Master data management continues to be plagued by poor data quality, costing many organizations time, money, lost customers, lost reputation and inefficiencies. Introduction In several surveys, taken by various research organizations about master data management and data quality, on average, 83%
Metadata management is one of the foundational components of an enterprise data management initiative. Many organizations struggle with its incorporation into their data management processes. Introduction Metadata is “data about data.” It is the context for the raw data content.
Logical and physical data modeling are essential components of every organization’s enterprise data architecture, and should form the foundation of every database design. Standard techniques for logical and physical data modeling enable consistent development and usability. Even though the concept
Abstraction is a powerful design tactic for creating flexible, robust and scalable data warehouse data models Introduction I remember meandering through the large galleries of a modern art museum, and stopping in my tracks in front of a very large
Every organization needs a set of foundational policies to manage the basic operations of data governance. Policies are different from guiding principles Introduction Every organization needs to create and maintain a set of basic or foundational policies to manage the
Do you know the numerous benefits and the effect that having a managed metadata environment will bring to your organization? Introduction Many organizations continue to struggle to understand the meaning and value of one of their most important and sustainable
Certification is an essential component of any professional career path. Every data management professional should earn the Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) designation. Introduction The Certified Data Management Professional® (CDMP) ® credential is the designation earned by data management professionals who
Data Integration is essential for successful information management and business intelligence Introduction Without data integration, enterprise integration is extremely costly and overly complex. Many businesses are convinced that Business Intelligence the Internet, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) are critical, strategic
