Often described as data about data, metadata is a foundational element used to transform data into an enterprise-wide asset. Metadata helps understand the data behind it and reflects how data is used...

Are you trying to understand big data and data analytics, but are confused by the difference between process streams processing and batch data processing? If so, this article’s for you! Batch...

One simple way to ensure the security of your data is to use a secure managed file transfer solution to protect and secure transfers as they move on or off your system using strong encryption. There...

You’ve heard all about big data and the theory behind it, but do you know how data analytics are actually being used to change the way we work in the real world? Keep reading for an overview of big...

Gartner reports that 80% of data governance initiatives fail to deliver on their expected outcomes. Harvard Business Review has found that over 65% of the target users for data governance initiatives...

Data quality is important to business. That you know. But do you understand what it takes to provide data quality We’ll review how data quality problems can arise. Briefly defined, data...

If you think mainframe programming languages are all relics of the past, think again. Contrary to popular belief, mainframes remain alive and well, as do the programmers who write code for them. And...

In the world of data security there are many different types of encryption, but arguably the two most common are AES and PGP. With so many three-letter acronyms in the technical landscape, it’s...

These days, understanding the steps involved in the data transformation process is important, even if data transformation is not a primary part of your job. Because we live in a world where data is...