Research and Markets: The Data Asset Reveals the Methodology and Technology Needed to Approach Successful Data Quality and Data Governance Initiatives

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/a54ec7/the_data_asset_ho) has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new report "The Data Asset: How Smart Companies Govern Their Data for Business Success" to their offering.

An indispensable guide that shows companies how to treat data as a strategic asset

Organizations set their business strategy and direction based on information that is available to executives. The Data Asset provides guidance for not only building the business case for data quality and data governance, but also for developing methodologies and processes that will enable your organization to better treat its data as a strategic asset.

Part of Wiley's SAS Business Series, this book looks at Business Case Building; Maturity Model and Organization Capabilities; 7-Step Programmatic Approach for Success; and Technologies Required for Effective Data Quality and Data Governance and, within these areas, covers

• Risk mitigation
• Cost control
• Revenue optimization
• Undisciplined and reactive organizations
• Proactive organizations
• Analysis, improvement, and control technology

Whether you're a business manager or an IT professional, The Data Asset reveals the methodology and technology needed to approach successful data quality and data governance initiatives on an enterprise scale.

This book is divided into four parts: Business Case Building; Maturity Model and Organization Capabilities; 7-Step Programmatic Approach for Success; and Technologies Required for Effective Data Quality and Data Governance. There will be case studies woven throughout the book as well as industry and expert quotes. This book will appear to the business and IT readers as it will combine the what it is/definition with the more practical how to do it approach.

Key Topics Covered:

Foreword, by Ron Powell. Acknowledgments.

Introduction.

PART ONE: BUILDING THE BUSINESS CASE FOR DATA GOVERNANCE.

• Making the Case for Better Data.
• Risk Mitigation: How Quality Data Keeps Your Company Out of Trouble.
• Controlling Costs with Accurate and Reliable Data.
• Optimizing Revenue with Quality Data.

PART TWO: THE DATA GOVERNANCE MATURITY MODEL.

• Governing Your Data.
• Undisciplined Organizations: Disasters Waiting to Happen.
• Reactive Organizations: Trying to Get Beyond Crisis Mode.
• Proactive Organizations: Reducing Risk, Avoiding Uncertainty.
• Governed Organizations: Trust in Data Pays Multiple Benefits.

PART THREE: UTILIZING PEOPLE AND PROCESSES TO ACHIEVE A QUALITY CULTURE.

• The Quality Culture.
• People.
• Processes.

PART FOUR: CLOSING THE LOOP: SELECTING THE RIGHT TECHNOLOGY FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION.

• Undisciplined Organizations: Discovering the Value of Data Quality Tools.
• Reactive Organizations: Choose the Technology That Gets the Most from Your Applications.
• Proactive Organizations: Bridging the Chasm and Becoming Proactive.
• Governed Organizations: Moving Beyond Data to Business Process Automation.

Glossary.

Index.

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