Data quality management and governance
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News
29 May 2023
Qlik CEO: We will remain agnostic
Mike Capone assures customers that Qlik will remain agnostic following its acquisition of Talend and that its data analytics and integration tools will continue to work with rival platforms Continue Reading
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16 May 2023
CW Innovation Awards: Zuellig Pharma dispenses healthcare insights with data platform
The regional pharmaceutical giant’s business intelligence-as-a-service offering is touted to plug data gaps and has helped one pharmaceutical client improve customer loyalty Continue Reading
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17 Jun 2015
Royal Bank of Scotland goes back to 1970s values with big data
RBS, once the world's largest bank, is using analytics technology to go back to the era of personal customer service Continue Reading
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News
11 May 2015
Wearable technology to transform laggards in insurance industry
Wearable and other smart technologies set to transform the insurance industry in the next three to five years Continue Reading
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News
08 Apr 2015
Exit checks system for UK borders finally goes live
The Home Office launches a system for making exit checks of travellers at UK borders, following the scrapped e-Borders programme Continue Reading
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News
27 Mar 2015
National Police ICT Company operational after four years of wrangling
The national Police ICT Company is operational and aims to save £465m a year – nearly four years after Theresa May proposed its creation Continue Reading
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News
06 Feb 2015
National Police ICT Company finally set to start operations
A national Police ICT Company is set to begin operations after finally being approved by the UK’s police and crime commissioners Continue Reading
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News
02 Feb 2015
Former Capital One data analysts charged with mining customer data
US financial services regulator SEC charges two former employees of financial services firm Capital One with insider trading Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Jan 2015
What are the options for electronic patient records in the NHS after NPfIT?
Many hospitals lack comprehensive electronic patient record (EPR) systems. What are the options now, in the wake of the NPfIT disaster? Continue Reading
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News
22 Jan 2015
Case study: Antwerp port boosts profits with activity-based management software
How the Antwerp Port Authority has improved its business processes with SAS software Continue Reading
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News
17 Dec 2014
Cabinet Office begins procurement for next stage of Gov.uk Verify
The Cabinet Office has submitted a tender notice for a £150m three-year framework for the provision of identity assurance services Continue Reading
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News
08 Dec 2014
M&S turns to predictive analytics to keep shelves stocked over Christmas
Marks & Spencer is using predictive analytics to keep shelves stocked with mince pies and turkeys over Christmas. Continue Reading
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News
27 Nov 2014
CIO interview: Jon Rudoe, digital and technology director, Sainsbury’s
While supermarkets all over the UK are facing challenging times ahead of them, Sainsbury's is taking its technology and innovation into its own hands by developing digital products for its customers. Continue Reading
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News
04 Nov 2014
Airbus interview: research, innovation and the future of aviation
IT plays a substantial role in creating the aircraft of the future, with research and innovation at the core of the Airbus business strategy Continue Reading
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News
30 Oct 2014
Problems surface as first users attempt to use Gov.uk Verify
Problems have surfaced as users try to use Gov.uk Verify to prove their identities Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Oct 2014
How the BBC became digital in three-and-a-half years
The BBC has undergone a digital transformation that started 18 months prior to the London 2012 Olympic Games Continue Reading
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News
20 Oct 2014
Disney spreads the magic through wearable technology
The Walt Disney Company is using wearable technology to improve customer experience and engage with visitors Continue Reading
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News
16 Oct 2014
Comic Relief’s digital challenge: talent, data and the No Make-Up Selfie
Social media campaigns such as the No Make-Up Selfie and the Ice Bucket Challenge threaten charities such as Comic Relief with their digital reach Continue Reading
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Photo Story
01 Oct 2014
Oracle Openworld 2014
Every September, San Francisco plays host to Oracle’s user conference, where customers, users and developers descend on the city to learn the latest on the supplier’s products and services. Continue Reading
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News
15 Sep 2014
Clarks shoes steps into digital
Shoe manufacturer Clarks is replacing its legacy e-commerce sites with a global cloud-based system next month Continue Reading
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News
11 Sep 2014
Boots to roll out real-time stock visibility in coming weeks
Health and beauty retailer, Alliance Boots, is about to roll out real-time stock visibility to its stores and customers using SAP Hana Continue Reading
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News
09 Sep 2014
EY seeks tech startups to address challenges of right to be forgotten
Professional services firm Ernst & Young is looking for startups to find technology solutions to the ‘right to be forgotten’ regulation Continue Reading
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News
04 Sep 2014
Ordnance Survey to release open data on green spaces
The Ordnance Survey is to release information and statistics on green space in England and Wales as open data Continue Reading
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News
22 Jul 2014
NAO reveals Home Office spent £347m on failed ICW programme
