Developing and Adopting a Common Language
Executive Summary It seems obvious enough that companies, government agencies and non-profits would benefit from a common language. Without it,…
Data Architecture News, Articles, & Education
Get a thorough Data Architecture education through TDAN’s Business Intelligence articles, news, and blogs.
The Data-Centric Revolution: Report From the Front Lines
Earlier this month we hosted the second annual Data-Centric Architecture Forum (#DCAF2020) in Fort Collins, CO. These are the highlights.…
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…
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…
Differences Between ‘Available’ and ‘Accessible’
A few months back, our company enjoyed a retreat a few hours north of the city. We bonded, brainstormed, and…
DAMA International Community Corner: Update
Welcome to DAMA Corner, a source of information for data management professionals here in TDAN.com, the industry leading publication for people interested…
Cloud-Based Data Mapping Tools
Cloud-based analytics is becoming a pivotal tool for today’s digital businesses. Out of its many advantages, the most significant one…
Understanding LIDAR Data and Applications
LIDAR is a remote detecting innovation that utilizes the beat from a laser to gather data that measures and makes…
Tips for a Data Backup Plan
Cyber-attacks are a huge problem for today’s businesses. If you are targeted by a criminal online, then you risk losing…