Data and information management

In measuring the volume of data, we have blown past exabytes and are now calculating volumes in zettabytes -- an explosion that's upending traditional processes.

Chief data officers are being appointed to oversee governance efforts, articulating a data vision, defining a data strategy and driving execution.

A new study finds that within the next two years, all large and midsize carriers will use predictive analytics in their group life operations, while nearly half of small insurers will deploy similar capabilities.

It need not (in fact it should not) be an overly complex burden that adds controls and obstacles to getting things done, but a practical thing, designed to proactively manage the data that is important to your organization.

The cloud is creating configuration and data visibility problems, according to a report from the Cloud Security Alliance, an organization that defines best practices for cloud security.

There is still a significant gap between the hype and market reality of blockchain, according to a new report by Gartner Inc. Here are seven ways projects can fail.

Emerging technologies such as cloud, robotic process automation and single-instance enterprise resource planning, are putting SSCs at the forefront of enterprise transformation.

Atidot, Galaxy.AI, PHR Plus, Traffk and Zesty.ai are among the top innovators for intelligence-based technologies to improve accuracy and automate decisions, says a new Gartner report.

Launched in New Jersey, the insurers’ first foray into the line of business focuses on reducing friction in the buying process.

AI has the potential to make our lives safer and easier, if we train the systems to be inclusive and use them wisely.

When their car is involved in an accident or someone breaks in, CSAA customers can view and share a video clip with the insurer and law enforcement personnel.

The state of ransomware demonstrates that no organization, municipality or person is immune and that the threats are getting worse.

In order to compete in the age of the customer, your data strategy must be top-flight. The vast majority of firms come up short in this regard.

The cyber security skills shortage is worsening for the third straight year and has affected nearly three quarters of organizations, according to a new study.

To reap the full benefits of AI, there’s an entirely different type of AI we should be exploring that’s been largely ignored. It’s specialized (or augmented) intelligence systems.

Many organizations start their analytics journey eagerly, but without a clear strategy. This approach often leads to failed pilot projects, which have not provided the needed insights to answer business questions.

Effective management of reference data is a key part of data management overall. If it’s not done well or not done at all, the result can be poor data quality.

Humana is collaborating with electronic health records vendor Epic as both entities seek to bring together patients, providers and insurers to advance value-based care.

Healthcare organizations must employ a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity, including robust vendor management strategies.

Approximately 54 million data workers around the world face common challenges associated with the complexity, diversity and scale of their organizations’ data, and nearly half of their work time is wasted, says a new study.