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The 3 most crucial observability metrics for data pipelines

Are you driving your data strategy blindly? Data pipelines move information where it needs to go. However, without observability, it can seem like data is barreling through a dark tunnel with no way to know what’s happening. Observability is your illumination in dark pipelines. It offers data leaders the visibility and control to catch issues […]
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Top data observability tools in 2025: Features & more

It’s no secret that ensuring data pipeline accuracy and reliability has become one of the most pressing challenges in modern data operations. The growing reliance on automated analytics, AI models, and customer-facing applications means that undetected data issues can lead to flawed insights and costly decisions. Data observability tools help teams monitor the state of […]
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Why companies are switching from Atlan to DataGalaxy

With so many data management and governance tools on the market, two platforms consistently rise to the top: Atlan and DataGalaxy.  In this article, we’ll discuss why more and more organizations are making the switch from Atlan to Datagalaxy, including sharing what the two platforms offer, and which is truly the more powerful, business-first data […]
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Data governance & observability: 3 steps to combined value

Did you know that data governance and data observability are interdependent? While data governance establishes the rules and standards for data management, data observability ensures those rules are followed in real-time. Understanding how data governance and observability work together is key to creating a feedback loop that reinforces data trust and AI readiness. Data governance […]
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Value governance: Ensuring data-driven business value

To make a difference, businesses must go a step further. They must govern the value derived from data. This concept, known as value governance, is emerging as a pivotal framework for organizations seeking to align data, analytics, and AI investments directly with business outcomes. In this article, we’ll explain what value governance really means, how […]
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The increasing need for data trust: 2 real-world examples

Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly crucial for businesses. However, to fully leverage AI’s potential, organizations must ensure data readiness and data trust. This involves implementing robust data governance and data observability strategies. This article explores how these strategies can pave the way for AI readiness, drawing insights from a recent presentation on the topic. Data governance vs. […]
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Why data literacy starts at the ground level (and how to do it right!)

According to Gartner, more than 84% of organizations say less than half of their employees understand how to use the data tools provided. What happens when the people using those tools aren’t confident or equipped to work with data? Teams get underused technology, unrealized potential, and decisions made on instinct rather than insight. Thankfully, data […]
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Identifying & engaging data stewards in 3 easy steps

Who ensures your AI models are trained on accurate data? Who monitors compliance risks to ensure they are mitigated before they become issues? Who ensures scattered information is transformed into trusted, business-ready assets? Data stewards. These often-overlooked data governance champions are crucial in keeping your organization’s most valuable resource accurate, secure, and ready for action. […]
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DataGalaxy’s 15 essential data management resources

There is arguably nothing more valuable to your company and central to its success than data. However, diving into the vast world of data and data management doesn’t have to be a daunting task, even for non-technical data users. Anyone can increase their data knowledge by simply taking the time to understand the ins and outs of data terminology and management techniques.
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The top 3 required skills & expertise for Chief Data Officers

The Chief Data Officer (CDO) role has evolved dramatically in recent years, shifting from a compliance-focused function to a strategic leadership role that drives business growth and innovation.  No longer just the guardian of data governance, today’s CDO is expected to unlock the full potential of data as a business asset, enabling better decision-making, enhancing […]
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How DataGalaxy Portfolio connects to Collibra to turn governance into measurable business impact

Many large enterprises rely on Collibra as the backbone of their data governance ecosystem. It centralizes metadata, policies, workflows, and stewardship processes. On paper, that sounds complete. In reality, many organizations still struggle to answer the executive-level questions that truly matter: Which data domains drive the most business value? How are governance initiatives prioritized? Who […]