Welcome to the Information Value Edition of the Bill Inmon Newsletter featuring David Loshin, a recognized expert, author and speaker on information quality and business intelligence. In addition to my article that discusses why an imperfect data warehouse is sometimes the only option, this issue features an article from David that will assist you with the development of a sound data quality strategy.
On behalf of the Business Intelligence Network, I encourage you to use the monthly Information Value Special Edition of the Bill Inmon Newsletter as your regular source of information and applicable operational processes that will enable you to quantify and elevate the information asset to the balance sheet. Also, please continue to use the Business Intelligence Network as your premier source for information pertaining to business intelligence, performance management, data warehousing and information quality.
To your continued success,
Building the Imperfect Data Warehouse
by Bill Inmon
Sometimes, a perfect data warehouse is not an option.
Developing a Data Quality Strategy
by David Loshin
The data quality strategy describes a framework and a road map to address the challenges and achieve the benefits of improving information quality.
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Did you know that the wealth of content on the Business Intelligence Network is also presented in specific industry sectors, allowing you to navigate directly to the channel that represents your industry? Each channel features timely articles, news, events and other resources, and each channel leader is a seasoned practitioner, well-versed in the challenges and solutions for that industry. The featured channel this week is Retail, led by Dan Ross. Dan is a Senior Principal at Claraview, a professional services firm focused exclusively on delivering business intelligence solutions for large commercial enterprises and government agencies. Dan has more than 12 years of business intelligence and management experience, and has consulted for some of the world's largest retailers on data warehousing architecture and strategy. Prior to joining Claraview, he worked at MicroStrategy where he held senior management positions and was the company's retail solutions expert. Dan is a frequent contributor to business intelligence literature, writing on topics spanning technical approaches and business impact.
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