IDG Contributor Network: The data-centric enterprise: Not yet a done deal

In today’s digital era, a new type of asset is emerging: data. What oil was to the 20th century is what is data has become in the 21st century — an engine that propels change, economic growth, competitiveness, and innovation. Enterprises are gathering, storing, refining, and analyzing vast amounts of data.  In the digital age, data will be the essential input factor and determinant of a company’s future success. However, many companies are operating within a fragmented IT