Chief Data Officer plays pivotal role in org, says IBM study

Chief Data Officer becoming pivotal member of C-suite: IBM study

The Chief Data Officer (CDO) is quickly becoming a pivotal member of the C-suite with the growing importance of data in modern business operations.

A new IBM Institute for Business Value study on CDOs revealed that these leaders are under significant pressure to deliver results—expectations for their role and remit vary widely, and their tenure is the lowest amongst all boardroom roles, only 4.5 years on average.

While businesses look towards accelerating technology adoption for higher business value and growth, there is a growing concern for implementing the right security measures for enhanced protection. The majority (76%) of the Indian CDOs surveyed ranked security as the most important characteristic of their data architecture, closely followed by being cloud-ready.

The study also found that over half (57%) of CDO respondents from India said that ensuring data security is the most critical responsibility of their role. Yet only 56% agree their organisational data is secure and protected. With pressures like these mounting, CDOs are looking for ways not just to create value, but to protect it.

The survey also noted that 67% of the CDOs are applying AI and machine learning to unlock value from data, 64% are applying automation and 66% are inclined towards hybrid cloud technology.

Tata Communications launches new cloud-based solution

Tata Communications has introduced Jamvee, a cloud-based application with an integrated voice-calling solution, to enhance the employee experience and productivity with collaboration features.

According to the company, Jamvee is designed for knowledge and frontline workforce within enterprises. Its interface enables users to call and chat with colleagues in a closed user group (CUG) while availing voice recording capabilities. It can also be integrated with the communication applications of enterprises.

This solution also allows faster onboarding and is regulatory compliant with fraud prevention APIs, detection and alerting features to ensure the complete security of conversations. It also helps enterprises eliminate cost overflows when deploying large-scale applications with extensive features requiring in-depth and elaborate user training and technical infrastructure.