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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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At OOCL, event processing system targets all the ships at sea
App dev lead Matt Rosen builds a real-time processing system to track a container company's fleet of ships, opening ways to cost-effective decisions. Profile
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Integrating information quality and entity resolution
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The evolution of MDM architecture
Find out how MDM architecture has changed over the years and gain insight on architectural considerations to take into account when planning an MDM program and system. Book excerpt
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Master data management as a service-oriented architecture enabler
Learn how master data management provides service-oriented architectures a single location from which to manage data entities that are critical to enterprise processes. Book Chapter
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Improving business agility with loose coupling and a Web services oriented architecture
Learn how loose coupling between business and organization processes, and a Web services oriented architecture, affect business agility, in this free chapter download. Book Chapter
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Introduction to service-oriented architecture: What is SOA?
Learn the benefits of service-oriented architecture, and the structure of service-oriented applications, in this chapter excerpt, appropriate for business and technical readers. Book Chapter
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Top five data management buzzwords
Here you can find clear definitions of the top buzzwords in enterprise data management, including service-oriented architecture (SOA), master data management (MDM), customer data integration (CDI), data governance and compliance. Top five buzzwords
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SOA and decentralized IT systems
One of the key points of this chapter is that SOA, like business rules, is about raising the abstraction levels of interfaces: interfaces that must support the business, not the system. Chapter Download
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SOA and business rules management
Author Ian Graham looks at the technology of business rules management systems (BRMS): its features, responsibilities, benefits and business drivers for adoption. Chapter Download
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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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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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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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AAA picks Dell Boomi cloud integration tools over IBM, Jitterbit
A local AAA auto club serving three western states is using cloud-based data integration tools to help drive an aggressive cloud computing strategy. News | 01 Feb 2012
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Forrester Wave: Informatica, IBM lead data virtualization tools market
Informatica and IBM are the top dogs in the data virtualization software market, thanks to a strong combination of “enterprise-class” features, according to Forrester Research Inc. News | 26 Jan 2012
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Data virtualization tools: Are they right for you?
Data virtualization software has moved beyond emerging-technology growing pains, say IT pros and analysts. Now the issue is finding uses that it fits. News | 24 Jan 2012
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Gartner Magic Quadrant finds growing demand for data integration tools
The data integration market is growing as users seek to cope with a slew of data management challenges, according to a Gartner Magic Quadrant report. News | 10 Nov 2011
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New book explores benefits, perils of data virtualization tools
Composite Software's Robert Eve talks about his new book, which delves into 10 data virtualization software case studies. News | 02 Nov 2011
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Is data integration the Achilles heel of Software as a Service?
Software as a Service applications can create serious enterprise data integration challenges. Expert Rick Sherman discusses the problem and potential solutions. Tip
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Enterprise data integration (EDI): A critical piece in a service-oriented architecture
This article discusses the importance of a data services layer built upon an enterprise data integration (EDI) platform for service-oriented architecture (SOA). Tip
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Service autonomy: How it works with SOA and the data service layer
How does the data service layer affect service autonomy? Get an SOA and integration expert's take, plus learn how service autonomy works in developing a data services environment. Ask the Expert
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Should we consider a custom system architecture design?
A custom system design can pose unique challenges. Learn why and and find out the difference between a customized and non-customized system architecture design in this tip. Ask the Expert
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What are some SOA risks and challenges and how can we mitigate risks?
Learn about SOA risks and challenges common when transitioning to a service-oriented architecture (SOA). Take steps to reduce risks with these SOA initiative best practices. Ask the Expert
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How to estimate SOA costs and design an SOA strategy for integration projects
Before getting started with a service oriented architecture (SOA) integration project, it's important to estimate SOA costs and design an SEO strategy. Learn how in this tip. Ask the Expert
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How to complete the MDM requirements-gathering analysis process
Learn why it is important to complete the MDM requirements-gathering analysis process before evaluating MDM vendors -- and how to involve end users in the discussion. Ask the Expert
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What are the components of service-oriented architecture (SOA)?
What are the components that make up service-oriented SOA? Find out in this expert response. Ask the Expert
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What's the difference between SOA and Web services?
How are Web services and service oriented architecture (SOA) different? Find out in this expert response. Ask the Expert
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SOA governance best practices
Get two service-oriented architecture (SOA) governance best practices -- one for IT and one for the business side. Ask the Expert
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Data-as-a-service, explained and defined
Data integration expert Jill Dyche defines data-as-a service (DaaS) and offers her view on outsourcing data. Ask the Expert
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SOA starts with the data
Even though SOA is about offering standardized business processes as services, the concept of data as a service is actually more viable for companies just beginning to think about SOA. If you're thinking about an SOA, our expert says start with the d... Ask the Expert
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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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Understanding master data management and service-oriented architectures, with IBM's Dan Wolfson
Learn about the relationship between master data management systems and service-oriented architectures, from IBM engineer and author Dan Wolfson. Podcast
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Service-oriented architecture and data integration basics, with expert Rick Sherman
Listen to a podcast about data integration in a service-oriented architecture (SOA), learn about "data as a service" and get tips for evaluating data integration technology. Podcasts
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Enterprise data integration software basics, with expert Rick Sherman
The alphabet soup of data integration technologies -- ETL, EAI, EII, EIM, SOA and others -- are more confusing than ever. Our latest podcast gives an overview of basic technologies used for data integration projects. Podcasts
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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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At OOCL, event processing system targets all the ships at sea
App dev lead Matt Rosen builds a real-time processing system to track a container company's fleet of ships, opening ways to cost-effective decisions. Profile
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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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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
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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
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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
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Integrating information quality and entity resolution
guide
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AAA picks Dell Boomi cloud integration tools over IBM, Jitterbit
A local AAA auto club serving three western states is using cloud-based data integration tools to help drive an aggressive cloud computing strategy. News
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Forrester Wave: Informatica, IBM lead data virtualization tools market
Informatica and IBM are the top dogs in the data virtualization software market, thanks to a strong combination of “enterprise-class” features, according to Forrester Research Inc. News
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About SOA data services and architecture
Service-oriented architectures (SOAs) are often lauded for their ability to enable increased enterprise agility -- but what about the data? This section includes many resources discussing the oft-overlooked benefits and challenges of data management in service-oriented architectures (SOAs). Check out service-oriented architecture (SOA) resources designed for technical and business people, including articles, tutorials, expert advice and podcasts. Find out more about the trend of delivering "data-as-a-service" (DaaS), also known as "information-as-a-service" (IaaS), and read case studies and best practices. And, see how service-oriented architecture (SOA) could change master data management (MDM), business intelligence (BI), data warehousing and other data management disciplines.