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The DAMA-Data Management Body of Knowledge (DAMA-DMBOK) outlines the principles, framework and vocabulary needed to successfully manage data and use it to support business objectives. Our blog explains what it is and how it helps CDOs when creating and implementing their strategy.

What is data quality and why is it important? We explain why data quality is central to building trust and increasing data use, and the processes and tools required to deliver consistent high-quality data across the organization.

Data sharing enables public sector organizations to increase accountability, boost efficiency and meet changing stakeholder needs. Our blog shares use cases from Australia to inspire cities and municipalities around the world

Chief Data Officers are central to organizations becoming data-centric, maximizing data sharing to ensure that everyone has immediate access to the information they need. We explore the challenges they face - and how they can be overcome with the right strategy and technology.

State governments cover an enormous range of services and are often complex, diverse organizations. Data sharing helps them become more collaborative, efficient and effective, building trust with stakeholders. How can data exchanges break down silos and enable data sharing and help them meet their key objectives?

Data enrichment is essential to turning your raw data into valuable information that can be easily understood and used internally and externally. Our blog explains how to successfully implement data enrichment in your organization in order to improve quality, consistency, and standardization to maximize value.

Today’s enormous growth in data volumes brings a new challenge for businesses – how can they harness and use this data at scale? Organizations are therefore looking for solutions that can transform their data assets by making them available and useful, accelerating and improving performance to benefit the entire business.

How can you break down silos and make data available to everyone within your organization, not just data specialists? How do you get employees to use data effectively in their everyday working lives? This article explains the key features you need on your data portal to engage users and maximize data sharing and reuse.

Access to accurate statistical information is key to the successful functioning of the global economy and for policymakers and businesses to make informed decisions around subjects that impact us all. How can institutions effectively and efficiently share their statistical data in an interoperable, scalable way to democratize access and build trust?

Deploying a central data marketplace may seem to be a project your IT team can handle. However, this risks creating a suboptimal solution that doesn’t meet corporate or user needs. We explain why partnering with an external SaaS vendor is the best option - and what to look for in your partner.

Data drives effective, well-functioning smart cities and helps build local ecosystems that bring together all stakeholders to meet the needs of the entire community. However, sharing data between stakeholders can be difficult - based on recent Gartner research we explain how urban data exchanges transform smart city data sharing.

Organizations now generate an enormous range of data assets across their operations and departments. Harnessing this data successfully starts with understanding what data is available and where it is located through centralized data catalogs. This blog explains what they are and how they can benefit businesses.