Taking the Data Blinders Off
Business has a fundamental problem with data quality. In some places it’s merely painful, in others it’s nearly catastrophic. Why…
Data Architecture Articles
Data Architecture Articles
Recognizing and Treating “Tableitis”
Tableitis (tay-bul-eye’-tus) is a widespread condition suffered by professional data modelers, commonly called “TABLE THINK.” This condition was first recognized…
Complicated vs Complex Problems
Not that long ago our information needs seemed much simpler. If we wanted to make a phone call, we had…
Data Architecture Movements in 2020
Data is commonly referred to as the new oil, a resource so immensely powerful that its true potential is yet…
Start Thinking About DataOps
Everyone’s talking about data. Data is the key to unlocking insight— the secret sauce that will help you get predictive,…
Statistics Changing Marketing Strategies
When it comes to marketing, business owners need to be fast in adjusting their strategies to fit the continuous advancement…
Data Breaches are Pervasive and Costly
Unless you’ve been living in a cave somewhere, you’ve certainly heard news about stolen and hacked data, commonly referred to…
Principles for the Data-Centric Paradigm – Part 2
There is a movement to upend traditional thinking about information systems by putting data and meaning at the center of…
The Unfolding of the Data-Centric Paradigm – Part 1
There is a movement to upend traditional thinking about information systems by putting data and meaning at the center of…
Conceptual Modeling Requires Conceptual and Critical Thinking
I am surprised to see a lot of people jumping straight into logical or even physical modeling and skipping conceptual…