Research

In support of and in collaboration with the data profession, the EDM Council conducts research into a variety of data management and analytics topics and evolving trends. Whether measuring the progress of the profession or defining best practice capabilities, such topics include:

• Benchmarking global data management
• Identifying and defining best practices for data management and the cloud
• Data implications for advanced analytics, AI and machine learning
• Evaluation of regulations and their data management impacts
• Data implications for ESG (environmental, social and governance) strategies

As the global trade association for the data management profession, the EDM Council takes a neutral position on research projects and published reports, free of bias or commercial interests. Our research is conducted with the input of Council members and other experts throughout the cross-industry, global ecosystem of data management professionals.

Our research supports the mission of the EDM Council: to elevate data management and analytics as a strategic business priority.