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December 12

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… Read more
December 5

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. Read more
November 28

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. Read more
November 21

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… Read more
November 14

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… Read more
November 7

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… Read more
October 31

Unlocking the Power of Data Quality: Insights from Syncsort Summer School

Discover insights from Syncsort Summer School: Dive into data governance, quality, and big data trends. Ideal for beginners and experts, explore top 50 big data posts Read more
October 24

Are you ready to manage your own data breach?

Learn about the implications of data breaches, their impact on personal information, and the steps to comply with South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPIA). Understand the importance of data governance and discover tools… Read more
October 17

3 business trends driving data governance

Discover the key trends driving data governance in Southern Africa. Explore the rise of Chief Data Officers, regulatory oversight, and business intelligence delivering actionable insights. Learn how these trends are shaping data governance practices. Read more
July 11

“Buffet” says Sell!

Explore the potential influence of data quality errors on machine learning algorithms driving institutional investment. Could social sentiment manipulation disrupt markets? Gain insights into the intersection of data quality, fake news, and investing. Read more