
Welcome to the Jill Dyché Special Edition of the Bill Inmon Newsletter.
It is once again my privilege to feature our Jill Dyché Special Edition of the Bill Inmon Newsletter. As you know, Jill is a recognized customer data integration expert. In addition to my article that provides suggestions for shortening the time spent in data model development, this Special Edition also features the second installment of a three-part series from Jill's colleague Linda McHugh on the topic of business and IT alignment.
On behalf of the Business Intelligence Network, I encourage you to use the Jill Dyché Special Edition of the Bill Inmon Newsletter as your regular source of information about customer data integration and customer data management. 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,

Solving the Data Modeling Conundrum
by Bill Inmon
What can you do to prevent a time-consuming data model build?
The Road to Business-IT Alignment, Part 2
by Linda McHugh
This article, the second in a three-part series, discusses how IT can apply realistic and established tactics to address the alignment challenges through planning and project methods.
The Future of Performance Management: The Trend Toward Unification
Thursday, November 29 at 2 p.m. ET
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Maximize Customer Value and Operational Efficiencies with Business Intelligence
December 6 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. The first 100 registrants will receive a $5 gift card to Amazon.com.
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Raise the Bar – Access Fresh Data for Improved Business Intelligence and Gain Competitive Advantage
December 12 at 2 p.m. ET
Why are business intelligence users demanding real-time information? Attend this free web event to find out! The first 100 registrants will receive a $5 Starbucks gift card.
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