UML as a Data Modeling Notation, Part 4
This article, Part 4 of what was originally a 3-part series, is in response to some issues that were brought…
Data Articles
The 10-Minute Data Model Review, Part 3
Data modeling is based on the precept of knowing your data and knowing how the data is interrelated with other…
Specters That Haunt ERP System Conversions
Problems that commonly afflict organizations converting to new enterprise resource planning (ERP) software systems are examined in this article, along…
Application Administration: The Next Frontier for the DBA
The role of the DBA is evolving quickly from managing the database to managing the information.
Architecture Made Easy, Part 3
The difference between control systems and information systems begins subtly with their associated data architectures, but you’ll be surprised to…
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…
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.