October 2007
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October 30, 2007
30
Oct'07
Data governance committee project pays off for Blue Cross
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City turned to data governance and business knowledge stewards to improve customer data. Continue Reading
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October 29, 2007
29
Oct'07
Data architecture vs. information architecture
Learn about the differences between data architecture and information architecture, as well as the relationship between the two. Continue Reading
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October 25, 2007
25
Oct'07
Static data / temporal data
By separating semantically static data from semantically temporal data, database design could easily withstand the periodic change of business requirements. Continue Reading
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October 24, 2007
24
Oct'07
Understanding master data management (MDM) implementation styles
Rick Sherman explains the three styles of master data management (MDM) -- operational, analytical and enterprise - and how to select a style and get started. Continue Reading
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October 23, 2007
23
Oct'07
Data warehousing appliances: Are they market breakers?
Data warehousing (DW) appliances are being touted as potential market-changing technology by technology and financial analysts alike. Continue Reading
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October 23, 2007
23
Oct'07
What are the benefits of a conceptual data model?
Learn the functions and potential benefits of a conceptual data model, from data modeling expert Pete Stiglich. Continue Reading
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October 23, 2007
23
Oct'07
Agile information systems: How to align IT with business
Learn about agile information systems and how to align IT strategy with business agility, in this free chapter download. Continue Reading
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October 23, 2007
23
Oct'07
Gartner data warehouse DBMS Magic Quadrant 2007: New tools, old mantras
Gartner's data warehouse DBMS Magic Quadrant 2007 includes familiar names offering new technologies that meet the demands of old IT mantras. Continue Reading
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October 16, 2007
16
Oct'07
The Managed Data Environment
The best way to maximize a return on data assets is through the rigor of establishing a managed data environment. Continue Reading
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October 16, 2007
16
Oct'07
ERP reporting tools' advantages and disadvantages
Learn about the benefits and drawbacks of enterprise resource planning (ERP) reporting tools. Continue Reading
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October 15, 2007
15
Oct'07
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. Continue Reading
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October 12, 2007
12
Oct'07
Data quality and governance management quiz
Test your knowledge of data quality and data governance management concepts, trends and vendor news in this short quiz. When you are done, check your answers and read detailed explanations for each response. Continue Reading
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October 11, 2007
11
Oct'07
Software Quality Assurance in a Data Warehouse/Business Intelligence Environment
Quality assurance in a data warehouse/business intelligence environment requires testing of the population process, not the user interface provided by the tool vendor. Continue Reading
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October 11, 2007
11
Oct'07
Data warehouses and scalability
Is a data warehouse really necessary? What business requirements indicate the need for a data warehouse? Continue Reading
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October 08, 2007
08
Oct'07
SAP buys Business Objects
Months after Oracle purchased Hyperion for BI and CPM, SAP has taken its own leap into BI, buying Business Objects for $6.8 billion. Continue Reading
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October 05, 2007
05
Oct'07
Selling master data management internally? Think like a CEO, Gartner advises
Master data management (MDM) is not an easy concept to sell to business people. Attendees at industry events such as the recent Gartner MDM Summit reported that while they understand the benefits of MDM, it's often difficult to sell the concept to ... Continue Reading
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October 04, 2007
04
Oct'07
Why do we need data warehouse appliances?
This series on data warehouse appliances begins with a look at the initial and ongoing costs of data warehouses. Continue Reading
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October 03, 2007
03
Oct'07
IBM DB2 9: Is certification worth it?
Learn whether IBM DB2 certifications are worth it -- for your career development or bank account -- in this exclusive podcast with DB2 expert and author Roger Sanders. Continue Reading
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October 01, 2007
01
Oct'07
Data architect careers: The benefits of working at a System Integrator
Working as a data architect at a consultancy or System Integrator can be challenging, but has benefits. Find out the career value of working at a System Integrator, as advised by William McKnight. Continue Reading