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May 11, 2012 11 May'12
Bank of America IT exec: EIM drivers key to shaping project plans

Enterprise information management programs should be molded around clear business objectives, says a senior information architect at Bank of America.
September 13, 2010 13 Sep'10
ECM best practices and worst practices from an expert

Read real-world enterprise content management best practices – and see the worst practices to avoid at all costs.
December 14, 2009 14 Dec'09
Tips for a master data management (MDM) requirements gathering process

Embarking on a master data management (MDM) project? Get an expert's tips for the MDM requirements gathering process and ensure MDM implementation success.

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JAR file (Java Archive)

A Java Archive, or JAR file, contains all of the various components that make up a self-contained, executable Java application, deployable Java applet or, most commonly, a Java library to which any Java Runtime Environment can link. Continue Reading
Reveal Windows file server permissions with PowerShell's help

An unauthorized permissions change on a file share could lock out other users. Learn how to automate a report that shows permissions on the server to find these problems fast. Continue Reading
Avoid data overflows with PowerShell Remove-Item

The cmdlet helps delete misplaced files and outdated documents, but you should tune the code to optimize execution and avoid errors when the work entails many files and folders. Continue Reading

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The value of PDF data extraction: Sifting for hidden data

During the process of data cleaning, there's a way to extract valuable hidden data. Learn how in this excerpt from 'Cleaning Data for Effective Data Science.' Continue Reading
Open source database comparison to choose the right tool

These are four of the most popular open source relational databases available to enterprises with a comparison chart to help you find the best option to fit your data. Continue Reading
Four data management conferences on big data, governance and more

It's not too late to consider signing up for data management conferences in June. Here's a quick rundown of four events focused on Hadoop, Spark, data governance and other topics. Continue Reading

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Using Diskpart to create, delete, clean or extend disk partitions

The diskpart is one of the oldest tools in the Windows operating system that handles a wide range of disk management jobs, such as assigning drive letters and deleting partitions. Continue Reading
Organization and automation ease data preparation process

By laying down proper groundwork and investing in automated checks, companies can ease the data preparation process and ensure they are getting the most out of their data. Continue Reading
How enterprises navigate GDPR data management rules

For businesses that operate in the EU, complying with GDPR has to be a top priority. And in many, much of the compliance burden falls on the data management staff. Continue Reading

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Experts lay out data illiteracy's dangers, propose remedies

In this excerpt from their new book 'Data Literacy,' top data management experts Peter Aiken and Todd Harbour outline a new way to gauge data learnedness. Continue Reading
Key steps for developing an enterprise information management strategy

Here you’ll find 12 expert tips on developing an enterprise information management strategy and roadmap for your company. Use the EIM strategy development advice to get started. Continue Reading
Key components of enterprise information management programs

Learn which three components of enterprise information management programs are most important for a successful EIM strategy. Continue Reading