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Do You Need a Data Strategy and a Data Governance Strategy?

With the increasing importance of data, many organisations are asking whether they need both a data strategy and a Data Governance strategy. I've been doing Data Governance for over twenty years now and I'll be honest - in the first fifteen years, no one even talked about a data strategy or a Data Governance strategy. But, before we dive into the answer, let's start by getting the basics straight.

GenAI's Hidden Challenge: Mastering Unstructured Data

As the modern organisation enters a new phase of technological evolution with the widespread move towards smarter systems based upon Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs), the volume and accessibility of data with which to feed these systems will become critical.

Microsoft cuts data centre plans and hikes prices in push to make users carry AI costs

After a year of shoehorning generative AI into its flagship products, Microsoft is trying to recoup the costs by raising prices, putting ads in products, and cancelling data centre leases. Google is making similar moves, adding unavoidable AI features to its Workspace service while increasing prices.

Why the FADGI Standard Is Catching on Around the World

The Federal Agencies Digital Guidelines Initiative (FADGI) has become the cornerstone for digitizing physical records and cultural heritage materials within the United States. FADGI has set critical benchmarks for image quality, consistency, and preservation, and the guidelines are beginning to show signs of international adoption, including at the National Library of Australia.

2025 A Turning Point for Transformation Specialists

New data released by Allura Partners reveals salaries and career opportunities for organisational transformation roles are expected to rise by an average of 10% to 15% in 2025, with demand fuelled by a 57% surge in job postings over the last quarter.

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