Business Intelligence/Data Warehousing Emerging Trends (but not breakouts): 9 for ’09

Just like Goldilocks and the Three Bears we are looking at what is too hot, too cold and just right.…

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On the Beauty of Data Mining

When my family and my friends ask me what I plan to work on in the future, they are always…

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Unusual Data Quality Problems

When I talk to folks who are struggling with data quality issues, there are some who are worried that they…

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Teradata Partners User Group

Road trip! Next week, I’m heading to Teradata Partners User Group and Conference in Las Vegas, and I’m looking forward…

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The Data Intelligence Gap: Part Two

In part one, I wrote about the evolution of a corporation and how rapid growth leads to a data intelligence…

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Data Profiling and Big Brown

Big Brown is positioned to win the third leg of the Triple Crown this weekend. In many ways picking a…

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Are There Business Advantages to Poor Data Management?

I have long held the belief, perhaps even religion, that companies who do a good job governing and managing their…

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Forget the Data. Eat the Ice Cream.

It’s summer and time for vacations. Even so, it’s difficult for a data-centric guy like me to shut off thoughts…

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The Soft Costs of Information Quality

Choosing data quality technology simply on price could mean that you end up paying far more than you need to,…

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New Data Governance Books

A couple of new, important books hit the streets this month. I’m adding these books to my recommended reading list.Data…

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