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  • Key issues to consider when building a data warehouse

    There are numerous issues, both technical and cultural, that organizations need to consider before building a data warehouse. Learn what they are f...

  • How semantic modeling will change data modeling

    Find out how semantic modeling is changing data modeling and what the future holds for the use of semantic technologies in data modeling.

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  • The state of EIM technology use in 2011

    Get expert insight on whether there likely will be any strategic shifts during 2011 in how companies use enterprise information management technology.

  • Common EIM strategy mistakes to avoid

    Learn about four common mistakes that companies make when creating an enterprise information management strategy and starting an EIM program.

  • The best way to begin an EIM program

    Get expert advice on launching an enterprise information management program and creating an EIM strategy.

  • Emerging database technologies: Hadoop & MapReduce

    Hadoop and MapReduce are two emerging database technologies. Find out how Hadoop and MapReduce compare and relate to each other.

  • Six tips for improving data warehouse performance

    Get six expert tips for improving data warehouse performance. Learn how database engines, SSDs and MOLAP cubes can affect your data warehouse performance.

  • The rise of data warehouse appliances

    DBMS and data warehouse trends in 2011 include the rise of data warehouse appliances, according to one expert. Learn why appliances and semi-structured data are getting increased attention.

  • The benefits and drawbacks of analytical databases

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  • Implementing data quality tools but ignoring governance

    Is it OK to implement data quality software but ignore your data governance policies? Learn more about the relationship between data quality software and governance processes.

  • Open source tools to help with name matching

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    Is it a good idea to launch a data governance project without the help of a master data management (MDM) initiative? See what our MDM expert has to say about that.

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    There’s a lot of talk about master data management but not so much about CDI and PIM. Find out what happened to those MDM-related technologies.

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    Do you need to gather business requirements for an MDM project? Find out and learn how functional requirements are the key difference between the MDM and BI development processes.

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    With Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications growing in popularity, learn about the SaaS data integration challenges companies should be aware of before starting a SaaS project.

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  • Are the data quality issues worse in real-time data integration apps?

    Find out if real-time data integration applications has more data quality issues than other approaches. Also, see if real-time or near-real-time integration are really useful.

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