The concept of big data is a topic that continues to gain significant press, both in the blogging community as well as through discussions by software vendors. As I discuss this topic with clients, I often address it from the angle of bigger...
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Data Governance: Checklist for Success
By ccingranSince my last blog post, I have spent a significant amount of time discussing the key considerations associated with starting a data governance initiative within an organization. Although organizational readiness for governance varies by company,...
Read moreInformation Governance: The Gateway to Cost Reduction and Increased Customer Satisfaction
In recent weeks, I have spent a significant amount of time discussing the benefits of implementing an information governance strategy with clients. Although these discussions may have different starting points, there are often similar rationales...
Read moreMobile DQ – the Next Evolution of Mobile BI?
By ccingranI recently attended a Webinar on SAP’s geographic data services (such as geocoding and proximity matching). In listening to the material being presented, I began to consider a much broader picture of data quality in the current market place. ...
Read moreData Quality – Collaboration is Key
In my previous post I discussed how an organization should leverage data quality scorecards within their environment. The purpose of this was two-fold, as it provided a starting point for ensuring collaboration between the business and IT groups...
Read moreLack of trustworthy information at knowledge workers’ fingertips?
By ccingranAs I speak with CXOs of large organizations, it comes clear that most don’t trust their data and in the absence of reliable facts at their fingertips, they rely on gut instinct to make critical decisions. I believe that a common cause of this...
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