Ask the Experts
Ask the Experts
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Where to find new academic resources on data quality best practices
Learn some best practices in managing data quality and find out where you can find reliable sources of new academic resources in data quality management including links to academic resources, DQ institutions and data quality books . Continue Reading
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Defining enterprise information management (EIM) vs. other data management initiatives
Find out about enterprise information management (EIM) vs. other data management applications and programs and learn how to maximize the benefits of an EIM initiative. Continue Reading
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Keys to planning an enterprise information management (EIM) initiative
Make sure you know the key factors for an effective enterprise information management initiative. Learn the primary benefit of an EIM system and how EIM can keep information secure. Continue Reading
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How to select an MPP database: DB2 vs. Teradata
Should you run a massively parallel processing (MPP) database with DB2 or Teradata? Find out how to compare DB2 vs. Teradata and how to choose a database system and with advice from a data warehouse expert. Continue Reading
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What comes first -- the data mart or the data warehouse?
Data mart or data warehouse -- which does your company need? Learn the difference between a data warehouse and a data mart and find out what problems data marts and warehouses address in this tip. Continue Reading
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How to get data/database independence with a three-tier architecture
Discover how to attain database and data independence in this tip. Find out what database independence is and learn the benefits of a three-tier data warehouse vs. a two-tier data warehouse. Continue Reading
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Project management tips for a decision-support system implementation
Learn the keys to project management when implementing a decision- support system and find out some steps to follow for the implementation process in this tip from a systems, data and project management expert. Continue Reading
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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. Continue Reading
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Five key factors for successful management of a system implementation
Learn about five factors that are key for successful management of system implementations, including how to set up end-user training and get the necessary consulting help. Continue Reading
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How to budget time and resources for a new data management initiative
Learn how to budget time and resources for a new data management initiative and read data management best practices, including the benefits of independent systems consultants. Continue Reading
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What is the role of data quality tools in MDM?
Learn what data quality tools do and find out the role data quality tools play in master data management (MDM) software and MDM solutions in this tip from an MDM expert. Continue Reading
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Tips for planning a data governance strategy and MDM strategy
Read a data governance definition, learn about data governance and MDM and how data governance strategy plays an important role in master data management (MDM) strategy. Continue Reading
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How important are the different styles of MDM architecture?
Learn how to compare different MDM architecture and learn about strengths and weaknesses of different styles such as persistent MDM hubs. Also discover how to communicate the value of MDM architecture to business users. Continue Reading
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Four must-have master data management project skills
There are four important master data management project skills needed for MDM projects and development efforts. Discover what they are and learn about MDM job roles and responsibilities in this tip. Continue Reading
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How to get MDM pricing from a third-party before evaluating MDM vendors
Find out how to get master data management (MDM) pricing and independent cost estimates on MDM software and products. Learn how to create an MDM vendor shortlist with advice from an MDM expert. Continue Reading