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Data democratisation: what is it and why are businesses doing it?
What’s data democratisation? Data democratisation has become a popular industry phrase over the past couple of years. But what does “data democratisation” mean? “Democratisation” is the act of making something accessible to everyone. A company’s data assets, of course, are a resource that shouldn’t always be freely accessed by everyone, because it can be sensitive.
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What is data privacy?
Compliance & Governance, GlossaryWhat is data privacy and why is it important? To get to the root of the matter, let’s start at the beginning: what’s privacy? At its most fundamental, “privacy” refers to the idea that we can restrict access to information about ourselves as individuals.
The ancient roots of generative AI
Data Management, Data for AIWith the recent release of GPT-4o from OpenAI, there’s never been a better time for us to dip our toes into the technologies underpinning our newest and most advanced generative AIs. Artificial Intelligence (AI), as we currently use the term, broadly refers to manmade constructs that can complete tasks that would usually require human reasoning.
Tax-Time Tips for Data-Savvy Fundraisers
Data for Nonprofits, NFP SolutionsAt the conclusion of another successful FIA Conference, we have an opportunity to reflect upon the experience. The theme for the conference was “where passion meets purpose.” From the opening plenary session on, this year’s conference emphasised the vital role that data has to play in fundraising—now, and in the future.
FIA Conference 2024: Data Driving Purpose
Data for Nonprofits, NewsAt the conclusion of another successful FIA Conference, we have an opportunity to reflect upon the experience. The theme for the conference was “where passion meets purpose.” From the opening plenary session on, this year’s conference emphasised the vital role that data has to play in fundraising—now, and in the future.
The Salesforce World Tour 2024…and that’s a wrap!
Data Management, NewsThe DCA team recently packed ourselves off to Sydney for the Salesforce World Tour. The energy at the event was off the charts and its scale was massive: it was the biggest World Tour yet, taking up five floors of the Sydney ICC and attracting ten thousand attendees.
Rationalising Your Technology Stack 101
Data Management, Data TechnologyIf there exists a business problem, you can be pretty sure someone has created a technology solution to fix it. We know that sales teams alone use an average of 10 different tools to close deals, and most of those professionals feel overwhelmed. Large organisations in particular often find themselves juggling a confusing melange of…