Enterprise Data Solutions
Data Governance and Quality
It's About Quality Over Quantity
There is no shortage of data by any means. What businesses require, though, is relevant, readily-available, high quality data that they can rely on when making important business decisions. Data governance ensures just that.
According to a recent definition by CIO magazine, data governance is "a system for defining who within an organization has authority and control over data assets and how those data assets may be used. It encompasses the people, processes, and technologies required to manage and protect data assets."
The Data Governance Framework
For any data governance initiative to be successful, all elements of the enterprise should be taken into consideration: people, processes, and technology. A data governance framework documents the policies and rules that organize the interaction of these elements.
People
For all stakeholders, defining responsibilities, required skills, change management plans, etc.
Processes
Rules and definitions to make sure data is managed in a formal way and business can rely on it.
Technology
The software component that manages and automates the whole data governance initiative.
