to its success – and three best practices to help you succeed

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Enterprise IT

Transforming Data Into Action: The Business Outlook for Data Governance

Data governance can be a game changer when it comes to modern business. But leveraging data for strategic objectives is easier said than done. This new report, developed by The Economist Intelligence Unit, explores the challenges – and opportunities – for data governance both globally and across industries.

Based on a survey of over 500 business executives and complemented by in-depth interviews, the EIU report reveals why organizations must shift their thinking to data governance on offense. Read the report now to learn how to overcome the barriers to better data governance.

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Enterprise IT

Where’s the #$%& Data?

Locating the data you need should be a whole lot easier. If you can’t find the data, how can it drive your business strategies? A data catalog can solve the mystery of where your data is hiding. Read our e-Book to learn how Collibra Catalog:

  • Creates a single source of intelligence for all data users
  • Provides data recommendations based on the data purchasing behavior of others
  • Controls data access so sensitive data stays in the hands of the right people

Download the e-Book to learn how to not only find your data, but make it understandable, useful and reliable too.

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Enterprise IT

Building a Data Lake for the Enterprise

Big data is the enabler for many business opportunities – from predictive analytics to the Internet of Things (IoT). But making the data accessible to the masses is a challenge. For many organizations, a data lake helps them manage the ever-growing deluge of data and enables a shift in conversation – from volume to usage.

In this report you’ll learn:

  • Why data lakes are becoming the standard for organizations who want to enable the business to gain access to insights directly
  • How data lakes cause you to think differently about the way data serves the business
  • Why governing your data lake is critical to its success – and three best practices to help you succeed

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Enterprise IT

5 Ways to Think Differently About GDPR

It’s true that teams with a flawless defense can often prevail. However, when combined with a strong offense, good teams can become great ones — and almost impossible to defeat. Working defensively to comply with GDPR is smart. Building on that work to improve business processes, develop a competitive edge, and drive value is smarter.

It’s time to think differently about GDPR. Download this e-Book to learn five winning ways to build a strong offense while keeping your eye on the ball.

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Enterprise IT

7 Not So Common Features in PLM Software

Today, 70 percent of new products are comprised of procured-in content, and that number will only increase. Thus, manufacturing has become more complex than ever before.  Unfortunately, management software isn’t keeping pace with this this chan…