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  • data citizens

    Previewing Collibra Data Citizens 2018

    Join us as we delve into the third annual event that gathers global data leaders in New York City. Explore emerging data governance challenges, network with like-minded professionals, and stay updated on key industry trends.… Read more

  • Big data or big disaster?

    Explore the evolution of big data in South Africa: From the early days to today’s Hadoop data lakes transforming data architecture. Discover the challenges of data quality, governance, and democratization, and learn how a governed… Read more

  • Unveiling the Business Landscape of Tomorrow | Elevating Data Quality

    Uncover the enduring relevance of data quality as the cornerstone of effective information asset management by delving into Data Quality: The Key to Unlocking the Value of Your Enterprise Information Asset, reaffirming its pivotal role… Read more

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    Is “Bias” the 7th big data quality metric

    Explore the impact of bias as the 7th dimension of big data quality. Learn how bias affects machine learning outcomes, perpetuates societal biases, and discover strategies to address bias for fair and equitable machine learning… Read more

  • Emerging Trends in Big Data: Navigating Data Quality Challenges

    Uncover how unfamiliar technologies from four years ago are now integral to IT landscapes. Learn how Hadoop and Spark drive data manipulation, while data lakes revolutionize traditional ETL. Navigate challenges in data governance and quality. Read more

  • Exploring the 6 Dimensions of Big Data Quality

    Explore the 6 Dimensions of Big Data Quality: Coverage, Continuity, Triangulation, Provenance, Transformation, Repetition. Learn how these metrics impact data quality and analytics. Read more

  • The Significance of Ethics in Data Analytics

    Explore the global impact of ethical considerations in data analytics through the lens of the Australian cricket scandal. Discover how the significance of data ethics extends beyond borders and industries. Stay informed and safeguard your… Read more

  • PoPIA – Why South African firms should care about GDPR

    Discover why South African businesses should pay attention to the European Union’s Global Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and its impact beyond geographical boundaries. Explore the connection between PoPIA and GDPR, commonalities, and the need for… Read more

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    Beware the Ides of Match

    We explore the pitfalls of simplistic approaches to matching and provide guidance on three requirements for successful matching Read more

  • Data governance the foundation of MDM

    Learn how data governance is the cornerstone of effective MDM. Understand the business-driven approach to tackle data challenges, collaborate across stakeholders, and establish rules for data integrity. Read mo Read more