A comprehensive data integration strategy complete with strong governance and oversight is more important than ever — especially in times of uncertainty. Business environments need to be prepared for rapid changes, which is only possible when decision-makers have high-quality data readily available.
Having an effective approach to data integration positions companies for success — especially as a centralized strategy or philosophy that allows for the secure and time-efficient sharing of data, from multiple areas within the organization, and with extended partners and systems outside the organization.
3 Ways to Improve Your Data and Governance
- Implementing a secure, comprehensive integration and data environment enables companies to focus on the usage of data rather than focus on concerns with data collection and storage. Investing in data governance capabilities in addition to integration has a measurable impact on the volume and quality of data companies can sustain as well as the fluidity of accessibility and speed of decision making.
- Utilize cloud-based integration platforms. Cloud-based integration platforms can be beneficial for many organizations. Data integration leaders are more likely to utilize cloud and hybrid data environments than on-premise, with 55% of leaders using cloud or hybrid compared to only 45% using on-premise.
- Utilize managed services to scale your data. These integration capabilities paired with the strong governance capabilities that managed services offer could be the reason why so many data integration leaders are looking to outsource their data management systems.
Organizations that are proactive in developing a more cohesive data strategy that is centered on data integration are seeing benefits that extend beyond just the immediate IT or data related metrics.
