A new report “Dealing with Data” charts a practical path through the challenges presented by the enormous increase in research data and will help all stakeholders plan the next steps in data curation. The report, by Liz Lyon, Director, UKOLN and Associate Director, DCC, is strategically positioned to provide a bridge between the high-level Research Information Network Framework of Principles and Guidelines for the stewardship of research data, and that of practitioner-focused technical development work.