We are in the era of graphs. Graphs are hot. Why? Flexibility is one strong driver: Heterogeneous data, integrating new data sources, and analytics all require flexibility. Graphs deliver it in spades.
Over the last few years, a number of new graph databases came to market. As we start the next decade, dare we say “the semantic twenties,” we also see vendors that never before mentioned graphs starting to position their products and solutions as graphs or graph-based.
Graph databases are one thing, but “Knowledge Graphs” are an even hotter topic. We are often asked to explain Knowledge Graphs.
Today, there are two main graph data models:
• Property Graphs (also known as Labeled Property Graphs)
• RDF Graphs (Resource Description Framework) aka Knowledge Graphs
Other graph data models are possible as well, but over 90 percent of the implementations use one of these two models. In this webinar, we will cover the following:
I. A brief overview of each of the two main graph models noted above
II. Differences in Terminology and Capabilities of these models
III. Strengths and Limitations of each approach
IV. Why Knowledge Graphs provide a strong foundation for Enterprise Data Governance and Metadata Management
- Learn to understand what knowledge graphs are for
- Understand the structure of knowledge graphs (and how it relates to taxonomies and ontologies)
- Understand how knowledge graphs can be created using manual, semi-automatic, and fully automatic methods.
- Understand knowledge graphs as a basis for data integration in companies
- Understand knowledge graphs as tools for data governance and data quality management
- Implement and further develop knowledge graphs in companies
- Query and visualize knowledge graphs (including SPARQL and SHACL crash course)
- Use knowledge graphs and machine learning to enable information retrieval, text mining and document classification with the highest precision
- Develop digital assistants and question and answer systems based on semantic knowledge graphs
- Understand how knowledge graphs can be combined with text mining and machine learning techniques
- Apply knowledge graphs in practice: Case studies and demo applications
Relational databases were conceived to digitize paper forms and automate well-structured business processes, and still have their uses. But RDBMS cannot model or store data and its relationships without complexity, which means performance degrades with the increasing number and levels of data relationships and data size. Additionally, new types of data and data relationships require schema redesign that increases time to market.
A native graph database like Neo4j naturally stores, manages, analyzes, and uses data within the context of connections meaning Neo4j provides faster query performance and vastly improved flexibility in handling complex hierarchies than SQL.
Property graph vs. RDF Triplestore comparison in 2020Ontotext
This presentation goes all the way from intro "what graph databases are" to table comparing the RDF vs. PG plus two different diagrams presenting the market circa 2020
- Learn to understand what knowledge graphs are for
- Understand the structure of knowledge graphs (and how it relates to taxonomies and ontologies)
- Understand how knowledge graphs can be created using manual, semi-automatic, and fully automatic methods.
- Understand knowledge graphs as a basis for data integration in companies
- Understand knowledge graphs as tools for data governance and data quality management
- Implement and further develop knowledge graphs in companies
- Query and visualize knowledge graphs (including SPARQL and SHACL crash course)
- Use knowledge graphs and machine learning to enable information retrieval, text mining and document classification with the highest precision
- Develop digital assistants and question and answer systems based on semantic knowledge graphs
- Understand how knowledge graphs can be combined with text mining and machine learning techniques
- Apply knowledge graphs in practice: Case studies and demo applications
Relational databases were conceived to digitize paper forms and automate well-structured business processes, and still have their uses. But RDBMS cannot model or store data and its relationships without complexity, which means performance degrades with the increasing number and levels of data relationships and data size. Additionally, new types of data and data relationships require schema redesign that increases time to market.
A native graph database like Neo4j naturally stores, manages, analyzes, and uses data within the context of connections meaning Neo4j provides faster query performance and vastly improved flexibility in handling complex hierarchies than SQL.
