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The shortest month of the year is now over which means it's time for our February data + LLM newsletter! ?? On the menu: ? One data tool worth your attention: IBM's acquisition of DataStax. IBM is addressing the fundamental challenge of organizing unstructured data for AI applications, building on DataStax's tech that companies like FedEx, Capital One, and Verizon already rely on. ? Key articles we read this month: 1?? David Jayatillake's "The New Age of Invention" exploring how AI-powered development tools are making software creation 100x easier. 2?? Coalesce.io's "Guide to Choosing the Right Data Transformation Tool" that reveals the hidden considerations beyond technical features. 3?? C. Thi Nguyen's "Limits of Data" challenging our over-reliance on metrics at the cost of context and nuance. ? Show & Tell: Our CEO, Tristan Mayer's latest insights on "Where Does Data End?" exploring the impossible challenge of governing all company data, plus CastorDoc's analysis of "Why Most Data Catalogs Fail". Plus, we've included a data meme to brighten your day! ??

?? It’s a full house at the Gartner Data and Analytics Summit in Orlando! This morning,?Kurt Keusch, who leads data governance at?TaylorMade Golf Company, took the stage to share their journey to?governed self-service analytics—and how?CastorDoc?played a key role in making it happen. In his talk,?“TaylorMade Golf Company’s Journey to Governed Self-Service,”?Kurt walked through the challenges, wins, and key strategies that helped them strike the right balance between governance and agility. ???♂? With?CastorDoc, TaylorMade empowered teams with trusted, well-documented data—ensuring self-service doesn’t turn into a free-for-all. ?? Missed it? Don’t worry—we’ll be sharing key takeaways soon! #DataGovernance #SelfServiceAnalytics #GartnerDA #TaylorMade #DataLeadership #CastorDoc

?? We’re live at the Gartner Data & Analytics Summit in Orlando! ?? The CastorDoc team is on the ground, ready to chat about all things data governance, AI, and self-service analytics. ?? Find us at Booth #1032 ?? Don't miss our session tomorrow with Kurt Keusch from TaylorMade Golf Company in Theater 3, where he'll reveal their data governance journey toward governed self-service. Let’s talk about making data work for you—without the hassle. Who's here with us? ??

The 'known unknowns' of data governance In data governance, there will always be data we know exists but can't realistically track - think of every email, Slack message, and personal spreadsheet scattered across your company. Instead of chasing the impossible dream of total coverage, our CEO?Tristan Mayer's latest substack suggests a pragmatic approach: focus on your data warehouse first, where your most critical business data naturally flows. His fresh perspective helps teams move from an impossible task to an actionable strategy. If you're wrestling with data governance scope, you can read his full piece here:? https://lnkd.in/ecZqTPVx #DataGovernance #DataQuality

Why do some data catalogs transform companies while others sit unused? To answer this question, we spoke with?Ovidiu Bodnar, Customer Success Director at?CastorDoc, who's guided 150+ organizations through their data catalog journeys. Four common pitfalls emerged: - Trying to boil the ocean by cataloging everything at once - Getting lost in technical metadata while missing business context - Focusing on perfect documentation instead of actual pain points - Treating adoption as an afterthought rather than a key priority Want to learn how successful companies avoid these traps and build catalogs their teams actually use? Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/etT4v-_a #DataCatalog #DataGovernance #DataStrategy

?? Big News: CastorDoc is now the first and only data catalog to integrate with Looker Studio! ?? Excited to announce our latest breakthrough - the Looker Studio connector, making CastorDoc the only data catalog offering this integration. Why is this a big deal? ? Building this wasn't easy - Looker Studio's APIs weren't designed for this kind of integration ? But our team made it happen because our clients needed it ? And it's already making waves: major enterprises are seeing immediate value This is what drives us at CastorDoc - solving real data challenges that others say can't be solved. Want to see how this integration can transform your data operations? Connect with our team! #DataCatalog?#BusinessIntelligence?#LookerStudio?#Innovation?#DataGovernance

Kwanzeo??CastorDoc CastorDoc est heureux d'annoncer un partenariat avec Kwanzeo, acteur clé conseil en Data Management, Data Intelligence et IA. Chez CastorDoc, nous aidons nos clients à exploiter pleinement le potentiel de leurs données tout en automatisant la gouvernance et la documentation, grace à une technologie de pointe et une forte intégration de l'IA. Kwanzeo accompagne ses clients dans leurs projets de Data Intelligence (BI - IA - Data Platform), Master Data Management et Data Governance et est reconnu pour la qualité de son accompagnement et de ses réalisations. Ce partenariat permettra d'accélérer l'adoption de la donnée par les métiers pour une meilleure prise de décision.?

?? ThoughtSpot Integration Update: Now with Answer Governance! We're excited to announce our enhanced ThoughtSpot connector, bringing even more governance capabilities to our users. Now you can manage and govern ThoughtSpot Answers directly within CastorDoc, alongside your existing Liveboards and Datasets. ?? Now featuring: ? Answers: saved data explorations as charts & tables ? Pin to Liveboards for team collaboration ? Built for flexible yet controlled data access Fun fact: This integration is already making waves at some of our clients where ThoughtSpot serves as their primary BI tool! Want to learn more? Book a demo with our team via our website! #DataGovernance #ThoughtSpot #BusinessIntelligence #DataAnalytics #CastorDoc #DataManagement

?? "Data accessibility or governance? Why not both?" In just 2 weeks, we'll host Kurt Keusch from TaylorMade Golf Company at Gartner DA Summit Orlando, sharing how they achieved this balance at scale. This exclusive 20-minute session, "TaylorMade's Journey to Governed Self-Service," will showcase how one of golf's leading innovators attained self-service while maintaining data integrity. For leaders seeking the sweet spot between control and democratization, this is your chance to learn from the best. ?? #GartnerDA2025 #DataStrategy #CastorDoc

Every company wants to leverage data, but without?proper governance, data can quickly become a liability instead of an asset. We asked?Tristan Mayer, our CEO, 3 key questions: ? Why does data governance matter? ? What are the essential pillars of a strong governance framework? ? How do you measure success—and what happens if you neglect it? His answers are clear:?good governance is more than just compliance—it’s a business enabler.?It drives?better decisions, cost optimization, and innovation. Swipe through the carousel to learn more! ?? What’s the biggest data governance challenge in your organization? Let’s discuss in the comments! #DataGovernance #AI #DataManagement #BusinessInnovation #CastorDoc