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 posits that it may not be possible to actually create a complete description of metadata, this issue features an article from David that explains why it is necessary to determine the appropriate architectural style for a master data management architecture.
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,
Completeness of Metadata
by Bill Inmon
For a seemingly innocent description of data, the different types of metadata are seemingly endless.
Master Data Synchronization – Assessing Requirements
by David Loshin
There are characteristics associated with maintaining the synchronization and consistency of master data that impose implementation constraints when implementing master data consolidation and
integration services.
The Business Case for Pre-Built Business Intelligence Applications
January 24 at 2 p.m. ET
Join Colin White for this informative web event on how to use your business data to uncover future opportunities and explore current business performance. All attendees will receive a $5 gift card to Amazon.com.
Register today!
Open Source Business Intelligence: The BI Revolution
February 7 at 2 p.m. ET
Attend this web event to understand why open source BI is causing a paradigm shift and learn how you can get the power and flexibility you need without breaking the bank.
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The Future of Performance Management: The Trend Toward Unification
On-Demand Event
Are there inefficiencies in your corporate performance management (CPM) solution? Join Craig Schiff as he explores cash management, profitability and compliance.
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Data Quality – the First Order of Business for any BI Project
Back by popular demand!
Looking to increase returns for your business? Let’s start with the data. Join us as we discuss the critical role data quality plays in business intelligence processes.
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