When you're tasked with managing critical data that impacts public services and societal outcomes, the stakes couldn't be higher. That's exactly the challenge that Akira Bell, Chief Information Officer of Mathematica, tackles every day. I came across Akira’s recent interview with MIT Sloan Management Review to distill insights. Her approach offers valuable lessons for data stewards and managers working to make data more impactful in their organizations.
Continue ReadingEvery organisation dreams of having a data portal in which information flows seamlessly. But most get it wrong by diving into complex features before nailing the basics.
Continue ReadingDCAT 101: unlocking the power of data through standardisation
Finding what you need in the landscape of data can sometimes feel like a daunting task. But what if there was a way to make all that data more easily discoverable and usable? That’s where Data Catalogue Vocabulary (DCAT) is essential. This standard, recommended by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), aims to bring order to the chaos by providing a common language for describing datasets.
Continue ReadingOnce again, it's a time to reflect and share our accomplishments at Link Digital over the last twelve months. 2024 has seen us continue a wonderful journey in creating impact, marked by new clients, significant company milestones, and a continued commitment to driving change in data management for governments, the not-for-profit and research sectors, and business.
Continue ReadingRead about CKAN’s governance structure. The following post recaps Adrià’s presentation at the CLARIN event and explores some of the issues arising from it.

This blog post was co-authored by Andrew Nette, Technical Writer/Analyst at Link Digital
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