Data Forum - Using Data to Make Accurate Data-Driven Decisions

Data comes from many sources, data definitions, variations in data, different systems, and from many users.  It is important to gather and identify data from a multitude of sources to explore data patterns and data trends to be used for forecasting, planning, future strategies, innovation, research, and others that are not affected by fluctuations, repeated sequencing over fixed periods of time, unexplained random variances,  and much more.  Every dataset is unique and the identification of trends and patterns in the underlying data is important but needs to be clear and accurate.  Understanding the origin and reliability of the data is crucial to analysis if an agency or an enterprise wishes to utilize analytical techniques and produce reports and findings that can help achieve its goals.

This Data Forum will discuss the gathering, managing, and of course sharing of data to achieve the end stage objectives.

Objectives

• To hear how agencies and industry have used data to achieve their goals and objectives
• To learn how agencies have secured accurate data 
• To hear how data has been shared in various and beneficial ways