The Home Office spent £347m closing its Immigration Case Work programme, which was supposed to replace legacy databases Continue Reading
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Photo Story
01 Jul 2014
Wimbledon bunker tour: The IT behind the tennis championships
Computer Weekly goes behind the scenes at Wimbledon to investigate the technology supporting of one of the biggest tennis championships Continue Reading
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News
17 Jun 2014
Wimbledon to analyse social interactions at tennis championship
The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club at Wimbledon will be analysing social interactions throughout tennis championship Continue Reading
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Answer
29 May 2014
Seven best practices to boost big data governance efforts
Governing big data is much like governing other data, though businesses must adjust governance processes to accommodate larger, more varied data sets. Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2014
SDL turns to cloud HR to join up businesses in 40 countries
The technology is central to the company’s strategy to integrate formerly autonomous businesses in 38 countries into a single operation Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Apr 2014
Write-through, write-around, write-back: cache explained
Cache is vital for application deployment, but which one to choose – write-through, write-around or write-back cache? We examine the options Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Mar 2014
Case study: How John Lewis conquered the web
An in-depth look at the inside story of John Lewis' £40m e-commerce strategy. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
03 Feb 2014
Rural broadband roll-out row
In this week’s Computer Weekly, a small Lancashire village is at the centre of a row over rural broadband – we examine the complex arguments on both sides of an issue that goes to the heart of criticisms of the UK’s roll-out plan. The move to cloud and hosting is changing the market for datacentre technologies – we look at the implications for IT managers. Have you heard of Sepa? We explain why you need to know about the upcoming financial regulation. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Jan 2014
Using data profiling techniques -- and estimating the effort required
Data profiling is a key part of data quality efforts. Here's a simple formula for calculating the amount of time needed to profile a data set. Continue Reading
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News
13 Jan 2014
Big data salary increases present cost pressure for Indian CIOs
As pressure mounts on CIOs to drive business growth through customer acquisition big data skills, which come at a premium, will put pressure on budgets. Continue Reading
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News
05 Dec 2013
700,000 benefit claimants miss out on Universal Credit deadline
The secretary for work and pensions has admitted the Universal Credit benefit scheme will miss its 2017 deadline Continue Reading
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News
12 Nov 2013
Big Data analytics: Adoption and employment trends
The report identifies current and future adoption rates for big data by type and size of organisation in the UK Continue Reading
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News
11 Nov 2013
Data on the Balance Sheet
This report from the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr), discusses the economic arguments for placing 'data' as an asset on the company balance sheet. Continue Reading
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News
11 Nov 2013
Hands-on Oracle Application Express security
This book extract demonstrates how Oracle Application Express (APEX) can be vulnerable to SQL injection, using sample code. Continue Reading
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31 Oct 2013
Companies are not taking advantage of data analytics, research says
Research by Bersin by Deloitte shows that 86% of businesses have yet to progress beyond using their HR data to generate basic reports Continue Reading
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News
25 Sep 2013
Oracle OpenWorld 2013: Oracle customers continue to invest in big data
Airbus, Thomson Reuters and the New York Stock Exchange have all implemented Oracle's big data products to improve their businesses Continue Reading
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Photo Story
24 Sep 2013
Big trends from Oracle OpenWorld 2013: Big data and cloud
Oracle tackled issues of big data and cloud head on at its annual OpenWorld 2013 user conference in San Francisco Continue Reading
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News
16 Sep 2013
British Army’s manpower planning saves £770m through SAS BI
The British Army's headquarters is using SAS to analyse and more efficiently allocate manpower and resources Continue Reading
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News
05 Sep 2013
Unlocking the value of big data
This independent report provides the first in-depth assessment of the role that data-intensive technology can play in supporting jobs and growth in Ireland over the next five years. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
04 Sep 2013
Banks tighten data handling in race for compliance
Data is obviously a valuable asset to any company, but managed poorly it could also be a liability. Data in the financial sector continues to grow at a rapid pace, so getting your house in order will ensure you are not hit with any unwanted fines or receive any negative PR due to data loss. In this issue of CW Europe read how data discipline ensures you avoid data loss, as well as helping you to think clearer and to be organised. Continue Reading
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Tip
03 Sep 2013
Data steward role needs some shepherding itself
Consultant David Loshin gives suggestions for building and managing a data stewardship program that can effectively support data governance. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Aug 2013
Big data adds new complications for data stewards
In order to accommodate big data and the needs of data scientists, data stewards will need to adjust to a more short-term view of data stewardship. Continue Reading
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News
27 Aug 2013
CW buyer's guide: data management
Effective use of data management systems will provide access to consistent, accurate and current information Continue Reading
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Tip
20 Aug 2013
