This book contains practical steps business users can take to implement data management in a number of ways, including data governance, data architecture, master data management, business intelligence, and others. It defines data strategy, and covers chapters that illustrate how to align a data strategy with the business strategy, a discussion on valuing data as an asset, the evolution of data management, and who should oversee a data strategy. This provides the user with a good understanding of what a data strategy is and its limits. Critical to a data strategy is the incorporation of one or more data management domains. Chapters on key data management domains—data governance, data architecture, master data management and analytics, offer the user a practical approach to data management execution within a data strategy. The intent is to enable the user to identify how execution on one or more data management domains can help solve business issues. This book is intended for business users who work with data, who need to manage one or more aspects of the organization’s data, and who want to foster an integrated approach for how enterprise data is managed. This book is also an excellent reference for students studying computer science and business management or simply for someone who has been tasked with starting or improving existing data management.

In the age of digital transformation, becoming overwhelmed by the sheer volume of potential data management, analytics, and AI solutions is common. Then it's all too easy to become distracted by glossy vendor marketing, and then chase the latest shiny tool, rather than focusing on building resilient, valuable platforms that will outperform the competition. This book aims to fix a glaring gap for data professionals: a comprehensive guide to the full Modern Data Stack that's rooted in real-world capabilities, not vendor hype. It is full of hard-earned advice on how to get maximum value from your investments through tangible insights, actionable strategies, and proven best practices. It comprehensively explains how the Modern Data Stack is truly utilized by today's data-driven companies. Mastering the Modern Data Stack: An Executive Guide to Unified Business Analytics is crafted for a diverse audience. It's for business and technology leaders who understand the importance and potential value of data, analytics, and AI—but don’t quite see how it all fits together in the big picture. It's for enterprise architects and technology professionals looking for a primer on the data analytics domain, including definitions of essential components and their usage patterns. It's also for individuals early in their data analytics careers who wish to have a practical and jargon-free understanding of how all the gears and pulleys move behind the scenes in a Modern Data Stack to turn data into actual business value. Whether you're starting your data journey with modest resources, or implementing digital transformation in the cloud, you'll find that this isn't just another textbook on data tools or a mere overview of outdated systems. It's a powerful guide to efficient, modern data management and analytics, with a firm focus on emerging technologies such as data science, machine learning, and AI. If you want to gain a competitive advantage in today’s fast-paced digital world, this TinyTechGuide™ is for you. Remember, it’s not the tech that’s tiny, just the book!™

Discover all the essential design and architectural patterns in one place to help you rapidly build and deploy your modern data platform using AWS services Key Features Learn to build modern data platforms on AWS using data lakes and purpose-built data services Uncover methods of applying security and governance across your data platform built on AWS Find out how to operationalize and optimize your data platform on AWS Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionMany IT leaders and professionals are adept at extracting data from a particular type of database and deriving value from it. However, designing and implementing an enterprise-wide holistic data platform with purpose-built data services, all seamlessly working in tandem with the least amount of manual intervention, still poses a challenge. This book will help you explore end-to-end solutions to common data, analytics, and AI/ML use cases by leveraging AWS services. The chapters systematically take you through all the building blocks of a modern data platform, including data lakes, data warehouses, data ingestion patterns, data consumption patterns, data governance, and AI/ML patterns. Using real-world use cases, each chapter highlights the features and functionalities of numerous AWS services to enable you to create a scalable, flexible, performant, and cost-effective modern data platform. By the end of this book, you’ll be equipped with all the necessary architectural patterns and be able to apply this knowledge to efficiently build a modern data platform for your organization using AWS services.What you will learn Familiarize yourself with the building blocks of modern data architecture on AWS Discover how to create an end-to-end data platform on AWS Design data architectures for your own use cases using AWS services Ingest data from disparate sources into target data stores on AWS Build data pipelines, data sharing mechanisms, and data consumption patterns using AWS services Find out how to implement data governance using AWS services Who this book is for This book is for data architects, data engineers, and professionals creating data platforms. The book's use case–driven approach helps you conceptualize possible solutions to specific use cases, while also providing you with design patterns to build data platforms for any organization. It's beneficial for technical leaders and decision makers to understand their organization's data architecture and how each platform component serves business needs. A basic understanding of data & analytics architectures and systems is desirable along with beginner’s level understanding of AWS Cloud.

