IDM reports: data quality crisis costs Australian firms dearly, but good data pays off

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Industry publication IDM highlights new Iron Mountain research revealing the significant financial impact of poor data quality on Australian businesses, alongside the impressive returns seen from effective data management.

12 May 20252  min
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This article featured on Information & Data Manager delves into the findings of recent Iron Mountain research, spotlighting the critical data quality challenges faced by Australian organisations. It covers the substantial financial losses attributed to data integrity issues and the strong emphasis Australian firms place on extracting data insights for strategic advantage. The piece also underscores the considerable "good data dividend" experienced by companies with robust information management practices, as noted by Iron Mountain experts.

Read the full story on IDM to understand the data quality crisis in Australia and Iron Mountain's perspective on navigating these challenges.

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