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4 March 2009
Welcome Subscribers
With this month's newsletter, we are pleased to announce the launch of the BeyeNETWORK's newest expert channel featuring Rick van der Lans. In his channel, Rick will focus on a new architecture called the data delivery platform, which is based on the concept of a virtual data warehouse. Rick's first article is in this issue, as is Malcolm Chisholm's article on normalization of master data.
Thanks for reading, and don't forget to encourage your peers to subscribe to our newsletter.
Warm regards,
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Articles In This Issue |
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Normalization is Impractical for Master Data
by Malcolm Chisholm
Master data tables seem to be particularly sensitive to the limits of normalization, and Malcolm Chisholm believes that a reflexive attachment to normalization can be counterproductive.
The Flaws of the Classic Data Warehouse Architecture, Part 1
by Rick F. van der Lans
Despite the fact that the classic data warehouse architecture has served us well the last twenty years, Rick van der Lans explains why it may be time for a new architecture.
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Featured White Paper |
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Enterprise Data Governance - How Established Is It in the Marketplace?
Mike Ferguson from Intelligent Business Strategies analyses the results of a 2008 online survey
to form a picture of where companies worldwide stand with their data governance initiatives.
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Web Events |
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Beat the Downturn with BI on a Budget
5 March at 7 p.m. GMT
In this webinar, Cindi Howson will help you learn how to identify quick wins for business intelligence (BI) and how to use new deployment options for faster implementations.
Does Your Information Have Meaning to Your Business?
12 March at 7 p.m. GMT
Attend this event to hear Colin White and IBM explain that you can improve confidence in your business intelligence and performance management information by ensuring that meaning and context is
delivered to your user community. All attendees will receive a $5 Amazon.com gift card!
Road Map of Key Sustainability Metrics that Impact the Bottom Line
19 March at 7 p.m. GMT
Learn how to identify and explore the utilization of the right mix of sustainability metrics to track and measure your organization's initiatives. Attendees will also hear how to develop the best
strategic sustainability metrics for their companies.
How to Increase Your Organization’s Odds of BI Success
26 March at 7 p.m. GMT
Attend this event to learn how to take advantage of the paradigm shifts to make business intelligence (BI) more pervasive in your organization.
Managing the Complexity of Business Change
1 April at 2 p.m. GMT
Attend this web event featuring Mike Ferguson to learn how to better manage your information and turn it into a strategic asset.
How Business Intelligence Should Work
On-Demand Event
This webcast investigates the various levels of business intelligence (BI); discusses the challenges organizations face with today's typical BI deployments; and highlights how to make strategic,
analytical and operational initiatives work seamlessly together to enhance performance and boost competitive advantage across an entire organization.
Data Governance: From Policy to Practice
On-Demand Event
This web seminar provides a summary of the research recently conducted by David Loshin for the BeyeNETWORK. Hear about best practices for operational data governance and lessons learned from
organizations that have implemented data governance programs.
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Enterprise Data Governance - How Established Is It in the Marketplace?
Mike Ferguson from Intelligent Business Strategies analyses the results of a 2008 online survey
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White Papers |
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Business Data You Can Believe In
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The Right Decisions Matter Most - Now
Understanding critical shifts is vital to the health of any organization. Nearly 11,000 organizations turn to the power of QlikView to make smarter business decisions faster and easier than ever
thought possible – which, now more than ever, is extremely critical.
Oracle Business Intelligence Business Brief
Imagine making sense of all the data you have, extracting key insights and then delivering them to the right people in time to positively influence results. That's the essence of Oracle Business
Intelligence. Read this white paper to learn more.
Survive and Thrive in Tough Economic Times
When the economy gets tough, the tough get Spotfire. In this timely white paper, Dr. Mark Whitehorn of PenguinSoft Consulting Ltd. discusses how leading firms use business intelligence software to
manage risks and spot new opportunities during lean economic times.
The BI Survey 7 Summary Report: Highlights from the BARC Business Intelligence Market Study
The BI Survey 7 offers a valuable guide to the product capabilities and support users can expect from leading business intelligence (BI) vendors, including Business Objects, Cognos, Hyperion, SAP,
Oracle and MicroStrategy.
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Events & Resources |
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Oracle Business Intelligence Symposium
11 March, London, United Kingdom
In today's economic climate, making the right decisions is absolutely crucial. Attend this symposium to find out how Oracle Business Intelligence (BI) empowers decision makers with a consistent view
of the business, in-depth business information, the ability to base decisions on facts and a modeling capability to evaluate, test and decide on their next best action.
Master Data Management Summit Europe 2009
20 - 22 April, London, United Kingdom
The 4th Annual MDM Summit Europe 2009 is Europe’s premier event dedicated specifically to MDM, CDI, PIM and data governance. Delegates can choose from 3 full-day pre-conference workshops and 2
conference days with 3 tracks on CDI, PIM hub, and data governance and data quality.
Enterprise Architecture Conference Europe 2009
8 - 10 June, London, United Kingdom
At a time when business turbulence and technology diversity are both increasing, enterprise architects must make pragmatic decisions about how to direct their efforts. Join John Zachman amongst other
leading speakers to explore what it takes to be a responsive business with agile processes, systems and technologies.
BI Advice from an Industry Expert
Learn why and how business intelligence (BI) can quickly propel your company forward if implemented correctly. In this brief yet informative podcast, analyst and BI expert Boris Evelson speaks with
LogiXML and shares best practices, the downfalls of not utilizing BI and much more. Download this free podcast and learn more today!
6 Reasons to Partner with Bitam and Integrate Business Intelligence into Your Applications
Learn why software companies worldwide are partnering with Bitam to integrate the business intelligence product, Artus, into their software or choosing to resell Artus. This reference brochure
addresses issues such as software functionality and technical competency.
Using Software as a Service for Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing?
Please take 5 minutes to tell us your experiences with business intelligence (BI) and/or data warehouse deployments via software as a service (SaaS). Researchers Colin White and Claudia Imhoff are
looking for hands-on experience with SaaS as it relates to BI, data warehousing and data integration.
Tough BI Challenges? View the BI Edge and Solve Them!
BusinessObjects Edge Series is the business intelligence (BI) choice of mid-sized companies. View the demo to learn how the power of the enterprise is built and priced for your business. Get the
answers, get the solution and get ahead.
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