UML as a Data Modeling Notation, Part 3
This article, Part 3 of a three-part series, discusses the aesthetics of preparing and presenting data models – no matter…
Data Articles
First-Time Right Ratio: Measuring the Measurers
The ratio introduced in this article is a management tool for performance practitioners. Its practical benefits are both internal and…
Pursuing Organization’s Most Influential Information Job
To better align data needs with business strategy, a new chief information role has begun to take shape. This article…
UML as a Data Modeling Notation, Part 2
This article, Part 2 of a three-part series, addresses sub-types, domains and unique identifiers, as well as what in UML…
Architecture Made Easy, Part 2
The role of enterprise information architecture should have a profound affect upon customers, shareholders, and the competitive landscape.
Temporal Versioning
This article explains temporal versioning and why it is a useful design approach for tracking changes in operational systems so…
CDI and MDM Are Broken, Part 2
Part 2 of this article explains the application of semantic technologies to master data management applications, including customer data integration.…
Seven Critical Questions to Ensure Master Data Governance Success
This article suggests seven critical questions that should be considered in order to help lay the foundation for a sound…
ROI – Paying for the CMDB Metadata Knowledgebase
This article explores the business justification for building the CMDB. ITIL process improvement projects are generating real (ROI) for adopting…
A Bifocal Strategy for Data Quality
This article details a bifocal data quality strategy (short-term and long-term) to ensure that projects achieve their business objectives.