Amazon Redshift powers analytic cloud data warehouses worldwide, from startups to some of the largest enterprise data warehouses available today. This practical guide thoroughly examines this managed service and demonstrates how you can use it to extract value from your data immediately, rather than go through the heavy lifting required to run a typical data warehouse. Analytic specialists Rajesh Francis, Rajiv Gupta, and Milind Oke detail Amazon Redshift's underlying mechanisms and options to help you explore out-of-the box automation. Whether you're a data engineer who wants to learn the art of the possible or a DBA looking to take advantage of machine learning-based auto-tuning, this book helps you get the most value from Amazon Redshift. By understanding Amazon Redshift features, you'll achieve excellent analytic performance at the best price, with the least effort. This book helps you: Build a cloud data strategy around Amazon Redshift as foundational data warehouse Get started with Amazon Redshift with simple-to-use data models and design best practices Understand how and when to use Redshift Serverless and Redshift provisioned clusters Take advantage of auto-tuning options inherent in Amazon Redshift and understand manual tuning options Transform your data platform for predictive analytics using Redshift ML and break silos using data sharing Learn best practices for security, monitoring, resilience, and disaster recovery Leverage Amazon Redshift integration with other AWS services to unlock additional value

Learn the essentials of data integration with this comprehensive guide, covering everything from sources to solutions, and discover the key to making the most of your data stack Key Features Learn how to leverage modern data stack tools and technologies for effective data integration Design and implement data integration solutions with practical advice and best practices Focus on modern technologies such as cloud-based architectures, real-time data processing, and open-source tools and technologies Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionThe Definitive Guide to Data Integration is an indispensable resource for navigating the complexities of modern data integration. Focusing on the latest tools, techniques, and best practices, this guide helps you master data integration and unleash the full potential of your data. This comprehensive guide begins by examining the challenges and key concepts of data integration, such as managing huge volumes of data and dealing with the different data types. You’ll gain a deep understanding of the modern data stack and its architecture, as well as the pivotal role of open-source technologies in shaping the data landscape. Delving into the layers of the modern data stack, you’ll cover data sources, types, storage, integration techniques, transformation, and processing. The book also offers insights into data exposition and APIs, ingestion and storage strategies, data preparation and analysis, workflow management, monitoring, data quality, and governance. Packed with practical use cases, real-world examples, and a glimpse into the future of data integration, The Definitive Guide to Data Integration is an essential resource for data eclectics. By the end of this book, you’ll have the gained the knowledge and skills needed to optimize your data usage and excel in the ever-evolving world of data.What you will learn Discover the evolving architecture and technologies shaping data integration Process large data volumes efficiently with data warehousing Tackle the complexities of integrating large datasets from diverse sources Harness the power of data warehousing for efficient data storage and processing Design and optimize effective data integration solutions Explore data governance principles and compliance requirements Who this book is for This book is perfect for data engineers, data architects, data analysts, and IT professionals looking to gain a comprehensive understanding of data integration in the modern era. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced professional enhancing your knowledge of the modern data stack, this definitive guide will help you navigate the data integration landscape.

Value-Driven Data explains how data and business leaders can co-create and deploy data-driven solutions for their organizations. Value-Driven Data explores how organizations can understand their problems and come up with better solutions, aligning data storytelling with business needs. The book reviews the main challenges that plague most data-to-business interactions and offers actionable strategies for effective data value implementation, including methods for tackling obstacles and incentivizing change. Value-Driven Data is supported by tried-and-tested frameworks that can be applied to different contexts and organizations. It features cutting-edge examples relating to digital transformation, data strategy, resolving conflicts of interests, building a data P&L and AI value prediction methodology. Recognizing different types of data value, this book presents tangible methodologies for identifying, capturing, communicating, measuring and deploying data-enabled opportunities. This is essential reading for data specialists, business stakeholders and leaders involved in capturing and executing data value opportunities for organizations and for informing data value strategies.

