Timely and useful information requires accurate data. Such data must be properly generated and stored in a format
that is easy to access and process. And, like any basic resource, the data environment must be managed carefully.
Data management is a discipline that focuses on the proper generation, storage, and retrieval of data. Given the
crucial role that data play, it should not surprise you that data management is a core activity for any business, government
agency, service organization, or charity.