Property graph vs. RDF Triplestore comparison in 2020Ontotext
This presentation goes all the way from intro "what graph databases are" to table comparing the RDF vs. PG plus two different diagrams presenting the market circa 2020
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This workshop presentation from Enterprise Knowledge team members Joe Hilger, Founder and COO, and Sara Nash, Technical Analyst, was delivered on June 8, 2020 as part of the Data Summit 2020 virtual conference. The 3-hour workshop provided an interdisciplinary group of participants with a definition of what a knowledge graph is, how it is implemented, and how it can be used to increase the value of your organization’s datas. This slide deck gives an overview of the KM concepts that are necessary for the implementation of knowledge graphs as a foundation for Enterprise Artificial Intelligence (AI). Hilger and Nash also outlined four use cases for knowledge graphs, including recommendation engines and natural language query on structured data.
Knowledge Graphs are Worthless, Knowledge Graph Use Cases are PricelessEnterprise Knowledge
At Knowledge Graph Forum 2022, Lulit Tesfaye and Sara Nash, Senior Consultant discuss the importance of establishing valuable and actionable use cases for knowledge graph efforts. The discussion draws on lessons learned from several knowledge graph development efforts to define how to diagnose a bad use case and outlined their impact on initiatives - including strained relationships with stakeholders, time spent reworking priorities, and team turnover. They also share guidance on how to navigate these scenarios and provide a checklist to assess a strong use case.
Join us for this 30-minute webinar to hear from Zach Blumenfeld, Neo4j’s Data Science Specialist, to learn the basics of Graph Neural Networks (GNNs) and how they can help you to improve predictions in your data.
Wonder what this data mesh stuff is all about? What are the principles of data mesh? Can you or should you consider data mesh as the approach for your analytics platform? And most important - how can Snowflake help?
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An introduction to Neo4j and Graph Databases. Learn about the primary use cases for Graph Databases and explore the properties of Neo4j that make those use cases possible.
Building a modern data stack to maintain an efficient and safe electrical gridNeo4j
An overview of how our organization transitioned to being data-centric, through the implementation of a Enterprise data backbone, and dedicated tools using Neo4j technology, as the various challenges we faced during the process to make the dream come true.
This presentation covers several aspects of modeling data and domains with a graph database like Neo4j. The graph data model allows high fidelity modeling. Using the first class relationships of the graph model allow to use much higher forms of normalization than you would use in a relational database.
Video here: https://vimeo.com/67371996
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Using Linkurious in your Enterprise Architecture projectsLinkurious
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Data centric business and knowledge graph trendsAlan Morrison
The deck for my kickoff keynote at the Data-Centric Architecture Forum, February 3, 2020. Includes related data, content, and architecture definitions and fundamental explanations, knowledge graph trends, market outlook, transformation case studies and benefits of large-scale, cross-boundary integration/interoperation.
Neo4j is a powerful and expressive tool for storing, querying and manipulating data. However modeling data as graphs is quite different from modeling data under a relational database. In this talk, Michael Hunger will cover modeling business domains using graphs and show how they can be persisted and queried in Neo4j. We'll contrast this approach with the relational model, and discuss the impact on complexity, flexibility and performance.
This workshop presentation from Enterprise Knowledge team members Joe Hilger, Founder and COO, and Sara Nash, Technical Analyst, was delivered on June 8, 2020 as part of the Data Summit 2020 virtual conference. The 3-hour workshop provided an interdisciplinary group of participants with a definition of what a knowledge graph is, how it is implemented, and how it can be used to increase the value of your organization’s datas. This slide deck gives an overview of the KM concepts that are necessary for the implementation of knowledge graphs as a foundation for Enterprise Artificial Intelligence (AI). Hilger and Nash also outlined four use cases for knowledge graphs, including recommendation engines and natural language query on structured data.
Knowledge Graphs are Worthless, Knowledge Graph Use Cases are PricelessEnterprise Knowledge
At Knowledge Graph Forum 2022, Lulit Tesfaye and Sara Nash, Senior Consultant discuss the importance of establishing valuable and actionable use cases for knowledge graph efforts. The discussion draws on lessons learned from several knowledge graph development efforts to define how to diagnose a bad use case and outlined their impact on initiatives - including strained relationships with stakeholders, time spent reworking priorities, and team turnover. They also share guidance on how to navigate these scenarios and provide a checklist to assess a strong use case.
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Wonder what this data mesh stuff is all about? What are the principles of data mesh? Can you or should you consider data mesh as the approach for your analytics platform? And most important - how can Snowflake help?
