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British Army data quality programme tackles ‘whole army’ concept
The British Army’s data quality programme faces a challenge with moves to unify regular and territorial soldiers into one forceCase study | 01 May 2013
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data hygiene
Data hygiene is the collective processes conducted to ensure the cleanliness of data. Data is considered clean if it is relatively error-free. Dirty data can be caused by a number of factors including duplicate records, incomplete or outdated data, and the improper parsing of record fields from disparate systems.Definition
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Microsoft SQL Server data profiling tool put to work
Andy Hogg demonstrates how to clean up dirty data with the data profiling tool that comes with Microsoft SQL ServerTip
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Hindsight: The case of the faulty data quality process
The discovery of discrepancies in a telecom company's data led to a realization that more robust procedures for ensuring data quality were needed.Feature
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Hindsight: The case of the faulty data quality process
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TechTarget's IT Salary Survey Results 2012
TechTarget’s latest salary statistics show average pay raises and salary rates for the most frequently found roles in IT organizations.Magazine
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data-driven decision management (DDDM)
Data-driven decision management (DDDM) is an approach to business governance that focuses on gathering data and analyzing it to guide corporate decisions and policies. The data-driven approach is gaining popularity within the enterprise as the amount of data available increases in tandem with market pressures.Definition
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data-driven disaster
A data-driven disaster is a serious problem caused by one or more ineffective data analysis processes.Definition
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How to Improve Data Quality on a Tight Budget
In this e-book, you’ll get advice on managing data quality and tips on low-cost methods for improving it. You’ll also learn about the potential benefits of forward-looking data quality strategies.Magazine
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How clean is your data?
Within a transactional system, data rarely appears to be anything other than squeaky clean. Find out why data is dirty, and how to see the dirtTip
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British Army data quality programme tackles ‘whole army’ concept
The British Army’s data quality programme faces a challenge with moves to unify regular and territorial soldiers into one forceCase study | 01 May 2013
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Microsoft SQL Server data profiling tool put to work
Andy Hogg demonstrates how to clean up dirty data with the data profiling tool that comes with Microsoft SQL ServerTip
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Hindsight: The case of the faulty data quality process
The discovery of discrepancies in a telecom company's data led to a realization that more robust procedures for ensuring data quality were needed.Feature
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How clean is your data?
Within a transactional system, data rarely appears to be anything other than squeaky clean. Find out why data is dirty, and how to see the dirtTip
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Data quality essential to master data management
It is possible to have a data quality initiative without master data management, but every MDM project must have a data quality elementColumn
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West Midlands Police develops golden view of criminals, suspects
West Midlands Police, the second largest force in the UK, seeks to reduce risk to its officers and the public by using DataFlux software that gives a master record for criminals and suspectsCase study | 01 Nov 2012
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Internal data quality standards not just a game for business users
Ensuring that business users follow corporate standards when entering and updating data is vital to the success of data quality improvement efforts.News Analysis
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Data quality training sets stage for business-user involvement
Organizations looking to include end users in data quality improvement efforts need to invest up front in developing effective training programs.News Analysis
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IT fix-it approach not enough for effective data quality strategy
Relying on data warehousing and integration teams to clean up data errors is a common practice. But preventing data quality problems is better than trying to cure systems of them later on.From the Editors
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Top-to-bottom data quality plan starts with selling execs on need
To win approval for involving business users in data quality efforts, IT managers should draw a connection between accurate data and the bottom line.News Analysis
- VIEW MORE ON : Data quality tools
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British Army data quality programme tackles ‘whole army’ concept
The British Army’s data quality programme faces a challenge with moves to unify regular and territorial soldiers into one forceCase study | 01 May 2013
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Data management platform adds analytics for digital marketers
Data management platform Crowd Control puts more analytics power into the hands of digital marketers and media buyers.News | 07 Mar 2013
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Security, data usage policies must-haves for mobile app management
Making corporate data available on mobile devices calls for careful management to keep business users from going down wrong paths in using the info.Feature
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Upward mobility? Today mobile business apps only go so far
With more people working away from the office, mobile technology is hot in the business world, and the number of business functions mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets can support is growing by the day. But does the trend end with employees in the field and jet-setting execs, or is something bigger in mobile’s future? Something like, say, the entire business?
