IDG Contributor Network: Assess before you leap

I came across this quote by Yogi Berra the other day, and it truly encapsulates the intent behind this article:
“If you don’t know where you are going, you’ll end up somewhere else.”
As organizations strive to continue responding to market changes and opportunities, there is an increasing need for solid operational and strategic information to better support the business. As a result, many organizations are embarking on enterprise data initiatives to modernize their capa