Data strategy isn't understood in two-thirds of companies

Research from data science consultancy Mango Solutions shows that while 95 percent of companies questioned have a data strategy, less than a third of those (29 percent), claim their data strategy is clear and widely understood. The survey, of over 100 data professionals at the Big Data LDN event in September, reveals companies are investing heavily in data capabilities, resulting in maturing data functions -- for example, 41 percent have established data science functions in the last two years. In addition 93 percent of data managers surveyed claim their company has a well-structured data estate and 92 percent claim to… [Continue Reading]