Data self-service, the ability for stakeholders in the organization to answer their own business questions with data, is a top initiative for nearly every data leader I've spoken to this year. It's so foundational to creating a data-driven organization, that most of the questions surrounding it focus on the "when" rather than the "why." That's why we were surprised to hear it … [Read more...] about Is “Self-Service” Data’s Biggest Lie?
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How a Data Catalog Enables Data Democratization
For many organizations, data is a business asset that's owned by the IT department. Based on this data ownership' model, there's limited access to data across the organization, and no transparency around what's available internally. Now, an increasing number of organizations are rushing to mandate organization-wide data strategies. But with the isolated data ownership model in … [Read more...] about How a Data Catalog Enables Data Democratization
Chief Data Officer Dallas Summit
For one day only, we'll bring together 60 Data & Analytics Leaders from the largest companies within/near Dallas! This is CDM Media's most sought-after event allowing every attendee the opportunity to build new strong professional connections, catch up with like-minded peers, gain the most current insight from those facing similar challenges, generating ideas and best … [Read more...] about Chief Data Officer Dallas Summit
Four Challenges On Your Way To Data Accessibility
Data is currently at the heart of everything we do; it is the resource on which businesses thrive. Maximizing your full business potential greatly depends on how much data you can access and harness to foster business operations, and the speed at which you can do so. Data mining and interpretation are quickly becoming necessary skills in the business world, as they can help … [Read more...] about Four Challenges On Your Way To Data Accessibility
How Blockchain Can Improve the Democratic Process and Enable a Liquid Democracy
With the authoritarian model gaining strength in the world and President Xi Jinping of China consolidating his power and changing the rules to effectively become emperor for life, democracy is having a tough time at the moment. Even President Trump praised Xi's move and joked about doing the same thing in the US. The Democracy Index, developed by the Economist Intelligence Unit … [Read more...] about How Blockchain Can Improve the Democratic Process and Enable a Liquid Democracy
