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  • Navigating Data Governance Communities: Discovering Hidden Value

    Learn how to structure your data governance organization effectively. Explore often overlooked areas – HR, IT, and Reference Data. Unlock the value of your enterprise information asset.

  • Unveiling the Power of Business Intelligence for Your Success

    In the ever-evolving landscape of business, Business Intelligence (BI) emerges as a pivotal force, extracting the essential information that fuels strategic decisions. Utilizing advanced BI systems, raw data is transformed into a wealth of actionable insights, empowering companies to make informed choices at the helm. Ready to make data-driven decisions for your organization? Start by…

  • A review of 2017, and predictions for 2018

    Explore data predictions and insights for 2018 in this review of 2017’s trends. Discover how PoPI and GDPR drive data management, the growth of cloud data, and the evolving role of Chief Data Officers. Learn about the challenges and promises of big data analytics. Dive into the future of data governance, quality, and more. Read…

  • One of the challenges of fitness for purpose

    Uncover how poor data quality and governance contributed to Steinhoff’s accounting issues. Gain insights from Francois Marais’s analysis of the situation. Learn the importance of data integrity and its role in decision-making.

  • Steinhoff’s Governance Crisis: Unveiling the Data Value Equation

    Uncover the profound impact of Steinhoff’s governance crisis on global markets. Allegations of financial irregularities have shaken the integrity of this South African conglomerate, resulting in a staggering 90% drop in share value. Delve into the parallels with the Enron scandal, emphasizing the critical role of data integrity in corporate health. Learn how data governance…

  • How are you governing unstructured data?

    Unlock the potential of unstructured data with effective governance. Learn how to harness insights from text, images, and more, and transform challenges into growth opportunities. Discover the power of innovative strategies for managing unstructured data.

  • Solutions to the seven straw men of matautopia

    Explore practical solutions to challenges in enterprise data management. Learn from John O’Gorman’s insights on data integrity, metadata, and cultural considerations.

  • Unveiling the Challenges of Metadata: Navigating the Landscape of Information Organization

    Explore the challenges of metadata in information organization. Discover the obstacles such as dishonesty, cognitive limitations, biased schemas, and more. Learn how metadata’s role and observational insights can pave the way for a more reliable and comprehensive understanding of the digital realm.

  • 6 considerations for successful metadata management

    Unlock the power of metadata management with these essential tips for success. Discover how metadata provides vital business context, enabling better data utilization and advanced analytics. Learn how to engage stakeholders, implement effective governance, and structure metadata for maximum impact. Drive adoption and harness the value of metadata to enhance your data landscape.

  • Hitting the Data Quality home run!

    Discover the Winning Play: Achieving Data Quality Excellence | Learn how to hit a data quality home run! Explore the four essential bases of data quality – Profiling, Monitoring, Cleansing, and Deployment. Unlock the value of your enterprise information asset with expert insights.