Master data management (MDM) and integration

Implement a data integration solution in six easy steps

This is the first installment of a two-part series expert-advice on data integration solution deployment. Continue Reading

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• Dipthi Karnad & Kapil Tulsan

Data virtualisation on rise as ETL alternative for data integration

The Phone House and Novartis have turned to data virtualisation from Denodo and Composite to gain a single logical view of disparate data sources. Continue Reading

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• Gareth Morgan, Contributor

Making money from data: Financial business intelligence at work

Finance professionals are heavy users of BI and predictive analytics software. Find out how a variety of European finance functionaries are analysing trends, cutting costs and finding new business. Continue Reading

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• Kristina West, Contributor

Zornes: Master data governance will fuse MDM to BPM

Master data governance tools are emerging to aid the orchestration of MDM and BPM, according to MDM expert Aaron Zornes. “Big data” is a distraction from the business basics of MDM, he says. Continue Reading

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• Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor

Your 10-step cloud database migration checklist

Thinking cloud database migration? Use this checklist to migrate your database to the cloud to avoid any issues such as security, latency, or integration. Continue Reading

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• Devendra Murkute, Suraj Dubey

Enterprise software procurement done right can save companies millions

Software procurement is frequently poorly conducted, argues consultant Andy Hayler. Intelligent software evaluation processes and savvy contract management can pay huge dividends, he says. Continue Reading

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• Andy Hayler, Information Difference

Predictive analytics used to cut costs in oil sector

Predictive analytics is being used in the oil and gas industry to better manage asset maintenance on capital equipment. And a more enterprisewide adoption of the technology is predicted. Continue Reading

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• Lindsay Clark

Deloitte spots analytics trends, ethics and open data

Deloitte identifies four analytics trends: an increased focus on ethics, the rise of open data, new business models and a refusal to do analytics for its own sake. Continue Reading

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• Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor

'Big data' technologies emerge to battle large, complex data sets

‘Big data’ technologies that allow the storage, management and analysis of big data are on stream: NoSQL, Hadoop, MapReduce. Mark Whitehorn explains the reasons for their emergence and how they work. Continue Reading

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• Mark Whitehorn, University of Dundee

Shell enterprise MDM foundation proof of concept disturbs rulebook

Shell has laid a foundation for enterprise master data management, choosing SAP MDM over Microsoft. The major lesson was that IT can build an enterprise MDM system to which the business will come. Continue Reading

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• Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor

Record management standards improved

New standards by ISO assist with records management and can help you frame a storage strategy Continue Reading

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• Anthony Caruana

Sybase: Data warehousing too slow for ‘big data’ analytics

Sybase EMEA business development director speaks about ‘big data’ analytics’ need for speed and pronounces traditional data warehousing “antiquated.” Continue Reading

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• Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor

Royal Mail delivers enterprise master data management

The Royal Mail has delivered a master data management programme stemming from a new electronic data warehouse and BI initiative. Project team leaders claim a people-plus-technology synthesis. Continue Reading

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• Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor

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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• Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor

Build an MDM hub with this step by step guide

Building a master data management (MDM) hub can be baffling. Use this step by step manual to build your own efficient MDM hub. Continue Reading

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• Rajesh Parameswaran

MDM tools vendor selection criteria

MDM tools are fast turning into necessities. Start your MDM tools vendor selection process with these helpful tips. Continue Reading

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• Rajesh Parameswaran

How to improve storage resources utilisation

Storage hardware vendors’ upgrade offers are leading many mainframe users to buy storage they don’t need, which sends operational expenses through the roof because storage resources’ utilisation rates are low, says an expert. Continue Reading

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• Simon Sharwood

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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• SearchDataManagement.co.UK staff

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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• Jessica Twentyman

From the Editors: Master Data Management journeys never-ending, but still worth it

Master data management is like the quest for the Holy Grail -- elusive, yet well worth the journey. See how MDM has demonstrated value within the private and public sectors. Continue Reading

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• Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor

What to look out for when migrating to cloud databases

Companies going for a mix-and-match approach to migrating databases to the cloud are meeting interoperability problems. Early evaluation is necessary for integration. Continue Reading

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• Cath Everett

Lloyds bank on master data management for business integration in M&A

Mergers and acquisitions have complicated Lloyds Banking Group's efforts to gain a single customer view through master data management. Continue Reading

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• Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor

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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• Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor

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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• Mark Whitehorn, University of Dundee

Data management a focus for UK CIOs and the retail sector in 2011

This could be an important year for data management, and business intelligence in particular in the UK, according to a recent survey. CIOs and retail in particular are optimistic about their IT projects. Continue Reading

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• Brian McKenna, Site and News Editor

Tier Wars: Hardware, storage management software and document management software stake a claim for

Storage tiering is a hot meme, and rightly so because it can lower costs and is an important way to use the speed of solid state disks to your advantage. But with three tiering choices in the market – hardware, storage software and document management software - all offering tiering features, how can users decide which tool is the best tiering option? Continue Reading

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• Simon Sharwood

Gartner's Top 10 disruptive technologies for 2008 to 2012

What are the new technologies that will change the way IT departments operate? Adam Turner reveals Gartner's top ten future disruptors. Continue Reading

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• Adam Turner, Contributor

Storage Outlook '07: In search of better data management

Brian Peterson, storage architect for a Midwest-based Fortune 100 company, says better data management and business processes will be the main goal in 2007. Continue Reading

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• Beth Pariseau, Senior News Writer

Zoning 101: Why zone?

Zoning can offer a number of benefits for your SAN. This tip details the advantages of zoning and offers an explanation of the different methods. Continue Reading

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• Rick Cook

Zoning, part 2: Hard zoning vs. soft zoning

Zoning is a fundamental management technique that basically controls who can see what in a storage area network (SAN). The following is part 2 of a three-part series on zoning. Continue Reading

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• Simon Gordon

Zoning, part 1: An overview of zoning

Zoning is a fundamental management technique that basically controls who can see what in a storage area network (SAN). The following is part 1 of a three-part series on zoning. Continue Reading

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• Simon Gordon

Zoning, part 3: Zoning schemas

Zoning is a fundamental management technique that basically controls who can see what in a storage area network (SAN). The following is part 3 of a three-part series on zoning. Continue Reading

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• Simon Gordon