Data quality

DataOps is an up-and-coming trend in the data and analytics space that deserves the hype it is getting. This practice brings agility to your data operations, which 62 percent of business leaders we surveyed say they struggle with. With all this hype, one can easily be swept-up without really understanding the basics. Let’s dive into what this new trend is and why you want to incorporate it into your data operations today.

Data governance refers to the set of processes to ensure data meets precise standards and business rules as it is entered into a system. Data governance enables businesses to exert control over the management of data assets. This encompasses the people, process, and technology that is required to make data fit for its intended purpose.

Now, more than ever before, is the time to power your loyalty program with a foundation of reliable customer data. With shifting consumer shopping habits and the 24/7 at-customer-leisure shopping cycle, retailers are left scrambling to find the right messaging and incentives, while keeping up with brand name retailers.

There’s no doubt e-commerce is booming. Shoppers love the convenience of browsing their favorite brands and purchasing goods online from the comfort of their home or on-the-go from their phone. That’s why retailers’ top business priorities include moving through digital transformation (46%), according to our research.

The impact of the COVID pandemic is being felt across industries but one industry has been hit particularly hard—the retail industry. With the onset of COVID-19, non-essential, brick and mortar stores were forced to rely exclusively on their e-commerce platform, which left them with a declining bottom-line and customer experience.

The role of a chief data officer may take on a variety of shapes depending on the industry, enterprise, and maturity of the data program he or she is working for. Our research reports that mature data organizations are more likely to have a chief data officer in place.

The question is: At what point in your data management program should you hire a CDO? And, how does the CDO’s role evolve as your data program evolves?

Credit reporting can be challenging at the best of times but right now there’s more than usual to be concerned about. By proactively validating your data and eliminating common errors, we can help you reduce frustration, risk, and cost, increase satisfaction, and give you your time back, even during a crisis.

Businesses who struggle with Metro 2® guidelines face a manual, time-consuming data analysis process and may have a lack of resources to support the regulatory operation. Additionally, with the internet at their fingertips, consumers have become well-informed about their credit and disputes continue to occur.