Object-Orientation and Business-Driven Information Engineering
This paper describes the benefits and techniques for using an enterprise information architecture to develop and manage reusable software components.
Data Topics
A Component Framework Model for Information Technology Arcitecture – Part Two
Businesses constantly pursue the cost-effective application of information technology to achieve sustainable competitive advantage in an ever-changing competitive environment.
Tools for a Comprehensive Database Environment – Part 2
In the second of two parts, this article addresses database tools that focus on the analysis, reporting, and utilities of…
The DNA of Data Warehousing
Meta Data – the Backbone of the Data Warehouse Environment
Tools for a Comprehensive Database Environment – Part 1
There are five major RDBMS products: Oracle, IBM DB2, Microsoft SQL Server, Sybase SQL Server, and Informix.
Change Management
The only constant in American enterprises is change. There are external changes in politics, climate, laws, markets, competition, and customer…
Meta Data Themes – Part One – The Basics
Imagine what it would be like if there was an inexpensive one-size-fits-all solution to the management of meta data.
Transforming Business Through Data Quality Improvement
1. Create Constancy of Purpose for Data Quality Improvement Deming’s first point describes the beginning point of a quality environment:…
Database Architectures (Part 2)
This two-part article will help readers have a better understanding of the various database architectures that are available for application…
Seven Keys to Selecting a Decision Support Consulting Firm
You have fought hard and worked your internal organization to build the case for beginning a decision support initiative. Now…