Firstlogic Insights

The cost of sending mail through the United States Postal Service (USPS) has been steadily rising for over a century, with few exceptions. For those tracking these changes over time, it’s clear that the mechanisms behind rate increases are complex and heavily influenced by legislative and economic factors. In this article, we will explore the…

Data lineage is a pivotal aspect of data management, providing business users with the ability to understand and trace the journey of data from its original source to its final usage. By offering a transparent view of data’s lifecycle, data lineage ensures the reliability and quality of data, which is essential for making informed business…

Data completeness is a critical aspect of data quality that refers to the extent to which data is up-to-date and comprehensive.

Let’s look at two simple data records one might find in any company’s customer database: RECORD 1: John Smith Jr, 123 Washingtn St SW, Atlanta, GA, 30315 RECORD 2: Jonathan K Smith Jr, 123 SW Washington St, Atlanta, GA, 30315 If it were your job to find duplicates manually using common sense, you would likely…

Data profiling is analyzing and examining data to gather insights and understand the quality, structure, and content of the data. It involves examining various attributes of the data, such as data types, patterns, relationships, and values. With data profiling, organizations can gain a comprehensive understanding of their data, which is crucial for ensuring data quality…

How data quality tools fit into this novel data management architecture.