Articles
Dark Data
Data hidden within the enterprise will inevitably be challenged, and it will be up to enterprise information management to tame it.
IT Culture and the EIM Paradigm Shift
The false distinction of IT and "the business" as two separate worlds is impeding full realization of enterprise information management.
The Tyranny of Projects
Enterprise information management demands more than the status quo.
What is Master Data?
This article presents an approach to categorizing data that provides a detailed definition of master data. This approach can be practically applied to master data management problems.
Mapping the Data Landscape
A particularly interesting concept that has recently emerged is the notion of the physical data landscape and the necessity of mapping it.
News
Informatica Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Identity Systems
Acquisition brings identity resolution capabilities to Informatica.
SAP Reports Increased Market Presence for its Solutions for Enterprise Performance Management
SAP reports growing acceptance of SAP solutions for enterprise performance management and governance, risk and compliance.
InforSense Virtual Machine Announced
InforSense Virtual Machine (IVM) can be effortlessly installed and is simple to maintain, eliminating the complexity typically found with traditional software installations.
IBM to Acquire Cognos
IBM to acquire Cognos, in an all-cash transaction at a price of approximately $5 billion USD.
Teradata and SAS Announce Strategic Partnership
Customers will be able exploit the best of both companies' core strengths.
Books
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Managing Reference Data in Enterprise Databases |
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How to Build a Business Rules Engine |





