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Of course , technology has an important role to play ; however , data literacy is essential if the company is to effectively transform and become more data-aware for the requirements of the digital age .
“ Data literacy has become a fundamental skill for every person within an organisation . As roles like the Chief Information Officer ( CIO ), Chief Data Officer ( CDO ), Chief Data and Analytics Officer ( CDAO ), and potentially even the Chief Data Literacy Officer ( CDLO ) evolve , the focus sharpens on embedding a mature level of data literacy for informed decision-making across the business ,” said Bartsch .
Edge Computing has become a vital enabler for businesses to reach out to where their customers are .
Prioritising data governance
The ubiquity of data underscores the need for robust data governance . Regulatory compliance highlights
It becomes business-critical to manage and educate employees , making data governance a part of their daily routines and overall business operations .
Increased adoption of DataOps
Business and technology leaders should think of DataOps as the ability to streamline everything from data collection , preparation and analysis to its ultimate delivery .
“ Think of DataOps as being able to enhance efficiencies in all these aspects . It will likely follow in the footsteps of DevOps . Its emphasis on crossfunctional collaboration , automation , and continuous integration will be vital for predictable and efficient data management ,” said Bartsch .
Stream data processing from the edge
With data no longer centralised in a data centre , Edge Computing has become a vital enabler for businesses to reach out to where their customers are , understanding and responding to their needs at this necessity with an enhanced focus on data governance likely to become part of many boardroom discussions in the months to come .
“ Companies who fail to implement comprehensive data governance practices are at risk of successfully managing their data strategies . Just as literacy is a key building block , governance requires active participation from all stakeholders ,” said Bartsch . the source , and harnessing deeper insights into their interactions with their products .
“ This is resulting in shifting the challenge of real-time data processing from sources like IoT into a significant business opportunity . Businesses are now poised to leverage technologies for near real-time insights , making the most of the data streaming from various sources ,” said Bartsch .
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