Raman Ganguly
The Role of Data Management in the Digital Transformation
Digital media and data-driven work have transformed the way we gather information and think. It is becoming increasingly important to know the origin of the data and to be able to assess its quality. High-quality data is a valuable resource, yet without proper data management, its value may remain unrecognized - or worse, the data itself could be lost in a “data graveyard.” Effective data management is a continuous, data-centered process, adapting to both the specific needs of the data and evolving knowledge requirements. The challenge lies in our inability to capture all data comprehensively and anticipate every emerging need, underscoring the dynamic nature of data management.
About
About
Raman Ganguly has a background in software development and media technology. He heads the IT Support for Research department at the Vienna University Computer Center, where he is responsible for development and operations.
Since 2011, he has been working on archiving data from research and teaching, focusing on long-term preservation. He is the technical director of the open-source archiving system PHAIDRA, developed at the University of Vienna, and the technical coordinator of the international PHAIDRA network of 25 institutions.
Raman advises academic libraries on technical issues related to data management and is a lecturer in the university courses Data Librarian and Data Steward.