Running all of a company’s critical systems on mobile devices might not be such a far-out concept, in fact—and whether it’s really feasible is just what the inaugural issue of Business Information aims to find out. We’ll also look at a more humble first step to mobile domination—integrating mobile systems with traditional systems so the business can have sales and corporate info at the ready at all times. Also in this issue, learn about BI trends you can expect to hear more about in 2013 and get the latest on the upcoming Oracle 12c database.E-Zine
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Gartner Magic Quadrant: Customer MDM market maturing despite confusion
This year's Magic Quadrant for customer MDM software reveals a market nearing maturity, yet still brimming with diverse products and vendors.News | 18 Dec 2012
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Gartner Magic Quadrant: Product MDM market cornered by big name vendors
This new Magic Quadrant for product MDM tools reveals increased complexity in a market dominated by major players.Market Analysis | 18 Dec 2012
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BI projects play key role in improving business and IT alignment
In the lead article in this issue of BI Trends + Strategies, consultant and BeyeNETWORK expert Claudia Imhoff offers advice on how to bridge the divide between IT and the business on projects such as business intelligence and data warehousing initiatives. Unmet expectations, late deliveries, over-budget projects—in many organizations, both sides are left feeling frustrated after technology deployments because what business users want doesn’t match what IT thinks it should deliver. Imhoff details strategies for closing the gap and better aligning IT plans with business requirements. Also in the December issue, consultant and BeyeNETWORK expert Barry Devlin assesses the progress of the big data phenomenon during 2012, detailing the leaps forward as well as the stumbles. The third article, from SearchBusinessAnalytics.com, examines how social media analytics can help organizations peer into the minds of customers—if it’s done right.E-Zine
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BI Trends + Strategies Issue 11
The lead article in this issue of SearchBusinessAnalytics.com’s BI Trends + Strategies will examine the potential benefits and challenges of data visualization deployments, with insight and advice from consultants and experienced users. Data visualization tools are becoming increasingly popular as business intelligence teams look to make it easier for executives and other end users to grasp BI findings. But BI managers need to make sure that their visualization “pictures” tell the right story. Also, consultant and BeyeNETWORK expert David Loshin discusses how new data integration technologies can help organizations break down data bottlenecks in real-time BI environments. In addition, an article from SearchDataManagement.com will cover the dos and don’ts of developing and implementing a data stewardship program.E-Zine
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Information lifecycle management
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Mission impossible? Data governance process takes on 'big data'
- VIEW MORE ON : Data governance
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British Army data quality programme tackles ‘whole army’ concept
The British Army’s data quality programme faces a challenge with moves to unify regular and territorial soldiers into one forceCase study | 01 May 2013
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Microsoft SQL Server data profiling tool put to work
Andy Hogg demonstrates how to clean up dirty data with the data profiling tool that comes with Microsoft SQL ServerTip
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Hindsight: The case of the faulty data quality process
The discovery of discrepancies in a telecom company's data led to a realization that more robust procedures for ensuring data quality were needed.Feature
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Upward mobility? Today mobile business apps only go so far
With more people working away from the office, mobile technology is hot in the business world, and the number of business functions mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets can support is growing by the day. But does the trend end with employees in the field and jet-setting execs, or is something bigger in mobile’s future? Something like, say, the entire business?
Running all of a company’s critical systems on mobile devices might not be such a far-out concept, in fact—and whether it’s really feasible is just what the inaugural issue of Business Information aims to find out. We’ll also look at a more humble first step to mobile domination—integrating mobile systems with traditional systems so the business can have sales and corporate info at the ready at all times. Also in this issue, learn about BI trends you can expect to hear more about in 2013 and get the latest on the upcoming Oracle 12c database.E-Zine
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How clean is your data?
Within a transactional system, data rarely appears to be anything other than squeaky clean. Find out why data is dirty, and how to see the dirtTip
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Data quality essential to master data management
It is possible to have a data quality initiative without master data management, but every MDM project must have a data quality elementColumn
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West Midlands Police develops golden view of criminals, suspects
West Midlands Police, the second largest force in the UK, seeks to reduce risk to its officers and the public by using DataFlux software that gives a master record for criminals and suspectsCase study | 01 Nov 2012
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Successful data stewardship framework needs solid plan, firm focus
Stewarding data can be a tough nut to crack: lots of effort for a reward that isn't always apparent. To succeed, strong project management is needed.Feature
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New Gartner Magic Quadrant finds demand rising for data quality tools
Organizations are using data quality tools to support a growing range of use cases, according to a new Gartner Magic Quadrant report.News | 06 Sep 2012
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IT fix-it approach not enough for effective data quality strategy
Relying on data warehousing and integration teams to clean up data errors is a common practice. But preventing data quality problems is better than trying to cure systems of them later on.From the Editors
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British Army data quality programme tackles ‘whole army’ concept
The British Army’s data quality programme faces a challenge with moves to unify regular and territorial soldiers into one forceCase study | 01 May 2013
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data stewardship
Data stewardship is the management and oversight of corporate data by designated personnel who typically don't own the data but are responsible for tasks such as developing common data definitions and identifying data quality issues.Definition
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Successful data stewardship framework needs solid plan, firm focus
Stewarding data can be a tough nut to crack: lots of effort for a reward that isn't always apparent. To succeed, strong project management is needed.Feature
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Data visualizations get more advanced -- and more complicated
With data visualization tools offering more and more functionality, managing projects to visualize data is becoming a bigger challenge for BI teams.Feature
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Successful data stewardship framework needs solid plan, firm focus
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chief data officer (CDO)
A chief data officer (CDO) is a C-level corporate executive responsible for an organization's data management and data mining. The position is related to, but separate from, the job of the chief information officer (CIO).Definition
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Data stewardship program: Quality booster, but a hard step for many
While data stewardship can help improve the quality of corporate data, analysts say there's more talk than action when it comes to adopting the concept.Feature
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data curation
Data curation is the management of data throughout its lifecycle, from creation and initial storage to the time when it is archived for posterity or becomes obsolete and is deleted.Definition
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Make communication, purpose priorities in a data governance program
Data governance can be all bureaucracy and no benefit. To avoid that, managing the process effectively is a must, says consultant Danette McGilvray.Q&A
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Mission impossible? Data governance process takes on 'big data'
Effective governance can help companies get the most out of their "big data" environments. But at this point, there's no formula for how to do that.News Analysis
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Data Management Strategies for the CIO