Create a dedicated, D&A-specific architecture discipline by developing both business and technical architectures
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Head of Data Management
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Leverage Data and Analytics Architecture as a Strategic Enabler of D&A
Data management solutions
Data management balances data collection with connecting to it as the use case demands. It also covers:
Centralized delivery, management and governance of data (where data management teams are held accountable and responsible)
Decentralized delivery of data (where governance and management are deferred to the business domains — referred to as the “data mesh operating model”)
The key is complementing centralization with self-service rather than replacing one with the other.
Top challenges for heads of Data Management
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Build a modern analytics architecture that includes advanced and augmented capabilities.
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Adopt a master data management architecture most suited to fulfill current and future goals.
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8 – 10 Mar 2027
Gartner Data & Analytics Summit
Orlando, FL
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