Master data management (MDM) and integration

IT in Europe e-zine: Data Management & BI Edition

The benefits of effective data management and business intelligence are many; so are the challenges. Get practical information and advice on data management & BI strategies in the IT in Europe ezine. Continue Reading

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• SearchDataManagement.co.UK staff

Data governance framework seen as bedrock of airline MDM strategy

Data governance emerges as a prerequisite for a sustainable, long-term master data management strategy. Continue Reading

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• Jessica Twentyman

From the Editors: Master Data Management journeys never-ending, but still worth it

Master data management is like the quest for the Holy Grail -- elusive, yet well worth the journey. See how MDM has demonstrated value within the private and public sectors. Continue Reading

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• Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications

What to look out for when migrating to cloud databases

Companies going for a mix-and-match approach to migrating databases to the cloud are meeting interoperability problems. Early evaluation is necessary for integration. Continue Reading

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• Cath Everett

Lloyds bank on master data management for business integration in M&A

Mergers and acquisitions have complicated Lloyds Banking Group's efforts to gain a single customer view through master data management. Continue Reading

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• Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications

Volkswagen creates common data services in pursuit of car industry pole position

Volkswagen’s common data services approach is crucial to the IT-enabled transformation of its five businesses. Continue Reading

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• Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications

When data goes bad: how data quality analysis can fix problems

How can data quality be improved for business benefit? Data quality is complex, and thrown into relief by the pressing requirement for analysis. Learn how to clean it up through data quality analysis. Continue Reading

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• Mark Whitehorn, University of Dundee

Data management a focus for UK CIOs and the retail sector in 2011

This could be an important year for data management, and business intelligence in particular in the UK, according to a recent survey. CIOs and retail in particular are optimistic about their IT projects. Continue Reading

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• Brian McKenna, Site and News Editor

Tier Wars: Hardware, storage management software and document management software stake a claim for

Storage tiering is a hot meme, and rightly so because it can lower costs and is an important way to use the speed of solid state disks to your advantage. But with three tiering choices in the market – hardware, storage software and document management software - all offering tiering features, how can users decide which tool is the best tiering option? Continue Reading

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• Simon Sharwood

Gartner's Top 10 disruptive technologies for 2008 to 2012

What are the new technologies that will change the way IT departments operate? Adam Turner reveals Gartner's top ten future disruptors. Continue Reading

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• Adam Turner, Contributor

Storage Outlook '07: In search of better data management

Brian Peterson, storage architect for a Midwest-based Fortune 100 company, says better data management and business processes will be the main goal in 2007. Continue Reading

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• Beth Pariseau, Senior News Writer

Zoning 101: Why zone?

Zoning can offer a number of benefits for your SAN. This tip details the advantages of zoning and offers an explanation of the different methods. Continue Reading

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• Rick Cook

Zoning, part 2: Hard zoning vs. soft zoning

Zoning is a fundamental management technique that basically controls who can see what in a storage area network (SAN). The following is part 2 of a three-part series on zoning. Continue Reading

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• Simon Gordon

Zoning, part 1: An overview of zoning

Zoning is a fundamental management technique that basically controls who can see what in a storage area network (SAN). The following is part 1 of a three-part series on zoning. Continue Reading

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• Simon Gordon

Zoning, part 3: Zoning schemas

Zoning is a fundamental management technique that basically controls who can see what in a storage area network (SAN). The following is part 3 of a three-part series on zoning. Continue Reading

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• Simon Gordon