Given in Montreal on 14-Dec-2021
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So many buzzwords of late: Data Lakehouse, Data Mesh, and Data Fabric. What do all these terms mean and how do they compare to a modern data warehouse? In this session I’ll cover all of them in detail and compare the pros and cons of each. They all may sound great in theory, but I'll dig into the concerns you need to be aware of before taking the plunge. I’ll also include use cases so you can see what approach will work best for your big data needs. And I'll discuss Microsoft version of the data mesh.
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An overview of how our organization transitioned to being data-centric, through the implementation of a Enterprise data backbone, and dedicated tools using Neo4j technology, as the various challenges we faced during the process to make the dream come true.
This presentation covers several aspects of modeling data and domains with a graph database like Neo4j. The graph data model allows high fidelity modeling. Using the first class relationships of the graph model allow to use much higher forms of normalization than you would use in a relational database.
Video here: https://vimeo.com/67371996
Modern Data Challenges require Modern Graph TechnologyNeo4j
This session focuses on key data trends and challenges impacting enterprises. And, how graph technology is evolving to future-proof data strategy and architectures.
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Architects, analysts and business managers need comprehensive modeling and visualization tools to understand how companies assets are assembled. Graph technologies allow to understand complex connected data and manage change and complexity in a more efficient way than traditional siloed solutions. With Linkurious technology, you get a comprehensive and visual overview of your enterprise architecture to successfully implement new systems, processes or frameworks.
Data centric business and knowledge graph trendsAlan Morrison
The deck for my kickoff keynote at the Data-Centric Architecture Forum, February 3, 2020. Includes related data, content, and architecture definitions and fundamental explanations, knowledge graph trends, market outlook, transformation case studies and benefits of large-scale, cross-boundary integration/interoperation.
Graph databases provide the ability to quickly discover and integrate key relationships between enterprise data sets. Business use cases such as recommendation engines, social networks, enterprise knowledge graphs, and more provide valuable ways to leverage graph databases in your organization. This webinar will provide an overview of graph database technologies, and how they can be used for practical applications to drive business value.
AI, Knowledge Representation and Graph Databases - Key Trends in Data ScienceOptum
Knowledge Representation is a key focus for most modern AI texts. Many AI experts feel that over half of their work is understanding how to find the right knowledge structures to build intelligent agents that can continuously learn and respond to changing events in their world. In 2012, a paper published by Google started a consolidation of the many diverse forms of knowledge representation into a single general-purpose structure called a labeled property graph.
This talk will describe the key events behind this movement and show how a new generation of data scientist will be needed to build and maintain corporate knowledge graphs that contain a uniform, normalized and highly connected data sets for used by researchers and intelligent agents. We will also discuss the challenges of transferring siloed project-knowledge to reusable structures.
Supporting product development while reducing material and prototyping costs or centralizing product records is critical for PLM and PDM managers. However, the growing complexity and volume of cross-business data and processes can turn the management of a product lifecycle into a complex enterprise.
Graph technology like Linkurious offers an intuitive approach to model, search and understand data by putting the connections between components at the forefront. Modeling people, processes, business systems and products components into an interactive and unified network is one of the keys to escape the complexity of product development and find the insights your organization need to gain competitive advantage.
In this presentation, you will learn about:
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- How businesses can use graph technology to model, visualize, optimize and monitor product lifecycles and related elements,
- How to conduct BOM and change management with Linkurious.
Heather Hedden, Senior Consultant at Enterprise Knowledge, presented “Enterprise Knowledge Graphs: The Importance of Semantics” on May 9, 2024, at the annual Data Summit in Boston.
In her presentation, Hedden describes the components of an enterprise knowledge graph and provides further insight into the semantic layer – or knowledge model – component, which includes an ontology and controlled vocabularies, such as taxonomies, for controlled metadata. While data experts tend to focus on the graph database components (RDF triple store or a label property graph), Hedden emphasizes they should not overlook the importance of the semantic layer.
Seth Earley, Founder & CEO of Earley Information Science and author of the award winning book, "The AI Powered Enterprise" explains what knowledge graphs are, how they compare to ontologies, and how they can be used to power AI driven applications.
