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 – the final installment of a three-part series – that explores the dilemma of who should build a company's systems, this issue features an article from David that suggests that there are situations where a data warehouse may not be required.
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,
Technology or Business – Chicken or the Egg, Part 3
by Bill Inmon
This last article in a series continues discussion of whether business people or technicians should build a company’s systems and looks at consultants and third-party software as options.
Data Warehouses and Scalability
by David Loshin
Is a data warehouse really necessary? What business requirements indicate the need for a data warehouse?
Economist Presents: Five Key Ingredients to Good Decision Making
October 24 at 12 p.m. ET
Join Business Objects and The Economist Intelligence Unit as they unveil new research on corporate decision making. Learn how you can increase accuracy, efficiency and clarity across all levels of your organization and, in turn, transform your business.
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Gaining Insights Through Analytics
Presented by David Loshin, Knowledge Integrity
October 25 at 11 a.m. ET
The objective of this webcast is to communicate how using business analytics software not only simplifies the process of model development, but also opens up the world of business analytics to a more democratic constituency in the organization, eliminating the need for expertise in traditional analytical tools.
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Using High-Speed Data Appliances for Operational Analytics
November 1 at 2 p.m. ET
Are you looking for high-speed, cost-effective, and easy-to-use BI solutions? Operational analytics may be your answer. Join us for this free web seminar to find out.
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Data Quality – The First Order of Business for any BI Project
November 8 at 2 p.m. ET
Many BI projects fail due to low quality data. Want to learn how turn this problem around?
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Introducing MicroStrategy Mobile: Supporting the Data Needs of a Mobile Workforce
November 15 at 9 a.m., 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. ET
Hear from wireless solutions leader, RIM, and leading apparel manufacturer, Nygård International, on insights into supporting the data needs of a mobile workforce during this exclusive webcast. Explore exciting new developments in BI applications for your BlackBerry.
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