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 that discusses the effect of bolt-ons in a data warehouse environment, this issue features an article from David provides seven levels of metadata that are critical to master data management.
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,
Bolt-Ons
by Bill Inmon
If you are thinking that bolt-ons may be the solution for after-the-fact requirements or requirements changes, reading this article may change your mind.
Master Metadata Management
by David Loshin
There is value in looking at a conceptual view of master metadata that starts with basic building blocks and grows to maintain comprehensive views of the information that is used to support the
achievement of business objectives.
Supercharge your CDI Initiative
February 28 at 2 p.m. ET
Successful customer data integration (CDI) initiatives begin with a clear 360-degree view of your customers. Attend this free panel discussion to learn how to achieve this view and also increase revenue. All attendees will receive a $5 Amazon.com gift card!
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Archiving the Exploding Data Warehouse
March 13 at 2 p.m. ET
Data warehouses are growing at exponential rates. Learn how to control your data warehouse and improve performance by attending this IBM web event.
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Making BI as Easy as Web Search
March 18 at 2 p.m. ET
Find out how you can leverage existing business intelligence (BI) tools to deliver BI to the masses. Join us for this free web seminar featuring industry expert Colin White.
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Raise the Bar – Access Fresh Data for Improved Business Intelligence and Gain Competitive Advantage
On-Demand Event
Enterprise business intelligence users demand access to the most current data in order to provide accurate information and enable rapid decision making. Learn how to obtain this in your organization.
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The Business Case for Pre-Built Business Intelligence Applications
On-Demand Event
Want to learn how to use business intelligence applications to improve business performance? View this free web event featuring Colin White to find out!
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