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What is master data management? Ensuring a single source of truth
MDM is a set of disciplines, processes, and technologies for managing data about entities, such as products and customers, around which business is conducted.
Data governance: A best practices framework for managing data assets
Data governance defines roles, responsibilities, and processes for ensuring accountability for and ownership of data assets across the enterprise.
What is data analytics? Analyzing and managing data for decisions
Data analytics is a discipline focused on extracting insights from data, including the analysis, collection, organization, and storage of data, as well as the tools and techniques used to do so.
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7 tips for modernizing data management
Data is an enterprise's lifeblood. Don't let poor management drain away your organization's most precious resource.
9 master data management certifications that will pay off
Individuals with expertise in master data management (MDM) are essential to helping organizations get the most out of their data and comply with regulations. Here are the MDM certifications that will give your career an edge.
What is data architecture? A framework for managing data
Data architecture translates business needs into data and system requirements and seeks to manage data and its flow through the enterprise.
What is a data architect? IT’s data framework visionary
Data architects visualize and design an organization's enterprise data management framework, aligned with enterprise strategy and business architecture.
5 data analytics investments worth the hype
Analytics technologies are all too often hyped as transformational magic. But these five emerging analytics investments look promising and productive enough to fuel future bottom-line benefits.
Data preparation tools: Your analytics strategy’s secret weapon
Data preparation is frequently cited as the leading roadblock to leveraging data within an organization. Getting the right tool for your organization can help you breakthrough.
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CIO Digital Magazine, November-December 2016
Cover story: Five winners of the CIO.com and Drexel University Analytics 50 awards share details of their projects, lessons learned and advice.
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Special report: platforms play big in the cloud
This latest report in our C-Suite 360 series takes a full-spectrum look at the opportunities and risks in cloud computing, offering up the expert information your organization needs to set its cloud strategy.
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CIO Digital Magazine, October 2016
Cover story: Uniting the digital enterprise. Enterprise mobility management isn't just for mobile devices and apps anymore, it's for truly becoming an extended enterprise.
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CIO Digital Magazine, September 2016
Cover story: Big data on campus. Facing federal and state pressure to raise retention and graduation rates, dozens of colleges and universities are developing analytics tools to help students make better decisions about everything...
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Research report: IT security's looming tipping point
Even as security draws board-level attention, many IT professionals give their organizations’ infosec practices low marks. This special report from CIO, CSO and Computerworld reveals how to tip the balance in the right direction.
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CIO Digital Magazine, August 2016
Cover story: Cloud-based ERP will eventually rule, and on-premises software is destined for legacy status. How can IT ensure a smooth transition?
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CIO Wrapsheet: A CIO's guide to understanding analytics
Today's data-driven business runs on the almighty algorithm. Here's how to get the most out of your data analytics.
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CIO Digital Magazine, June-July 2016
Cover story: this year’s CIO 100 honorees are serious about winning customers and driving revenue.
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