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Data Governance and the IT Agenda

There can be little doubt that in the ever more technology-saturated, interconnected 21st Century, IT departments play a vital role in the gathering and management of business data. Gone are the days when IT technicians were only there to install … Continue reading

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On-demand hardware and data management platforms

We all know that the corporate world is always hungry for information as business owners want to know every tiny detail to ensure they stay on top of their game. Without a properly managed database there is no way for … Continue reading

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Could data warehousing become an even more significant IT component?

Think warehouses and what does your mind conjure up? Probably images of functional looking buildings on retail parks filled with corner shop owners stocking up or wagons being loaded with high street goods for the coming week’s trade. However, this … Continue reading

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Swimming Lessons – four top tips to avoid data problems

Once again, I’m seeing first-hand the importance of using data architecture principles to guide your efforts as you create and implement a data strategy rather than jumping into the deep end with no clear idea of how you’re going to … Continue reading

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Data geek, fluffy bunny, or anguished conscience of data governance?

In our experience successful data governance needs to bring together solid data expertise with a Machiavellian insight into corporate politics.  That’s why we have an interesting mixture of data and process people, techies and change management types, architects and political … Continue reading

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