Gain a practical introduction to DataOps, a new discipline for delivering data science at scale inspired by practices at companies such as Facebook, Uber, LinkedIn, Twitter, and eBay. Organizations need more than the latest AI algorithms, hottest tools, and best people to turn data into insight-driven action and useful analytical data products. Processes and thinking employed to manage and use data in the 20th century are a bottleneck for working effectively with the variety of data and advanced analytical use cases that organizations have today. This book provides the approach and methods to ensure continuous rapid use of data to create analytical data products and steer decision making. Practical DataOps shows you how to optimize the data supply chain from diverse raw data sources to the final data product, whether the goal is a machine learning model or other data-orientated output. The book provides an approach to eliminate wasted effort and improve collaboration between data producers, data consumers, and the rest of the organization through the adoption of lean thinking and agile software development principles. This book helps you to improve the speed and accuracy of analytical application development through data management and DevOps practices that securely expand data access, and rapidly increase the number of reproducible data products through automation, testing, and integration. The book also shows how to collect feedback and monitor performance to manage and continuously improve your processes and output. What You Will LearnDevelop a data strategy for your organization to help it reach its long-term goals Recognize and eliminate barriers to delivering data to users at scale Work on the right things for the right stakeholders through agile collaboration Create trust in data via rigorous testing and effective data management Build a culture of learning and continuous improvement through monitoring deployments and measuring outcomes Create cross-functional self-organizing teams focused on goals not reporting lines Build robust, trustworthy, data pipelines in support of AI, machine learning, and other analytical data products Who This Book Is For Data science and advanced analytics experts, CIOs, CDOs (chief data officers), chief analytics officers, business analysts, business team leaders, and IT professionals (data engineers, developers, architects, and DBAs) supporting data teams who want to dramatically increase the value their organization derives from data. The book is ideal for data professionals who want to overcome challenges of long delivery time, poor data quality, high maintenance costs, and scaling difficulties in getting data science output and machine learning into customer-facing production.

Discover how to survive and thrive in an increasingly digital world Digital strategy should consist of more than just updating your business’ desktop computers and buying the newest smartphones for your employees. It requires the reimagining of existing business processes and the implementation of the latest technologies into current business activity to enable new capabilities for your firm. In Decisively Digital: From Creating a Culture to Designing Strategy, digital strategy advisor and author Alexander Loth leverages his extensive experience working with Microsoft, CERN, and SAP to deliver a robust and accessible exploration of what it takes for a company to unlock the potential of new digital technologies. You’ll discover how to: Utilize new technologies to establish a digital culture and realize the benefits of modern work for your employees Unleash the abilities that come with processing big data and taking advantage of data democracy, analytics, and cloud computing Implement artificial intelligence, blockchain, process automation, and IoT in a way that goes beyond the hype and delivers real business results Packed with interviews with industry leaders and real-world customer examples, Decisively Digital is ideal for CIOs, CDOs, and other executives and professionals who need to know how technology can improve their businesses and power results today and tomorrow.

Unlock the Power of Effective Data Storage and Processing with "Mastering Data Storage and Processing" In today's data-driven world, the ability to store, manage, and process data effectively is the cornerstone of success. "Mastering Data Storage and Processing" is your definitive guide to mastering the art of seamlessly managing and processing data for optimal performance and insights. Whether you're an experienced data professional or a newcomer to the realm of data management, this book equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the intricacies of modern data storage and processing. About the Book: "Mastering Data Storage and Processing" takes you on an enlightening journey through the intricacies of data storage and processing, from foundational concepts to advanced techniques. From storage systems to data pipelines, this book covers it all. Each chapter is meticulously designed to provide both a deep understanding of the concepts and practical applications in real-world scenarios. Key Features: · Foundational Principles: Build a strong foundation by understanding the core principles of data storage technologies, file systems, and data processing paradigms. · Storage Systems: Explore a range of data storage systems, from relational databases and NoSQL databases to cloud-based storage solutions, understanding their strengths and applications. · Data Modeling and Design: Learn how to design effective data schemas, optimize storage structures, and establish relationships for efficient data organization. · Data Processing Paradigms: Dive into various data processing paradigms, including batch processing, stream processing, and real-time analytics, for extracting valuable insights. · Big Data Technologies: Master the essentials of big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, and distributed computing frameworks for processing massive datasets. · Data Pipelines: Understand the design and implementation of data pipelines for data ingestion, transformation, and loading, ensuring seamless data flow. · Scalability and Performance: Discover strategies for optimizing data storage and processing systems for scalability, fault tolerance, and high performance. · Real-World Use Cases: Gain insights from real-world examples across industries, from finance and healthcare to e-commerce and beyond. · Data Security and Privacy: Explore best practices for data security, encryption, access control, and compliance to protect sensitive information. Who This Book Is For: "Mastering Data Storage and Processing" is designed for data engineers, developers, analysts, and anyone passionate about effective data management. Whether you're aiming to enhance your skills or embark on a journey toward becoming a data management expert, this book provides the insights and tools to navigate the complexities of data storage and processing. © 2023 Cybellium Ltd. All rights reserved. www.cybellium.com