Data Governance and Data Management: Contextualizing Data Governance Drivers, Technologies, and Tools

This book explores the concept of data as a critical enterprise asset and emphasizes the importance of data governance for informed decision-making, compliance, regulatory reporting, and insights into trends, behaviors, performance, and patterns. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the business drivers for data governance, the benefits of data governance, the interactions of data governance with other data management functions, and the components and aspects of data governance that can be facilitated by technology and tools. It also includes readiness checks, comparisons, and selections of appropriate data governance technologies and tools, as well as insights from thought leaders and data experts.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 195 pages
Publication date: 10 September 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This comprehensive book explores the vital role of data as a critical enterprise asset, emphasizing its significance in informed decision-making, compliance, regulatory reporting, and gaining insights into trends, behaviors, performance, and patterns. In today's competitive landscape, where good data is paramount to staying ahead, enterprises collect and store vast volumes of data. Recognizing the business impact of data, effective management is crucial to extracting maximum value.

Data governance, a fundamental aspect of data management, often goes unnoticed or is confused with other terms and functions. Given the pervasive nature of data and its immense importance, this book offers a comprehensive understanding of the business drivers behind data governance and the numerous benefits it provides. It delves into the interactions between data governance and other data management functions, as well as the various components and aspects that can be facilitated by technology and tools.

The book distinguishes between data management tools and data governance tools, providing readiness checks to assess the market before purchasing a data governance tool. It also examines the different factors to consider when comparing and selecting appropriate data governance technologies and tools from the vast array of options available. Additionally, the book sheds light on the various market players that offer tools supporting data governance.

Drawing on the author's extensive experience in working on diverse industrial and research programs and projects related to data, processes, and technologies, this book combines data and data governance knowledge with unique perspectives gained through interviews with thought leaders and data experts. It is an invaluable resource for IT students, academics, and professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of data governance and its practical applications.

Weight: 361g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811635854
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021