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The top 15 big data and data analytics certifications

CIO

Data and big data analytics are the lifeblood of any successful business. Getting the technology right can be challenging but building the right team with the right skills to undertake data initiatives can be even harder — a challenge reflected in the rising demand for big data and analytics skills and certifications.

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What is data governance? Best practices for managing data assets

CIO

Data governance definition Data governance is a system for defining who within an organization has authority and control over data assets and how those data assets may be used. It encompasses the people, processes, and technologies required to manage and protect data assets.

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It's time to establish big data standards

O'Reilly Media - Data

The deployment of big data tools is being held back by the lack of standards in a number of growth areas. Technologies for streaming, storing, and querying big data have matured to the point where the computer industry can usefully establish standards. Storage engine interfaces. Security and governance.

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What is a data architect? Skills, salaries, and how to become a data framework master

CIO

Application data architect: The application data architect designs and implements data models for specific software applications. Information/data governance architect: These individuals establish and enforce data governance policies and procedures.

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12 data science certifications that will pay off

CIO

Whether you’re looking to earn a certification from an accredited university, gain experience as a new grad, hone vendor-specific skills, or demonstrate your knowledge of data analytics, the following certifications (presented in alphabetical order) will work for you. Check out our list of top big data and data analytics certifications.)

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4 Megatrends in Big Data in 2019 and Beyond

Agile Engine

2018 was the second consecutive year when Gartner published an obituary of Big Data. No one, including Gartner, thinks Big Data is dead. Au contraire, Big Data has grown so ubiquitous it became “just data”, argue the authors of the obituaries. Trend 1: From Big Data to “Just Data”.

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Rapid AI Iteration, Reducing Cycle Time: Key Learnings from the Big Data & AI World Asia Conference

DataRobot

Organizations are looking to deliver more business value from their AI investments, a hot topic at Big Data & AI World Asia. At the well-attended data science event, a DataRobot customer panel highlighted innovation with AI that challenges the status quo. Automate with Rapid Iteration to Get to Scale and Compliance.