IDG Contributor Network: The modern chief data officer: A translator, a gardener and an appraiser

Given the rise of the big data, internet of things, digitization and digital transformation trends, the role of the chief data officer (CDO) has taken on tremendous strategic value. Beyond the table stakes responsibilities of capturing, retaining and capitalizing on the value of the data generated and acquired by the enterprise, the definition of the CDO role has to continue to evolve to maximize the potential of data and give credence and support to other enterprise strategies, such as digital