Scaling the mirrorworld with knowledge graphsAlan Morrison
After registration at https://www.brighttalk.com/webcast/9273/364148, you can view the full recording, which begins with Scott Abel's intro for a few minutes, then my talk for 20 minutes, and then Sebastian Gabler's. First presented on October 23 at an SWC webinar.
Conclusions:
(1) The mirrorworld (a world of digital twins, which will be 25 years in the making, according to Kevin Kelly) will require semantic knowledge graphs for interaction and interoperability.
(2) This fact implies massive future demand for knowledge graph technology and other new data infrastructure innovations, comparable to the scale of oil & gas industry infrastructure development over 150 years.
(3) Conceivably, knowledge graphs could be used to address a $205 billion market demand by 2021 for graph databases, information management, digital twins, conversational AI, virtual assistants and as knowledge bases/accelerated training for deep learning, etc. but the problem is that awareness of the tech is low, and the semantics community that understands the tech is still quite small.
(4) Over the next decades, knowledge graphs promise both scalability and substantial efficiencies in enterprises. But lack of awareness of its potential and how to harness it will continue to be stumbling blocks to adoption.
How google is using linked data today and vision for tomorrowVasu Jain
In this presentation, I will discuss how modern search engines, such as Google, make use of Linked Data spread inWeb pages for displaying Rich Snippets. Also i will present an example of the technology and analyze its current uptake.
Then i sketched some ideas on how Rich Snippets could be extended in the future, in particular for multimedia documents.
Original Paper :
http://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=K3TsGbgAAAAJ&authuser=1&citation_for_view=K3TsGbgAAAAJ:u-x6o8ySG0sC
Another Presentation by Author: https://docs.google.com/present/view?id=dgdcn6h3_185g8w2bdgv&pli=1
This presentation is the culmination of my detail to the E-Government Office in the US Office of Management and Budget and the work I did to evolve and mature initiatives like recovery.gov and data.gov.
Linking Big Data to Rich Process DescriptionsChristoph Lange
Linked (Open) Data is one key to coping with Big Data: it enables decentralised, collaborative management of big datasets, low-overhead information retrieval, and scalable reasoning. Big Data are created or consumed by technical processes or business processes. Their formal description, e.g. for software verification or compliance checking, requires logics whose complexity far exceeds that of the data. Restricting LOD to the RDF logic does not allow for integrating rich process descriptions with the data that these processes create, and therefore does not enable knowledge management, information retrieval and reasoning to take full advantage of rich background knowledge. In this talk I demonstrate different frontiers at which I have worked towards achieving an integration of process descriptions and data.
Maintaining networks and servers availability while reducing downtimes to minimum are fundamental missions for IT managers and administrators. But with the growing complexity of infrastructures, the pressure from business strategists to deliver new services or the heterogeneity of data assets, managing networks is often a challenge.
Graph technologies like Linkurious offer an intuitive approach to model and investigate data by putting the connections between components at the forefront. Modeling the network into a flexible and unified overview is one of the keys to understand your architecture and reduce risks, costs and time spent on maintenance operations.
NoSQL Technology and Real-time, Accurate Predictive AnalyticsInfiniteGraph
Big Data: NoSQL Technology and Real-time, Accurate Predictive Analytics
Enjoy this insightful webinar moderated by Matt Aslett, Research Director at 451 Group beginning with a brief overview of Objectivity, Inc. and its products Objectivity/DB, a world class object database and InfiniteGraph, the enterprise proven, scalable and distributed graph database with deployments across multiple major verticals including government, telecom, finance, security, and social networking. Learn how Georgetown University is taking advantage of Objectivity’s products to develop one of the most interconnected databases today. Examining information from all types of sources worldwide in real-time.
J.C. Smart, Director Global Insight Laboratory, Georgetown University- Coming Soon
Leon Guzenda, Founder, Objectivity – a founding member of Objectivity, Inc. in 1988, one of the original architects of Objectivity/DB and Chief Technology Officer. He now consults with the company and works with Objectivity’s Big Data and Analytics customers/partners to deploy Objectivity/DB and InfiniteGraph, a high performance, scalable graph database.
