Blog

blog.masterdata.co.za/

Profile

blog.masterdata.co.za/author/g

Homepage

dataqualitymatters.wordpress.c

  • Clean data versus more data

    Discover the truth about data quality in the debate of more data versus clean data. Learn why #DataQuality is not just about squeaky clean data but ensuring it’s fit for purpose. Explore the importance of data governance and appropriate data use.

  • Poor data quality: The fourth path to financial ruin?

    Is poor data quality the fourth path to financial ruin? Learn how poor-quality data negatively impacts businesses and discover the importance of data management for cost reduction, revenue growth, and risk management.

  • Will a South African “Nate Silver” emerge after the South African elections?

    Discover if a South African ‘Nate Silver’ will emerge after the elections. Tomorrow’s South African election marks 20 years of ANC rule, with the first ‘born frees’ voting opportunity. Can accurate predictions like Nate Silver’s 2012 US election success be made?

  • Quality data critical to leverage Big Data in call centres

    Discover why quality data is critical to leveraging Big Data in call centres. Learn how data integrity can lead to enhanced customer service, improved operational efficiency, and better business performance. Read the 2023 updated article to unlock the strategic advantages of Big Data in call centre operations.

  • Unveiling the Hidden Easter Eggs in Your Data | Discover the Secrets of Data Quality

    Unveil the hidden Easter eggs in your data and discover the secrets of data quality. Learn how data profiling and discovery tools play a crucial role in exposing data issues, empowering analysts to ask relevant questions and deliver valuable insights swiftly.

  • PoPIA: Good fences make good neighbours

    Discover the impact of the digital age on privacy with PoPIA. Learn how Big Data analytics exploits our every move and thought. Explore the South African Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPIA) and its emphasis on data governance and accountability.

  • Does poor big data governance make you a Target?

    Does poor big data governance make you a Target? Read about US retailer Target’s data breach in 2013, leading to a 46% drop in profits and reputational risk. Learn how data governance can help you avoid such issues.

  • Data governance. Is it like laundry day?

    Discover the true significance of data governance and its role in managing enterprise information. Explore the importance of tools in supporting active data governance and the need for automation.

  • Data quality on trial with Pistorius

    Discover how data quality plays a crucial role in criminal trials, as seen in the well-publicized Oscar Pistorius murder trial. Learn how data integrity and governance impact business decisions and why high-quality data deserves attention.

  • 10 tips for successful data governance

    Unlock the value of your enterprise information assets with these 10 essential tips for successful data governance. Reduce project risks and waste while making optimal use of data.