Trends in Data Catalogs: The Promise and Reality

Dec 06, 2021 by Wayne Eckerson in Data Strategy Insider

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Data catalogs sit at the intersection of self-service analytics, data governance, and metadata management. They are a key ingredient of a successful data and analytics program. Most companies plan to implement a data catalog soon if they have not done so already. This report highlights trends in...

Domesticating Data: How to Realize Value from External Data

Nov 16, 2021 by Joe Hilleary in Delving Into Data

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External data is more accessible than ever but making use of it requires a careful process. This article lays out the steps to turn it into a useful asset.

Rethinking the Data Mesh: Apply it Piecemeal

Nov 15, 2021 by Wayne Eckerson in Data Strategy Insider

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The data mesh is gaining popularity as a distributed architecture that mirrors reality. But its practical limitations mean it should be applied piecemeal. 

A People-First Approach to Developing Data Literacy

Nov 15, 2021 by Dave Wells in Data Management

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Adopting community of practice principles, along with coaching and mentoring, is a practical approach to fostering and cultivating data literacy.

Machine Learning and Streaming Data Pipelines, Part I: Definitions and Architecture

Nov 11, 2021 by Kevin Petrie in Decoding Data Software

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Many machine learning (ML) use cases center on real-time calculations. This article defines streaming ML and its architectural components.