Matt Aslett, Research Director, 451 Group – As Research Director for data management and analytics within 451 Research’s Information Management practice, Matt has overall responsibility for the coverage of operational and analytic databases, data integration, data quality, and business intelligence. Matt’s own primary area of focus is on relational and non-relational databases, data warehousing, data caching, and Hadoop. Matthew is also an expert in open source software and regularly contributes to 451 Research’s open source-related research.
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- A repeatable process for identifying and removing data constraints
- The importance of balancing business operation and innovation
Who Should Own Data Governance – IT or Business?DATAVERSITY
The question is asked all the time: “What part of the organization should own your Data Governance program?” The typical answers are “the business” and “IT (information technology).” Another answer to that question is “Yes.” The program must be owned and reside somewhere in the organization. You may ask yourself if there is a correct answer to the question.
Join this new RWDG webinar with Bob Seiner where Bob will answer the question that is the title of this webinar. Determining ownership of Data Governance is a vital first step. Figuring out the appropriate part of the organization to manage the program is an important second step. This webinar will help you address these questions and more.
In this session Bob will share:
- What is meant by “the business” when it comes to owning Data Governance
- Why some people say that Data Governance in IT is destined to fail
- Examples of IT positioned Data Governance success
- Considerations for answering the question in your organization
- The final answer to the question of who should own Data Governance
It is clear that Data Management best practices exist and so does a useful process for improving existing Data Management practices. The question arises: Since we understand the goal, how does one design a process for Data Management goal achievement? This program describes what must be done at the programmatic level to achieve better data use and a way to implement this as part of your data program. The approach combines DMBoK content and CMMI/DMM processes – permitting organizations with the opportunity to benefit from the best of both. It also permits organizations to understand:
- Their current Data Management practices
- Strengths that should be leveraged
- Remediation opportunities
MLOps – Applying DevOps to Competitive AdvantageDATAVERSITY
MLOps is a practice for collaboration between Data Science and operations to manage the production machine learning (ML) lifecycles. As an amalgamation of “machine learning” and “operations,” MLOps applies DevOps principles to ML delivery, enabling the delivery of ML-based innovation at scale to result in:
Faster time to market of ML-based solutions
More rapid rate of experimentation, driving innovation
Assurance of quality, trustworthiness, and ethical AI
MLOps is essential for scaling ML. Without it, enterprises risk struggling with costly overhead and stalled progress. Several vendors have emerged with offerings to support MLOps: the major offerings are Microsoft Azure ML and Google Vertex AI. We looked at these offerings from the perspective of enterprise features and time-to-value.
As Europe's leading economic powerhouse and the fourth-largest hashtag#economy globally, Germany stands at the forefront of innovation and industrial might. Renowned for its precision engineering and high-tech sectors, Germany's economic structure is heavily supported by a robust service industry, accounting for approximately 68% of its GDP. This economic clout and strategic geopolitical stance position Germany as a focal point in the global cyber threat landscape.
In the face of escalating global tensions, particularly those emanating from geopolitical disputes with nations like hashtag#Russia and hashtag#China, hashtag#Germany has witnessed a significant uptick in targeted cyber operations. Our analysis indicates a marked increase in hashtag#cyberattack sophistication aimed at critical infrastructure and key industrial sectors. These attacks range from ransomware campaigns to hashtag#AdvancedPersistentThreats (hashtag#APTs), threatening national security and business integrity.
🔑 Key findings include:
🔍 Increased frequency and complexity of cyber threats.
🔍 Escalation of state-sponsored and criminally motivated cyber operations.
🔍 Active dark web exchanges of malicious tools and tactics.
Our comprehensive report delves into these challenges, using a blend of open-source and proprietary data collection techniques. By monitoring activity on critical networks and analyzing attack patterns, our team provides a detailed overview of the threats facing German entities.
This report aims to equip stakeholders across public and private sectors with the knowledge to enhance their defensive strategies, reduce exposure to cyber risks, and reinforce Germany's resilience against cyber threats.
