Features of an Effective Disciplined Agile Coach
I am often asked what makes a Disciplined Agile (DA) coach effective. The features to look for in a DA coach include:…
Data Architecture Articles
Data Architecture Articles
Transforming Logistics Using Big Data
Big Data and logistics are made for each other, and today the logistics industry is positioning itself to put this…
Don’t Neglect Database Performance
One of the most time-consuming aspects of being a DBA is assuring the performance of database systems and applications. A…
Road to Enterprise Architecture Success
A “pre-corollary” to the Cheshire cat’s advice is: “If you don’t know where you are, you certainly can’t know if…
Growing Importance of Data Democratization
Data is essential for organizations that are looking to maintain a competitive edge enabling them to pinpoint potentially profitable areas…
Database Standards Can Be a Problem
One of my favorite quotes about standards, in general, is – The best thing about standards is that there are so…
High-level Intro to the Corepula Method of Data Modeling
Recent advances in data analytics have produced an insatiable appetite for data. Satellites, cell phones, and computers constantly churn out…
Modernizing Data Architecture
The old BI and data warehousing architectures of the past can’t step up to the challenges of big data, analytics,…
Change Data Habits Before it is Too Late
The management of data is very similar to the management of one’s health. One way they are similar became very…
Benefits of Modeling Apply to NoSQL
Information drives businesses who make decisions based on data. Data is a corporate asset. Data modeling is critical to understanding…