Data Integration is an essential activity that allows an organization to combine data from disparate sources into a unified version for a variety of uses. Proper data integration starts at architecture, includes understanding requirements and the data, and ends with
Business process modeling is an important component of business analysis, and enables organizations to understand the processes that manage the flow of data and information. Introduction To enable an information system to provide optimum benefits, the architect, designer and programmers
Data warehousing is the proven architecture for delivering subject-oriented, stable, analytical information for decision making. Effective data warehouse development provides many business benefits. Introduction A data warehouse is an enviroment that combines an integrated decision support database with software to
Evaluating the current state of data governance practices is an excellent way to learn about the organization’s approach to managing data as an asset, and to improve data governance performance. Introduction Organizations considering a new approach to data governance frequently
Assessing the current state of an organization’s data management efforts can lead to awareness of strengths, areas of improvement and paths to progress Introduction Many organizations have begun to explore the need for an enterprise data management strategy to leverage
Business rules tell an organization what activities it should perform to achieve a defined and desired result. Business rules should be documented to be most effective across the organization. Introduction At their highest level, business rules tell an organization what
Effective data security ensures that the right people can use and update data as it was intended to be used, and that all inappropriate access and update is prohibited. Introduction Protecting sensitive data is the ultimate goal of all information
Enterprise Data Management is the global function that facilitates the management of data as a valuable asset of an enterprise. Its components align to provide the capabilities to manage data as an organization resource. Introduction Enterprise Data Management (EDM) is
Data quality is a function of data’s fitness for use to a particular purpose in a given context; measured against stated requirements or guidelines. High data quality engenders trust in operational and strategic decisions. Introduction Data quality is a perception
Data governance is the foundational component of the enterprise data management function. It is responsible for the development and implementation of policies and standards for managing data and information across and within the organization. Introduction Data governance is the planning,