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Empowering the Data Analytics Ecosystem: A Laser Focus on Value
The data analytics ecosystem thrives when every component functions at its peak, unlocking the true potential of data. Here's a laser focus on key areas for an empowered ecosystem:
1. Democratize Access, Not Data:
Granular Access Controls: Provide users with self-service tools tailored to their specific needs, preventing data overload and misuse.
Data Catalogs: Implement robust data catalogs for easy discovery and understanding of available data sources.
2. Foster Collaboration with Clear Roles:
Data Mesh Architecture: Break down data silos by creating a distributed data ownership model with clear ownership and responsibilities.
Collaborative Workspaces: Utilize interactive platforms where data scientists, analysts, and domain experts can work seamlessly together.
3. Leverage Advanced Analytics Strategically:
AI-powered Automation: Automate repetitive tasks like data cleaning and feature engineering, freeing up data talent for higher-level analysis.
Right-Tool Selection: Strategically choose the most effective advanced analytics techniques (e.g., AI, ML) based on specific business problems.
4. Prioritize Data Quality with Automation:
Automated Data Validation: Implement automated data quality checks to identify and rectify errors at the source, minimizing downstream issues.
Data Lineage Tracking: Track the flow of data throughout the ecosystem, ensuring transparency and facilitating root cause analysis for errors.
5. Cultivate a Data-Driven Mindset:
Metrics-Driven Performance Management: Align KPIs and performance metrics with data-driven insights to ensure actionable decision making.
Data Storytelling Workshops: Equip stakeholders with the skills to translate complex data findings into compelling narratives that drive action.
Benefits of a Precise Ecosystem:
Sharpened Focus: Precise access and clear roles ensure everyone works with the most relevant data, maximizing efficiency.
Actionable Insights: Strategic analytics and automated quality checks lead to more reliable and actionable data insights.
Continuous Improvement: Data-driven performance management fosters a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
Sustainable Growth: Empowered by data, organizations can make informed decisions to drive sustainable growth and innovation.
By focusing on these precise actions, organizations can create an empowered data analytics ecosystem that delivers real value by driving data-driven decisions and maximizing the return on their data investment.
Chatty Kathy - UNC Bootcamp Final Project Presentation - Final Version - 5.23...John Andrews
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Title: Chatty Kathy: Enhancing Physical Activity Among Older Adults
Description:
Discover how Chatty Kathy, an innovative project developed at the UNC Bootcamp, aims to tackle the challenge of low physical activity among older adults. Our AI-driven solution uses peer interaction to boost and sustain exercise levels, significantly improving health outcomes. This presentation covers our problem statement, the rationale behind Chatty Kathy, synthetic data and persona creation, model performance metrics, a visual demonstration of the project, and potential future developments. Join us for an insightful Q&A session to explore the potential of this groundbreaking project.
Project Team: Jay Requarth, Jana Avery, John Andrews, Dr. Dick Davis II, Nee Buntoum, Nam Yeongjin & Mat Nicholas
Techniques to optimize the pagerank algorithm usually fall in two categories. One is to try reducing the work per iteration, and the other is to try reducing the number of iterations. These goals are often at odds with one another. Skipping computation on vertices which have already converged has the potential to save iteration time. Skipping in-identical vertices, with the same in-links, helps reduce duplicate computations and thus could help reduce iteration time. Road networks often have chains which can be short-circuited before pagerank computation to improve performance. Final ranks of chain nodes can be easily calculated. This could reduce both the iteration time, and the number of iterations. If a graph has no dangling nodes, pagerank of each strongly connected component can be computed in topological order. This could help reduce the iteration time, no. of iterations, and also enable multi-iteration concurrency in pagerank computation. The combination of all of the above methods is the STICD algorithm. [sticd] For dynamic graphs, unchanged components whose ranks are unaffected can be skipped altogether.
1. Knowledge Graphs vs. Property
Graphs — Similarities, Differences
and Some Guidance on Capabilities
2. TOPQUADRANT COMPANY
FOUNDATION
▪ TopQuadrant was founded in 2001
▪ Strong commitment to standards-based approaches to data semantics
MISSION
▪ Empower people and drive results — by making enterprise information meaningful
FOCUS
▪ Provide comprehensive data governance solutions using knowledge graph technologies
TOPQUADRANT COMPANY