The Data Modeling Addict – January 2009
When playing the role of analyst, architect or modeler, it is important to distinguish structured data from unstructured data because…
The Strategic Data Dashboard
Do you know where your organization needs to be in the next year? What about the next five years? What…
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…
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…
SaaS and BI – December 2008
Diby Malakar explains why IT cannot afford to be an inhibitor of change but has to embrace and encourage it.
SELECT * FROM Celko – December 2008
Joe Celko discusses the confusion that arises when various databases and other data sources don't quite agree on definitions.
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…
IT and BI Career Development – December 2008
Jennifer Hay explains how the job seekerÕs world has changed and why traditional approaches to sending out resumes and networking…
Business Rules – November 2008
In this month’s column, Ron recounts a real-life personal tale of woeful business rule deployment. You be the judge –…
DAMA Corner November 2008
Deborah Henderson and John Schley provide FAQs about the new DAMA Foundation.