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Five stories of uniting data and meaning through data catalog software

by Amy Niemann | Jan 22, 2020 | Data catalogs

Understanding the data + meaning divide Data catalog software solutions are not silver bullets by themselves, even if Gartner now calls them a “must-have.” Why? The real problem facing every organization is the divide between data and meaning. Right now, data catalog...

Which data catalog example use case is most relevant for you?

by Tim Gasper | Jan 17, 2020 | Data catalogs

“In an extreme view, the world can be seen as only connections, nothing else. We think of a dictionary as the repository of meaning, but it defines words only in terms of other words. I liked the idea that a piece of information is really defined only by what it's...

Say hello at Data Day Texas 2020’s Global Graph Summit!

by Juan Sequeda | Jan 16, 2020 | Data community

Austin will be the center of graph geekiness this January 24-25 with the Global Graph Summit at Data Day Texas 2020. The event brings together key players from the graph community, and it’s an excellent opportunity to learn about the latest developments in the graph...

How data catalogs and data governance help with CCPA

by Tim Gasper | Jan 8, 2020 | Data catalogs

Digital experiences encompass more of our lives each year from Netflix binge-watching to work tools. Unfortunately with all this utility, digital threats and misuse loom larger than ever. The billions of digital records breached or stolen in 2019 and a $19B+...

Thoughts on the usability of enterprise data products

by Jon Loyens | Dec 16, 2019 | Data-driven cultures

The other day, a member of our sales team shared this Twitter thread comparing the usability of baby clothes to enterprise software. This takedown is both funny and true, speaking as a parent and as an enterprise software co-founder and user. The really insightful bit...