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Glossary
Data Culture & Processes

Data silo

A data silo is data that they own a group and that other groups cannot easily or unrestrictedly access.

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What is a data silo?

A data silo is a collection of data that is owned by a group and that other groups in the same organization cannot easily or fully access.
Data silos often arise as a result of organizational structures, competing priorities, or technological limitations. By implementing strategies and solutions to avoid data silos, companies can take better advantage of their data and improve their competitiveness.

What problems arise from data silos?

Data silos can be a serious barrier to a company's use of data and digital transformation.

  • ‍Prevented data usage: Valuable data cannot be used for analysis, reporting, or other purposes because it is isolated in silos.‍
  • Inefficient processes: Duplicate data entry and maintenance lead to inefficiencies and errors.
  • Bad decision making: Decisions may not be based on all relevant data, which can lead to incorrect decisions.
  • Slowed innovation: New products and services can't be developed quickly because data from silos is difficult to access.

How do you avoid data silos?

  • Company-wide data strategy: Implement a strategy that includes sharing and Integrate data promotes.
  • Data standards and guidelines: Establish standards for data formatting, storage, and use
  • Technical solutions: Invest in technology that allows you to integrate and share data.
  • Fostering a data-driven culture: Create a culture that values and rewards data sharing. We are happy to provide support here, for example with Data Culture or data organization.

What are alternatives to data silos?

Note: This glossary was created and maintained with the support of AI technologies such as Gemini and ChatGPT.

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Data Architecture

The right tools in the right place. Update the existing infrastructure or renew most of it.

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Data Governance

Not boring or stuffy at all: Aligning ideas and rules

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Data Organization

So that the handling and responsibility of data is structured and everyone knows its responsibilities.

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