value of metadata

Unlocking the power and value of metadata

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Unlocking the power and value of metadata

A Silwood guest blog by Nicola Askham

In the rapidly evolving world of data-driven businesses and digital transformation, one term stands out as a key player: metadata. But what exactly is metadata, and why should you care about it? In this article, we will dive deep into the world of metadata, exploring its definition, significance, and the challenges it poses in today’s data landscape. And, learn how to unlock the power value of metadata.

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Accessing the right data at the right time can still be a challenge

Why BI and analytics is still a challenge

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“Through 2022, only 20% of analytic insights will deliver business outcomes” (Gartner, 2019)

“plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose”

It seems strange for many companies to admit that despite countless years of investment in complex reporting, BI and analytics systems, they still have an issue getting to the right information at the right time in a way that informs better decision making.

As companies grow, change and develop, sound BI and analytics becomes harder to implement. It’s always surprising to hear many of the biggest brands in the world don’t know exactly how many customers they have, where they are most profitable or why some critical data points are missing. Problems arise when data models don’t reflect actual business activities. Suddenly there’s a compelling need to return to basics, to identify the most enduring sources of truth and move forward from there.

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ESG Concepts

The data challenge for ESG

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What is ESG and why does it matter?

Decades ago, concerns about the immediate and global impact of business on the environment and society were seen as a bit of a fringe issue. What mattered most was the “bottom line”. In this blog we will look at the overall topic and then focus on the data challenge for ESG in the context of governance Read more