Data governance tools: Part, but not all, of the governance puzzle
While tools designed for data governance are helpful, organizations must also implement best practices and standard processes to be effective. Continue Reading
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News
20 Aug 2013
Big Data in Big Companies
The International Institute for Analytics (IIA) and SAS, assess how 20 large firms have deployed analytics to generate value from their big data assets. Continue Reading
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News
20 Aug 2013
Privacy and big data
Sixteen key questions companies need to answer when considering the privacy and governance aspects of big data Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Jul 2013
Big data journalism exposes offshore tax dodgers
How journalists harnessed big data to challenge offshore financial secrecy Continue Reading
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E-Zine
23 Jul 2013
The need for data speed
In this week's Computer Weekly, we find out how the McLaren Formula One team is using high-speed data analytics to improve race performance. Our new buyer's guide looks at best practices in data management. And we discuss IT leaders' frustrations about the unwanted complexities of software licensing. Continue Reading
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News
17 Jul 2013
CW500: Back to the Future: Big Data at Channel 4
Bob Harris, Chief Technology Officer of Channel 4 Television, explains the broadcaster's approach to big data in this presentation for Computer Weekly's 500 Club. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
02 Jul 2013
Business value from the internet of things
In this week's Computer Weekly, we hear from manufacturing giant GE about its plan for gaining business value from the "internet of things", analysing huge amounts of machine data in an industrial internet. Our latest buyer's guide looks at HR management systems. And we look at ways to improve the detection of data breaches. Continue Reading
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News
13 Jun 2013
Inadequate datacentre infrastructure is a barrier to big data analytics
Inadequate datacentre infrastructure and siloed work practices are preventing UK enterprises from benefiting from big data analytics, shows study Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Jun 2013
Enterprise data quality efforts in good company with MDM, governance
Combining data quality initiatives with master data management and data governance programs can help ensure that data remains accurate and consistent. Continue Reading
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News
11 Jun 2013
Lloyds customer complaints plummet after automating manual processes
Lloyds is claiming dramatic improvements in the quality of its customer service after automating manual banking processes Continue Reading
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News
10 Jun 2013
An Information Architecture Vision
The Open Group assesses the "big data" problem and offers an Enterprise Information Planning and Architecture Model to help organisations make the most of their information. Continue Reading
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News
07 Jun 2013
NHS numbers to be mandated by 2014
NHS providers must use an NHS number to identify all patient data, Tim Kelsey, director for patients and information at NHS England announces Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2013
Gartner: Deriving value from Big Data for CRM
Kimberly Collins, research vice-president of Gartner highlights the critical steps organisations should to take to integrate big data into Customer Relationship Management (CRM). Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2013
CW500: Back to the Future: Big Data at Channel 4
Bob Harris, Chief Technology Officer of Channel 4 Television, explains the broadcaster's approach to big data in this presentation for Computer Weekly's 500 Club. Continue Reading
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News
01 May 2013
British Army data quality programme tackles ‘whole army’ concept
The British Army’s data quality programme faces a challenge with moves to unify regular and territorial soldiers into one force Continue Reading
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News
01 May 2013
Information Security Breaches Survey 2013
Security breaches cost large businesses an average of £850,000, the 2013 Information Security Breaches Survey reveals. Continue Reading
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News
19 Apr 2013
Open data leaders slam government over postcode privatisation
The Open Data Institute has hit out at Whitehall plans to allow details of UK postcodes to continue to be sold for profit Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Apr 2013
Microsoft SQL Server data profiling tool put to work
Andy Hogg demonstrates how to clean up dirty data with the data profiling tool that comes with Microsoft SQL Server Continue Reading
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News
03 Apr 2013
SAS: Data quality, data governance concerns impede big data programmes
Only 12% of information management professionals are doing big data, according to a survey from SAS and SourceMedia Continue Reading
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News
25 Mar 2013
Making sense of storage in a big data world
Robert White, executive director for enterprise infrastructure at Morgan Stanley, offers advice on how to develop a strategy for managing big data storage. Continue Reading
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News
12 Mar 2013
CW Buyer's Guide: Big Data Infrastructure
Computer Weekly looks at the mindset and technology infrastructure businesses need to analyse big data. Continue Reading
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News
08 Mar 2013
Informatica looks up, despite down year in 2012
TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson reflects on Informatica after briefings with company execs. His take: It's poised to join the ranks of elite vendors. Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2013
Don’t make big data stand alone, warns Gartner
Gartner cautions organisations against treating big data as unique and criticises business intelligence suppliers for failing to exploit mobility Continue Reading
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News
22 Jan 2013
The Human Face of Big Data: Data Driven
Software engineers are transforming the daily lives of hundreds of millions of people for good and for ill, writes Jonathan Harris. Continue Reading
