Data growth will continue for the foreseeable future — as will the sensitive nature of the information data contains. Thus, the need to intelligently govern data will only increase. This book is designed to provide you the necessary insights to move beyond simply storing data and into creating a framework under which data can be intelligently governed for the length of time it has value to your business or regulations require it to be kept (which- ever is greater). Keep in mind that governance is not meant to be heavy-handed control backed by complex and stoic processes.

Rather, it is an effort to create a fluid and flexible information fabric that is designed to increase the value and relevance of the data you rely on.

We hope you find this book insightful — allowing you and your organization to accelerate your ability to enact intelligent data governance.