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Business Intelligence and the Establishment of an Information Democracy

Posted in: Business Intelligence - Mar 02, 2009

We’re slowly moving towards a vision of “Information Democracy” – where all users have access to timely and relevant insight to help manage performance and align with the mission of the organization. In spite of this, penetration of usage remains relatively low.top

2009 TDWI Salary, Roles, and Responsibilities Report

Posted in: Master Data Management - Mar 01, 2009

The TDWI Salary, Roles, and Responsibilities Report provides an overview of compensation, roles, responsibilities, skills, experience, training, and job satisfaction of industry professionals, and also takes an in-depth look at the profiles of 10 specific industry roles.top

Green Intelligence Quotient: Smart Analytics Software Can Rescue Your Data Center

Posted in: Master Data Management - Feb 25, 2009

Reducing energy consumption and improving business performance is a win-win for businesses by any standard.top

Defining Master Data Management

Posted in: Master Data Management - Feb 03, 2009

There are many definitions of MDM, but Jill Dyché of Baseline Consulting provides a unique perspective on the topic. From understanding why MDM is gaining traction to moving to executive buy-in, Jill explains the basics of getting started with MDM.top

TDWI’s Best of Business Intelligence, Volume 6

Posted in: Business Intelligence - Feb 01, 2009

Stephen Swoyer kicks off this issue with a review of recent major BI developments. "The Calm After the Storm" examines this calm but eventful year, discussing the newfound legitimacy of the data warehousing appliance segment and new and ambitious analytic offerings. Swoyer refers to 2008 as "blessedly tumult-free" and notes it was a year "in which several long-simmering trends seemed to coalesce and boil over."top