With rapid advancements in AI, generative AI and cloud initiatives, data is the number one priority for CEOs and Chief Data Officers today. But according to Gartner research69% of data and analytics (D&A) leaders still struggle to generate measurable ROI.
According to Gartner, the most common barriers to the success of D&A initiatives are not related to technology but to people and process topics such as lack of skills, lack of business commitment, difficulty accepting the change and the low level of literacy within the organization. And with research revealing that organizations dedicated to cultivating a strong data culture drive innovation and agility and gain a distinct competitive advantageHarnessing the power of data has arguably never been more important.
Now data intelligence company Alation announced the next major version of its Alation Data Intelligence Platformincluding a next-generation user interface and business lineage features designed for data and analytics teams.
In addition, a new Alation Expert Services This offering enables business leaders and data leaders to measure and strengthen their organization’s data culture with a focus on four fundamental pillars: data search and discovery, data governance, data mastery data and data leadership.
“Data has never been more strategic, and yet most companies don’t have the right approach or collaboration model within their organization to succeed,” said Christos Mousouris, senior vice president of client solutions at Alation. “Alation Expert Services has transformed us into a strategic business enabler with our partners, providing support to guide organizations through their data culture maturity journey. We provide the essential tools and infrastructure organizations need to unlock the full potential of their data and achieve transformative results.
The importance of building a data culture
It is predicted that by 2025, almost all employees naturally and regularly leverage data to support their work. The data intelligence partner of D&A, AI, and business teams, Alation solutions have transformed the data culture in more than 550 organizations, including 40% of the Fortune 100. The company says its new capabilities strengthen an organization’s ability to build a data culture by democratizing access to data, strengthening data literacy programs, and enabling a wider range of users to find, understand, and trust data.
“At Data Meaning, we are excited to be a key partner in the launch of Alation Expert Services,” said Caio Gouveiaco-CEO of Meaning of data. “The Alation Data Intelligence platform is the cornerstone of data-driven decision making. However, fostering a strong data culture is an evolving process that requires ongoing support and efforts to improve the four key pillars of data culture. Our expertise in areas such as data governance, cloud services and data quality assurance is essential to enabling customers to realize the full potential of their data in Alation. Together, we are committed to unlocking true business value through these innovative services, contributing to the evolution and maturity of data culture.
