Data Catalog Evaluation Spreadsheet

Dec 13, 2021 by Sanjeev Mohan in Guest Blogs

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This Excel spreadsheet (see right) provides a scoring framework for evaluating and ranking multiple data catalog products. It consists of 12 categories, 31 capabilities, and 200+ features for comparing and contrasting data catalog products. You can tailor the criteria and weights to your...

The Five Shades of Observability: Business, Operations, Pipelines, Models, and Data Quality

Dec 13, 2021 by Kevin Petrie in Decoding Data Software

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It’s tempting to dismiss observability as another overused buzzword. But this emerging discipline offers substantive methods for enterprises to monitor and optimize business metrics, IT operations, data pipelines, machine learning models, and data quality.

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.

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.