Welcome to the David Loshin Special Edition of the Bill Inmon Newsletter.
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 explores why data warehouses are often incorrectly blamed for problems, this issue features an article from David that looks at approaches to understanding the data requirements associated with application development.
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,
Just the Facts, Ma'am
by Bill Inmon
Why are data warehouses often given a bad rap in certain circles?
Business Process and Business Application
by David Loshin
Why should you strive for a business process modeling framework that enables business activity encapsulation within a service set?
MDM University: Industry Experts Get You Prepared
December 13 at 2 p.m. ET
Join David Loshin live on MDM: Integration with Downstream Systems. Or catch up on any of the sessions at your convenience. MDM University offers in-depth, on-demand courses for planning and deploying MDM projects. Seminars are free.
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Smart Decisions: The Role of Key Performance Indicators
December 18 at 2 p.m. ET
Based on research from the Aberdeen Group, this web seminar features David Hatch, Research Director of Aberdeen Group’s Business Intelligence Practice. David will provide deeper insight into findings from Aberdeen's recent study on KPIs.
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Maximize Customer Value and Operational Efficiencies with Business Intelligence
January 17 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 each receive a $5 gift card to Amazon.com.
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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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