Textual search and textual analysis are related, but they are not synonymous. Introduction For many years, text has been the great “black hole” of computer technology. There have been many reasons why text has proven to be such a great mystery. Text does not fit well with the high degree of structure required by a standard database management system (DBMS).
Applying DevOps-style test automation to projects can guarantee a high level of data quality in any business intelligence / analytics initiative. Introduction According to a CIO.com article, Gartner Group recently stated that between 70 and 80 percent of business intelligence initiatives are initially considered failures but many resume due to their importance to the organization. As businesses create (and need) more data than
To investigate how to improve the management of Customer Data, organizations often choose from among CRM, MDM or a CDP Introduction Many valid options exist in the marketplace when seeking a solution to manage customer data. Organizations commonly consider Customer Relationship Management(CRM), Master Data Management (MDM) and Customer Data Platform (CDP) solutions. They each offer some significant differences but confusingly
Every organization, in every industry, needs a Chief Data Officer (CDO). Use these guidelines and criteria to choose the one with the optimal skills and background for success Introduction Although the chief data officer role is a relatively new addition to the C-suite, it has now been in place long enough in many enterprises to make some general observations about
Data lineage is an important aspect of a variety of legislation affecting the data from individuals and organizations. Introduction Several pieces of legislation have revived interest in data lineage. The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision‘s standard number 239 “Principles for effective risk data aggregation and risk reporting” (BCBS239 or PERDARR) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) are two
It is essential to develop a plan for data mapping in advance of the project to ensure success in ETL, data integration, and business intelligence / analytics efforts Introduction Planning is arguably the most important stage of the entire data mapping project. Documentation needed for a project’s sources should include data maps and data dictionaries to deliver a complete definition
Electronic records and their management have transformed how organizations collect, organize, and use a variety of information formats in any organization, not only pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical companies. Introduction The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) established regulations for electronic records and signatures in Title 21 CFR Part 11 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Effective since 1997 and
The Zachman Framework is a thinking tool. Its abstract nature has led to the proliferation of some myths that hinder its understanding and adoption. Introduction Widely misunderstood and misrepresented, the Zachman Architecture Framework is simply a thinking tool, not a methodology. Its fundamentally neutral position concerning methodology and implementation is the secret to its power and the reason it has
What makes a business analyst exceptional? Although skill competency is important, the business analyst mindset plays a crucial role in the success of any business change. Introduction Business analysis is widely acknowledged as a profession and a critical competency required to define, plan and implement business changes. Much has been written about business analysis tools and techniques, modelling notations and
Blockchain is a combination of technology and processes used to allow the recording of transactions and their metadata permanently and with validation. It is an essential component of trusted security operations. Introduction The blockchain technology is a frequently mentioned term when talking about cryptocurrencies. However, many people have little to no idea how it actually works, what it is used
