July 2008

July 31, 2008 31 Jul'08
Taking it from the top: when data governance doesn’t work

Is it possible to establish a truly sustainable data governance program for the long term? Continue Reading
July 30, 2008 30 Jul'08
IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification (Exam 730): Sample questions about tables, Part 6

Test your DB2 9 competency by answering 10 sample questions about tables from the IBM DB2 9 Fundamentals certification exam. Continue Reading
July 30, 2008 30 Jul'08
Forrester: Open source databases should be part of every database management system strategy

Open source databases have largely caught up in functionality and support. Companies should consider them for new, smaller applications, Forrester says. Continue Reading

July 29, 2008 29 Jul'08
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. Continue Reading
July 29, 2008 29 Jul'08
Data architect vs. application architect: Segregate the duties

Find out the duties of data architects and application architects -- and why they should not overlap, according to a data modeling expert. Continue Reading
July 28, 2008 28 Jul'08
Why do we need master data management systems?

Learn how master data management systems can help companies manage "unmanaged" data, in a chapter from "Enterprise Master Data Management: An SOA Approach to Managing Core Information." Continue Reading
July 28, 2008 28 Jul'08
Business benefits of managed master data

Learn three ways master data management systems can benefit a business, according to the authors of "Enterprise Master Data Management: An SOA Approach to Managing Core Information." Continue Reading
July 28, 2008 28 Jul'08
What is a master data management system?

Learn the three dimensions of master data management (MDM) systems, as outlined by the authors of Enterprise Master Data Management: An SOA Approach to Managing Core Information." Continue Reading
July 25, 2008 25 Jul'08
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. Continue Reading
July 25, 2008 25 Jul'08
Microsoft to acquire data warehouse appliance specialist DATAllegro

Microsoft will acquire data warehouse appliance vendor DATAllegro to further bolster SQL Server, its relational database management system and part of its core business intelligence platform. Continue Reading

July 24, 2008 24 Jul'08
Centralized data, decentralized decisions -- the eternal conflict

Perhaps every permutation between centralization of data and decentralization of decision making has been tried, and there is, as of yet, no standard industry best practice. Continue Reading
July 23, 2008 23 Jul'08
Sarbanes-Oxley compliance quiz: Are you SOX savvy?

Test your knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance concepts and software by taking a SOX quiz. Continue Reading
July 21, 2008 21 Jul'08
Best practices for designing and implementing sustainable, long-term data quality programs

Learn best practices for designing and implementing data quality management programs. Continue Reading
July 21, 2008 21 Jul'08
Creating successful data stewardship programs, with Jill Dyché

Learn how data stewardship fits into data governance and data quality management programs, from Jill Dyché. Continue Reading
July 21, 2008 21 Jul'08
Data warehousing five-year outlook: Technology trends and tips

Get data warehousing technology tips and market trends to consider for long-term planning, in this expert podcast. Continue Reading
July 21, 2008 21 Jul'08
Effective data quality program management: Tips and advice

Learn how to structure data quality management programs, how to deal with data quality program challenges and more, from expert Even Levy. Continue Reading
July 21, 2008 21 Jul'08
Governance, risk and compliance now demands a comprehensive approach

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act may not have been greeted with open arms four years ago, but it has led to a wider appreciation for and approach to governance, risk and compliance. Continue Reading
July 17, 2008 17 Jul'08
Divide and conquer

Read this philosophical discussion about the proliferation of data marts. Continue Reading
July 15, 2008 15 Jul'08
Microsoft to buy Israeli data quality startup

Microsoft will acquire Zoomix, an Israeli startup specializing in data quality, to beef up its relational database management system, SQL Server. Continue Reading
July 14, 2008 14 Jul'08
Worst practices: How not to choose a database engine

Selecting a new database? Don't base choices on outdated preconceptions or superfluous criteria. Learn how to avoid common "worst practices" when choosing a database engine. Continue Reading