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Data virtualization and data federation

• How 4 organizations are breaking down data silos

  Siloed data continues to inhibit enterprise efficiency. Here, IT professionals discuss problems their organizations are facing around data silos -- and how they're solving them. Continue Reading

• Data virtualization tools promote anywhere, anytime data access

  This online handbook examines data virtualization software and how organizations are deploying and using the technology as part of their data integration processes. Continue Reading

• Data virtualization benefits seen in unified views, IT agility

  Through in-place integration, data virtualization platforms can provide wider access to data and simplify security and governance. But they come with some limitations. Continue Reading

• Data virtualization layer feeds logical data warehouse, Agile BI

  Indiana University is using data virtualization to combine data from various source systems for analysis, as part of an initiative to improve strategic decision-making. Continue Reading

• Applying data quality rules is a job for users -- and data virtualization

  Consultant David Loshin outlines a strategy for ensuring data is suitable to use: Make business units responsible for applying data quality policies and use data virtualization tools to help manage the process. Continue Reading

• In mixing big data and the cloud, architectural issues loom large

  Deploying cloud databases might be relatively easy, but designing an effective cloud-based big data architecture isn't so simple, says consultant David Linthicum.Continue Reading

• How well do you know data virtualization technology?

  Test your knowledge of data virtualization technologies by taking this brief quiz.Continue Reading

• Exploring data virtualization tools and technologies

  Gain insight into data virtualization technology in this essential guide, which provides news and trend stories, interviews and videos.Continue Reading

• Compassion International uses data virtualization software to help kids

  Compassion International is using data virtualization software to provide services for needy children around the world.Continue Reading

• Data virtualization technology speeds up decision making at Pfizer

  Data virtualization technology is quickening the pace of drug development at pharmaceutical giant Pfizer.Continue Reading

• Adjust to the cloud: SaaS data integration steps out into the light

  Data management professionals must be ready to support the integration of SaaS data as business units sprint toward cloud-based software delivery.Continue Reading

• 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.Continue Reading

• Misconceptions holding back use of data integration tools

  Integration software has matured in recent years, but consultant Rick Sherman writes that many IT managers aren't aware of the increased capabilities.Continue Reading

• From the Editors: Big issues for data management professionals to mull

  For many data management professionals, the summer months likely will include thoughts – and some worries – about data integration issues and future career paths. Find out what’s driving that.Continue Reading

• Data integration tools for developing data integration models

  Learn about data integration tools for developing data integration models. Learn the difference between physical and logical data models and quiz your data integration knowledge.Continue Reading