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Big data growth increases data integration degree of difficulty
Data volumes keep expanding, thanks partly to the growth of big data. IT teams must be prepared for stiffer integration challenges as a result. Feature
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Outside info adds to big data challenges on integration projects
In a Q&A, consultant Jim Damoulakis offers advice on managing data integration efforts involving big data, including information from outside sources. Q&A
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Big data integration requires firm handle on info at hand
Efforts to integrate big data into BI and analytics systems should start with a solid understanding of the available information and how clean it is. Feature
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Qualcomm speeds up chip development with data virtualization software
An IT architect at Qualcomm discusses the chip maker's use of data virtualization tools and decision to embrace the logical data warehouse philosophy. Feature
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Pfizer swaps out ETL for data virtualization tools
When a research and development division of pharmaceutical maker Pfizer Inc. ran into data integration struggles, it decided to go virtual. Case study
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Decision time: Automated data integration tools versus manual coding
In many companies, data integration remains a manual task -- by choice. But it might be time to automate that process, says consultant Rick Sherman. Q&A
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Quiz: Developing a data integration strategy and evaluating options
After you watch our interactive classroom videos on data integration options and considerations, take this short quiz to test your integration IQ. Quiz
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Data virtualisation on rise as ETL alternative for data integration
The Phone House and Novartis have turned to data virtualisation from Denodo and Composite to gain a single logical view of disparate data sources. Feature
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Integrating information quality and entity resolution
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Top eight data and application integration definitions and buzzwords
Get the top data and application integration definitions, terms, buzzwords and concepts in this guide. Also, find links to helpful integration tutorials, training, articles and expert advice. Top Buzzwords
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EMC, Intel unveil new Hadoop distributions, but how many is too many?
IT heavyweights EMC and Intel have entered the big data ring with new distributions of Hadoop, adding more contenders to an already crowded field. News Analysis | 08 Mar 2013
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Informatica looks up, despite down year in 2012
TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson reflects on Informatica after briefings with company execs. His take: It's poised to join the ranks of elite vendors. Blog Post | 08 Mar 2013
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MDM drives Scotiabank mainframe modernization effort
Mainframe-centric data models have given way to a master data management repository to support better compliance reporting at Scotiabank in Canada. News | 03 Jan 2013
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BAT automates SAP data extraction to free up auditing resource
British American Tobacco (BAT) deploys automatic data extraction tools in its SAP to aid auditing and reduce fraud through duplicated suppliers Case study | 27 Nov 2012
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IT pros reveal benefits, drawbacks of data virtualization software
Attendees at Composite Software's Data Virtualization Day conference had plenty of advice for companies considering a data virtualization project. Conference Coverage | 11 Oct 2012
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BI data integration process challenged by real-time needs, 'big data'
User demands for faster access to business intelligence data and the rise of "big data" analytics are complicating data integration for BI systems. News | 02 May 2012
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Medical academy implements data integration software in a hurry
Ultimate Medical Academy's CIO tells how the health care training school used new integration tools to quickly link Oracle and SQL Server systems. News | 29 Mar 2012
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Marketing firm uses Informatica Cloud to integrate Salesforce.com data
Healthcare marketing firm PDI Inc. is using Informatica Cloud to integrate Salesforce.com data with on-premises systems. Case Study | 26 Mar 2012
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State Street chief scientist sees a big future in semantic databases
Semantic databases will revolutionize the process of assessing risk exposure at financial services firms, according to the chief scientist at State Street Corp. Q&A | 13 Mar 2012
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Talend and Hortonworks strike Hadoop deal at Strata Conference
Open source data integration player Talend is getting into the Hadoop game; and more news from this week’s O’Reilly Strata Conference. News | 02 Mar 2012
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Misconceptions holding back use of data integration tools
Integration software has matured in recent years, but consultant Rick Sherman writes that many IT managers aren't aware of the increased capabilities. Analysis
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Enterprise data integration software: EDI definitions you need to know
Get concise definitions of enterprise data integration (EDI) software terms -- including customer data integration (CDI), enterprise information integration (EII), enterprise application integration (EAI), master data management (MDM), service orient... Tip
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What are some key decentralized data storage issues?
Learn some common key decentralized data storage issues and how a master data management (MDM) hub can help. Ask the Expert
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The ETL process and MySQL
Get advice on the ETL process and ETL tools for transforming raw data in MySQL. Ask the Expert
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ETL tools and EDR tools: What's the difference?
Learn the difference between extract, transform and load (ETL) tools and enterprise data replication (EDR) tools -- from data integration expert Jill Dyché. Ask the Expert
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ETL tools defined
ETL tools offer functionality to extract, transform and load data from one system into another system, but our expert advises they're not optimal for application-to-application communication. Ask the Expert
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ETL tools: What you do and don't want
Choosing the right ETL tool can be a project. Read what our integration expert says to look for in ETL tools, and what to avoid. Ask the Expert
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A slow ETL process: Is there a 'best' ETL tool for a SYBASE IQ database?
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Optimal data integration performance during the data explosion
A TDWI survey found that 55 percent of respondents expect their company's data volumes to rise more than 25 percent in the next year and a half. With this pending data explosion, it seems that merely boosting processing power is an insufficient strat... Ask the Expert
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ETL and CDI, the fundamental differences
ETL and CDI are related -- kind of. Integration expert Jill Dyché explains the differences between ETL and CDI. Ask the Expert
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document capture
Document capture is any one of several processes used to convert a physical document to another format, typically a digital representation. Definition
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Solving your application and data integration challenges
In this video interview, industry expert Rick Sherman discusses how to overcome application and data integration challenges and the best technologies for data integration success. Video
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Big data growth increases data integration degree of difficulty
Data volumes keep expanding, thanks partly to the growth of big data. IT teams must be prepared for stiffer integration challenges as a result. Feature
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Outside info adds to big data challenges on integration projects
In a Q&A, consultant Jim Damoulakis offers advice on managing data integration efforts involving big data, including information from outside sources. Q&A
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Big data integration requires firm handle on info at hand
Efforts to integrate big data into BI and analytics systems should start with a solid understanding of the available information and how clean it is. Feature
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EMC, Intel unveil new Hadoop distributions, but how many is too many?
IT heavyweights EMC and Intel have entered the big data ring with new distributions of Hadoop, adding more contenders to an already crowded field. News Analysis
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Informatica looks up, despite down year in 2012
TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson reflects on Informatica after briefings with company execs. His take: It's poised to join the ranks of elite vendors. Blog Post
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Qualcomm speeds up chip development with data virtualization software
An IT architect at Qualcomm discusses the chip maker's use of data virtualization tools and decision to embrace the logical data warehouse philosophy. Feature
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Pfizer swaps out ETL for data virtualization tools
When a research and development division of pharmaceutical maker Pfizer Inc. ran into data integration struggles, it decided to go virtual. Case study
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MDM drives Scotiabank mainframe modernization effort
Mainframe-centric data models have given way to a master data management repository to support better compliance reporting at Scotiabank in Canada. News
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BAT automates SAP data extraction to free up auditing resource
British American Tobacco (BAT) deploys automatic data extraction tools in its SAP to aid auditing and reduce fraud through duplicated suppliers Case study
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IT pros reveal benefits, drawbacks of data virtualization software
Attendees at Composite Software's Data Virtualization Day conference had plenty of advice for companies considering a data virtualization project. Conference Coverage
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