All the disciplines related to managing data as a valuable resource, such as data modeling or metadata management
The activities of strategic data planning, data element standardization, information management control, data synchronization, data sharing, and database development Active data management increases system effectiveness and improves the accuracy and timeliness of data to derive maximum business benefit (GMOP Chapter 8 3 1)
Refers to all levels of managing data from computer storage and retrieval, software, standards, data administration, and organizational functions
Work that involves the planning, development, implementation, and administration of systems for the acquisition, storage, and retrieval of data
the services and functions for populating, maintaining, and querying a wide variety of metadata including product related metadata such as data catalogs, directories, inventories, and processing algorithms and other metadata including information on customer access and security, archive schedules and procedures, and processing history
A key feature in WorkManager, it allows users to access and share data easily while always ensuring the security and integrity of all master documents
The organization and control of design data (files or records) so as to assure proper security, integrity, and availability of the data (SM*)
Controlling, protecting, and facilitating access to data in order to provide information consumers with timely access to the data they need The functions provided by a database management system
The control of data handling operations-such as acquisition, analysis, translation, coding, storage, retrieval, and distribution of data-but not necessarily the generation and use of data [From Weik '89]