July 2008
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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July 17, 2008
17
Jul'08
Divide and conquer
Read this philosophical discussion about the proliferation of data marts. Continue Reading
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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
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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