May 6, 2020 by Mariann McDonagh
In these times of great uncertainty and massive disruption, is your enterprise data helping you drive better business outcomes? The COVID-19 pandemic has forced organizations to tactically adjust their business models, work practices and revenue projections for the short term. But the real challenges will be accelerating recovery and crisis-proofing your business to mitigate the impact […]
Apr 30, 2020 by Bunny Tharpe
Having an enterprise architecture roadmap is essential in modern business. Without it, understanding the current and desired future state can be difficult. Learn More: Enterprise Architecture – Definition, Methodology and Best Practices An enterprise architecture roadmap does not have to be in contrast with efforts to promote an agile enterprise architecture. The focus of innovation […]
Apr 29, 2020 by Michael Adjei
What is Data Lineage and Why is it Important? Data lineage is the journey data takes from its creation through its transformations over time. It describes a certain dataset’s origin, movement, characteristics and quality. Tracing the source of data is an arduous task. Many large organizations, in their desire to modernize with technology, have acquired […]
Apr 23, 2020 by Bunny Tharpe
Having an agile enterprise architecture (EA) is the difference between whether an organization flourishes or flounders in an increasingly changing business climate. For “What Is Enterprise Architecture”, see here. Over the years, EA has gotten a bad reputation for not providing business value. However, enterprise architecture frameworks and languages like TOGAF and ArchiMate aren’t responsible for this […]
Apr 21, 2020 by Michael Adjei
The easiest way to understand a data catalog is to look at how libraries catalog books and manuals in a hierarchical structure, making it easy for anyone to find exactly what they need. Similarly, a data catalog enables businesses to create a seamless way for employees to access and consume data and business assets in […]
Apr 16, 2020 by Mariann McDonagh
We’re excited about our recognition as a March 2020 Gartner Peer Insights Customers’ Choice for Metadata Management Solutions. Our team here at erwin takes great pride in this distinction because customer feedback has always shaped our products and services. The Gartner Peer Insights Customers’ Choice is a recognition of vendors in the metadata management solutions […]
Apr 15, 2020 by Rachel Haines
Hello from my home office! I hope you and your family are staying safe, practicing social distancing, and of course, washing your hands. These are indeed strange days. During this coronavirus emergency, we are all being deluged by data from politicians, government agencies, news outlets, social media and websites, including valid facts but also opinions […]
Apr 9, 2020 by Rachel Haines
COVID-19 has presented businesses with a new and immediate set of challenges that reinforce the need for data intelligence to inform disaster planning and business continuity. The coronavirus epidemic and its impacts are sharp and severe. And while its duration is uncertain, it is likely to permanently change the way businesses and societies function. As […]
Apr 7, 2020 by Mariann McDonagh
When it became abundantly clear that our world was changing as a result of COVID-19, we knew we had to be part of the solution. Over the past several weeks, we have taken a hard look at what our customers need during this time to not only survive this crisis … but to thrive. As […]
Apr 3, 2020 by Bunny Tharpe
Many organizations start an enterprise architecture practice without a specialized enterprise architecture tool. Instead, they rely on a blend of spreadsheets, Visio diagrams, PowerPoint files and the like. Four Compelling Reasons for An Enterprise Architecture Tool Enterprise architecture (EA) provides comprehensive documentation of systems, applications, people and processes. Prior research we conducted reveals four key […]