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22 Jan 2013
The Human Face of Big Data: Pulse of the Planet
Big Data is about to radically transform our understanding of the planet, writes entrepreneur and commentator, Esther Dyson. Continue Reading
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News
06 Dec 2012
Conquering the sys-admin challenge
This report from Quocirca presents new data on how well organisations are able to automate their sys-admin procedures, manage the use of privilege and satisfy the requirements of auditors. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Nov 2012
Data quality essential to master data management
It is possible to have a data quality initiative without master data management, but every MDM project must have a data quality element Continue Reading
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News
09 Nov 2012
German retailer Otto invests in neural software to net future sales
German retail giant Otto improves demand forecasting with neural network technology from Blue Yonder, a predictive analytics start-up Continue Reading
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Photo Story
07 Nov 2012
Scenes from EMC Momentum Vienna 2012
EMC Momentum took place in Vienna this year, at the Messe Wien Congress Centre. 1,100 EMC attendees descended on the conference for hands-on-labs and a selection of sessions. View photos from the event here. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Nov 2012
Unilever enterprise data warehouse locked to business programmes
Unilever is building a global enterprise data warehouse (EDW) locked into the critical paths of high-profile business programmes. Continue Reading
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News
01 Nov 2012
West Midlands Police develops golden view of criminals, suspects
West Midlands Police, the second largest force in the UK, seeks to reduce risk to its officers and the public by using DataFlux software that gives a master record for criminals and suspects. Continue Reading
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News
04 Oct 2012
Big data advice from big names, Coca-Cola and Lastminute.com
Coca-Cola's chief privacy officer and Lastminute.com's innovation head offer advice on data privacy at Big Data Europe Continue Reading
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News
01 Oct 2012
Practical Data Migration: PDMv2
Data Migration expert Johny Morris, explains how organisations can use the PDMv2 methodology to overcome common data migration problems. Continue Reading
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01 May 2012
From the Editor: Big data arrives, but plagued by governance challenges and skills shortage
Big data offers big opportunities, but governance challenges and skills shortages could pose big problems. Continue Reading
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News
11 Jan 2012
European river managers delve into new knowledge management system
The UK’s Environment Agency has procured a semantic wiki based knowledge management (KM) system to aid river restoration across Europe. Continue Reading
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News
07 Nov 2011
Shell HR gains from structured information quality programme
Oil giant Shell’s human resources function has been on an information quality journey since 2002, integrating historically decentralized businesses into one assured talent pool. Continue Reading
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News
17 Oct 2011
Larry English calls for an information quality revolution
Larry English, in an interview, calls for an information quality revolution that will put the customer first. New rules are necessary for the “information age 3.0”. Continue Reading
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News
14 Oct 2011
BBC evolves digital asset management with Life
The BBC’s Life series marked an ongoing shift from film to digital media that is making the need for rigorous metadata and digital asset management in broadcast media more pressing. Continue Reading
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News
12 Aug 2011
Data quality improvement impeded by lack of automation
Data quality improvement has boosted revenue at 12% of a sample of UK companies. Progress impeded by poor automation, says research from QAS: 42% use Excel spreadsheets to detect data quality issues. Continue Reading
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News
03 Aug 2011
Round table: the value of big data
Learn what our round table of experts thinks of the value and significance of “big data.” Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Jul 2011
How to manage semi-structured data
Semi-structured data is here to stay, and it offers the potential for business advantage to companies that handle and analyse it well. Mark Whitehorn has advice on how to do that. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Jul 2011
IT in Europe e-zine: Data Management & BI Edition
The benefits of effective data management and business intelligence are many; so are the challenges. Get practical information and advice on data management & BI strategies in the IT in Europe ezine. Continue Reading
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News
08 Jun 2011
Data governance framework seen as bedrock of airline MDM strategy
Data governance emerges as a prerequisite for a sustainable, long-term master data management strategy. Continue Reading
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News
21 Apr 2011
Volkswagen creates common data services in pursuit of car industry pole position
Volkswagen’s common data services approach is crucial to the IT-enabled transformation of its five businesses. Continue Reading
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News
21 Mar 2011
When data goes bad: how data quality analysis can fix problems
How can data quality be improved for business benefit? Data quality is complex, and thrown into relief by the pressing requirement for analysis. Learn how to clean it up through data quality analysis. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Feb 2011
Ensure data quality management during integration
Data quality management is the first and crucial step to data integration. Here are some tips to help maintain the data quality in your organization. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Mar 2007
Should I use data deduplication to manage unstructured data?
Absolutely; there are two areas where data deduplication, or single-instance storage, can help... Continue Reading