How to Draw an Architectural Data Model in UML
This article is an excerpt from David HayÕs latest book, UML and Data Modeling: A Reconciliation, recently published by Technics…
Data Articles
Dynamic Structured Data Processing and Its Automatic Metadata Maintenance
Michael David explains how dynamic data structures enable a new set of powerful, unlimited data processing opportunities for your organization.
Leave the “IT” in “ITSM”
Charles Betz explains why removing "IT" from "ITSM" is a negation of the fundamental identity of computing professionals.
Challenge for Business Information System Success
This article from Mike Gorman focuses on the reasons why your project may be successful, challenged, or failed. Even more…
Visualizing XML Schemas in Data Modeling Tools
George McGeachie describes key differences between database and XML design paradigms, and advises on how to ensure that your data…
Informationalize: Put Data to Work by Building Them into Products and Services
Tom Redman explains the benefits of making existing products and services more valuable in the eyes of the customer by…
A Case Study on Data Migration Strategy and Template Design for Mergers and Acquisitions in the Oil and Gas Sector
Executive Summary Companies often grow through mergers and acquisitions, and as they expand inorganically, the issues and challenges faced by…
The Zachman Framework Updated
The major contribution of the Zachman Framework is its explicit recognition that there is more at work here than functions…
Data-Driven Molecular Specifications, Part 1
There has been much discussion about ÒatomicÓ data, but what about ÒmolecularÓ data? This concept encompasses not only more concrete…
Different Kinds of Data Models: History and a Suggestion
In this article, David C. Hay tries to redeem himself for some of his contributions to controversy in the data…