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For most of the past 20+ years I've been trying to convince the leaders of nonprofits and foundations that their work is digitally dependent and that they need to understand, govern, and manage their ...

BMA House Tavistock Square London WC1H 9JP United Kingdom

Mastering the data mesh means reshaping IT thinking—treating data as a product, empowering domains, and scaling with trust. This is the CIO’s moment.

Sanjay K Mohindroo

A survey of NHS workers has found that almost two-thirds feel they are unprepared for the digital transformation objectives of the 10-Year Plan.

Mastering the data mesh means reshaping IT thinking—treating data as a product, empowering domains, and scaling with trust. This is the CIO’s moment.

Sanjay K Mohindroo

As organizations expand across geographies, adopt remote work models, and decentralize data ownership, traditional data governance frameworks are increasingly falling short. What once worked for small, co-located teams managing tightly controlled datasets no longer scales to the speed, scope, and complexity of modern enterprise operations. In a world driven by AI and empowered by federated data models, governance must evolve to ensure quality, compliance, and usability, without slowing the business down. Why Traditional Governance Models Fail Many legacy governance frameworks were built for a narrow scope: a small data team, limited use cases, and a single source of truth. But today, enterprises operate with thousands of data streams, cross-functional users, and decentralized decision making. That’s where cracks begin to show. The rapid acceleration of AI adoption has amplified the need for governance that moves at the speed of data. In the past, governance often sat apart from data strategy as an afterthought or compliance checkbox. Now, as AI depends on reliable, well curated data, governance must sit at the core of how businesses define and implement data strategy. Three Keys to Modern, Scalable Governance Implementing scalable governance in a decentralized enterprise can feel daunting. But organizations can take actionable steps […]