Datafold

12/29/2021

We raised our Series A in 2021 to expand the proactive approach to data quality.

As more data teams strive to "shift left", Datafold is stopping data incidents before they happen - or at least making sure you're the first to know!
https://venturebeat.com/2021/11/09/data-reliability-platform-datafold-raises-20m/

Datafold, a startup that automates workflows related to maintaining data quality, today announced it has raised $20 million series A funding.

12/28/2021

Are 2022 trends/predictions pieces everywhere? Yes.
Is that going to stop us from sharing them? No.
https://insidebigdata.com/2021/11/26/2022-trends-in-data-governance-operational-capabilities/

In this contributed article, editorial consultant Jelani Harper discusses how for organizations everywhere—regardless of industry, size, or area of focus—data governance has reached a critical inflection point. It has long been established as a vital area of risk management predicated on achievi...

12/27/2021

Don't let data incidents plague you and your team in 2022. Here's how to reduce them by 90%!
https://buildingthebackend.com/data-quality/how-to-effectively-reduce-data-quality-incidents-10x-with-datafold/

Gleb Mezhanskiy is the CEO & Co-founder of Datafold – a data observability platform that helps companies reduce their data quality incidents and grow through effective use of their analytical data. Before this, he was a founding member of data teams at Lyft and Autodesk, where he built sophisticat...

12/24/2021

Looking for a podcast to listen to during the break (or while you're the only one working)? We're partial to this one.
https://www.dataengineeringpodcast.com/datafold-proactive-data-quality-episode-205/

An interview with Gleb Mezhanskiy about his work at Datafold and how it has informed his strategies for proactive management of data quality across your organization. Data quality is a concern that has been gaining attention alongside the rising importance of analytics for business success. Many sol...

12/23/2021

So many teams are planning big migration projects in 2022! Avoid these pitfalls and save yourself some headaches.
https://dzone.com/articles/migrating-to-snowflake-redshift-or-bigquery-use-da

DZone > Database Zone > Migrating to Snowflake, Redshift, or BigQuery? Avoid these Common Pitfalls Migrating to Snowflake, Redshift, or BigQuery? Avoid these Common Pitfalls Let's see how—with a tool like Datafold—you can avoid a lot of the stress and complexities of data migration to Snowflake....

12/22/2021

What a year 2021 has been! From new features to success stories, the Data Quality Meetup to viral content, the Datafold team was busy. Check out what we were up to.
https://www.datafold.com/blog/the-best-of-datafold-in-2021

2021 was a big year for Datafold. We reflect on top feature updates, blogs, and major company announcements from the past year.

12/21/2021

Data quality disasters can happen at organizations large and small. At least when most data teams get it wrong, they don't crash into Mars.
https://www.datanami.com/2021/12/20/what-we-can-learn-from-famous-data-quality-disasters-in-pop-culture/

Bad data can lead to disasters that cost hundreds of millions of dollars or — believe it or not — even the loss of a spacecraft. Without processes that

12/14/2021

Build your ideal data stack, all with open-source software. (An update is definitely planned for this one - stay tuned for 2022)
https://www.datafold.com/blog/the-modern-data-stack-open-source-edition

If you're looking to build the ideal modern data stack for analytics using only open-source options, this is the blog for you. Find all the best open-source alternatives to your favorite paid tools.

12/13/2021

Rehabilitating bad data? This popular article from 2021 is worth a read!
https://dzone.com/articles/when-big-data-goes-bad-rehabilitating-data-quality

DZone > Big Data Zone > When Big Data Goes Bad: Rehabilitating Data Quality When Big Data Goes Bad: Rehabilitating Data Quality In a data-driven world, having data to make your decision provides a strong advantage... except when the data is bad. See how Datafold can help. by John Vester CORE · Nov....

12/10/2021

Popular Datafold blogs in 2021: how Datafold and dbt work together.
https://www.datafold.com/blog/datafold-dbt-the-perfect-stack-for-reliable-data-pipelines

Take your ETL workflow to the next level with Datafold and dbt integration that automates data testing and provides column-level data lineage

12/09/2021

"It’s not enough for DataOps teams simply to manage data assets; their KPIs increasingly include data quality and reliability for those assets."
https://dzone.com/articles/using-datafold-to-enhance-dbt

DZone > Web Dev Zone > Using Datafold to Enhance DBT for Data Observability Using Datafold to Enhance DBT for Data Observability We’ll look at how Datafold and dbt work in tandem to bring observability and repeatability into your data quality process. by Michael Bogan CORE · Dec. 07, 21 · Web De...

12/03/2021

🔥 Some like it hot! 🌶️

https://www.crn.com/slide-shows/applications-os/the-10-hottest-machine-learning-and-data-science-startups-in-2021/4

Here’s a look at 10 top machine learning and data science companies developing ground-breaking technology for data scientists and machine learning developers.

12/02/2021

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https://dzone.com/articles/five-data-quality-tools

DZone > Web Dev Zone > Five Data Quality Tools You Should Know Five Data Quality Tools You Should Know We'll consider five data quality tools and see how they can help you in your data journey. Let’s set the stage for why ensuring data quality is a business essential. by Michael Bogan CORE · Dec....

12/01/2021

"It’s imperative organizations formalize their measures for data quality, data provenance, and metadata management. Data reliability encapsulates each of these so organizations can actually trust the data they need for analytics and informed decisions."
https://analyticsweek.com/the-data-reliability-formula-data-quality-data-lineage-metadata-management-3/

As an enterprise concept, data governance component, and extension of the data management sphere, data reliability is at the core of almost any data-centric process for organizations everywhere. Th…

11/30/2021

In a data-driven world, having data to make your decision provides a strong advantage... except when the data is bad.
https://dzone.com/articles/when-big-data-goes-bad-rehabilitating-data-quality

DZone > Big Data Zone > When Big Data Goes Bad: Rehabilitating Data Quality When Big Data Goes Bad: Rehabilitating Data Quality In a data-driven world, having data to make your decision provides a strong advantage... except when the data is bad. See how Datafold can help. by John Vester CORE · Nov....

11/29/2021

Data shouldn't just be correct, it should match reality. That isn't always the case.

"This practice is based on rigorously evaluating metadata so that “the data that’s correct represents reality,” Mezhanskiy denoted."
https://bit.ly/3DXBqaW

In this contributed article, editorial consultant Jelani Harper discusses how for organizations everywhere—regardless of industry, size, or area of focus—data governance has reached a critical inflection point. It has long been established as a vital area of risk management predicated on achievi...

11/11/2021

More great coverage for our exciting announcement! ✨
https://venturebeat.com/2021/11/09/data-reliability-platform-datafold-raises-20m/

Datafold, a startup that automates workflows related to maintaining data quality, today announced it has raised $20 million series A funding.

11/10/2021

We had a great time at the Dutch Data Summit.