The Data Administration Newsletter

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Many software developers distrust data architecture practices such as data modeling. They associate these practices with rigid and bureaucratic processes causing significant upfront planning and delays.

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Data Modelling Data Architecture Planning Data Management 64

ElegantJ BI

JUNE 1, 2022

An integrated solution provides single sign-on access to data sources and data warehouses.’ You can create common data models and BI object templates to publish across tenants with a single click. ‘Integrating augmented analytics within your existing software solutions is simple.

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Data Warehouse Data Modelling Data Architecture Embedded Analytics 130

ElegantJ BI

JUNE 1, 2022

An integrated solution provides single sign-on access to data sources and data warehouses.’ You can create common data models and BI object templates to publish across tenants with a single click. ‘Integrating augmented analytics within your existing software solutions is simple.

Data Warehouse 130

Data Warehouse Data Modelling Data Architecture Embedded Analytics 130

ElegantJ BI

JUNE 1, 2022

An integrated solution provides single sign-on access to data sources and data warehouses.’. The integrated augmented analytics approach includes simple tenant management to deploy with a shared data model for single-tenant mode or an isolated data model for multi-tenant mode and software as a service (SaaS) applications.

Data Warehouse 130

Data Warehouse Data Modelling Data Architecture Embedded Analytics 130

Dataversity

JUNE 19, 2023

In part one of this article, we discussed how data testing can specifically test a data object (e.g., table, column, metadata) at one particular point in the data pipeline.

Monitoring 130

Monitoring Data Modelling Data Quality Data Governance 130

The Data Administration Newsletter

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

However, as a business grows, the way the organization interacts with its data can change, making processes less efficient and impairing progress toward business goals. Businesses need to think critically about their data architecture to […]

Data Architecture 52

Data Architecture Digital Data Modelling Cybersecurity 52

The Data Administration Newsletter

JULY 21, 2021

There are such huge volumes of data generated in real-time that several businesses don’t know what to do with all of it. Unless big data is converted to actionable insights, there is nothing much an enterprise can do. And outdated data models no longer […].

Big Data 145

Big Data Data Modelling Data Architecture Data Management 145

The Data Administration Newsletter

JULY 5, 2022

Bounded Contexts / Ubiquitous Language My new book, Data Model Storytelling,[i] contains a section describing some of the most significant challenges data modelers and other Data professionals face. Like most of its predecessors, including Agile development and […].

Data Modelling 102

Data Modelling Agile Data Architecture Data Management 102

Dataversity

JANUARY 16, 2023

In today’s data-driven world, technologies are changing very rapidly, and databases are no exception to this. The current database market offers hundreds of databases, all of them varying in data models, usage, performance, concurrency, scalability, security, and the amount of supplier support provided.

Data Modelling 130

Data Modelling Data Architecture 130

Dataversity

JULY 1, 2022

Whether you’re sitting on a ton of untapped data or you’re not extracting value from your data because of organizational restrictions, you may be aware by now of the endless possibilities of a mature data model. The post 3 Signs That Your Data Is Trapped in Silos appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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The Data Administration Newsletter

JUNE 1, 2021

One of the ideas we promote is elegance in the core data model in a Data-Centric enterprise. Look at most application-centric data models: you would think they would be simpler than the enterprise model, after all, they are a small subset of it. This is harder than it sounds.

Data Modelling 98

Data Modelling Data Architecture Big Data Data Management 98

The Data Administration Newsletter

AUGUST 2, 2022

Canonical Data Models and Overlapping Connections In the previous article, I introduced and explained the approach to application development called ‘Domain-Driven Development’ (or DDD), explained some of the Data Management concerns with this approach, and described how a well-constructed data model can add value to a DDD project by helping to create (..)

Data Modelling 59

Data Modelling Data Management Data Architecture 59

Dataversity

MAY 27, 2022

Cloud giants like Google and Snowflake, unicorns like dbt Labs, and a host of venture-backed startups are now talking about a critical new layer in the data and analytics stack. Some call it a “metrics layer,” or a “metrics hub” or “headless BI,” but most call it a “semantic layer.”

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Data Modelling Data Architecture 246

The Data Administration Newsletter

AUGUST 16, 2022

In the first article, I introduced and explained the approach to application development called Domain-Driven Development (or DDD), explained some of the Data Management concerns with this approach, and described how a well-constructed data model can add value to a DDD project by helping to create the Ubiquitous Language that defines the Bounded Context (..)

Data Modelling 59

Data Modelling Data Management Master Data Management Data Architecture 59

The Data Administration Newsletter

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Data Mesh and Data as a Product In the first article, I introduced and explained the approach to application development called Domain-Driven Development (or DDD), explained some of the Data Management concerns with this approach, and described how a well-constructed data model can add value to a DDD project by helping to create the Ubiquitous […]. (..)

Data Modelling 52

Data Modelling Data Management Data Governance Data Architecture 52

Tableau

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Editor’s note: This article originally appeared on CIO.com. If we asked you, “What does your organization need to help more employees be data-driven?” where would “better data governance” land on your list? Data modeling. Data migration . Data architecture. Nathan Cho. Nirav Kamdar.

Data Governance 102

Data Governance Government Data Quality Change Management 102

Dataversity

MARCH 22, 2021

This announcement is interesting and causes some of us in the tech industry to step back and consider many of the factors involved in providing data technology […]. The post Where Is the Data Technology Industry Headed? Click here to learn more about Heine Krog Iversen.

Planning 246

Planning Data Warehouse Data Modelling Data Quality 246

Dataversity

DECEMBER 9, 2020

In an industry as competitive as eCommerce retail, the ability to turn data into actionable insights presents the opportunity to make business decisions that drive more revenue and control costs. Collecting and then analyzing retail data like customer visits, logistic fulfillment, pricing, and customer satisfaction presents a […].

Logistics 239

Logistics Retail Data Modelling Data Architecture 239

Dataversity

APRIL 5, 2021

However, most enterprises are hampered by data strategies that leave teams flat-footed when […]. The post Why the Next Generation of Data Management Begins with Data Fabrics appeared first on DATAVERSITY. Click to learn more about author Kendall Clark. The mandate for IT to deliver business value has never been stronger.

Data Management 244

Data Management Agile Data Warehouse Data Modelling 244

Tableau

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Editor’s note: This article originally appeared on CIO.com. If we asked you, “What does your organization need to help more employees be data-driven?” where would “better data governance” land on your list? Data modeling. Data migration . Data architecture. Nathan Cho. Nirav Kamdar.

Data Governance 97

Data Governance Government Data Quality Change Management 97

The Data Administration Newsletter

APRIL 4, 2023

Why would Technics Publications publish a book outside its specialty of data management? First, Graham is a world-renowned data modeler and the author of Data Modeling for Quality, and therefore many of his examples are in the field of data management. Second, and more […]

Data Modelling 52

Data Modelling Data Management Data Architecture 52

Dataversity

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The desire to leverage data as a strategic asset has led to the development of sophisticated systems and methodologies that go beyond basic data storage and retrieval. Among these advancements is modern data warehousing, a comprehensive approach that provides access to vast and disparate datasets.

Data Warehouse 147

Data Warehouse Data Modelling Data Architecture 147

Dataversity

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Data engineering is a fascinating and fulfilling career – you are at the helm of every business operation that requires data, and as long as users generate data, businesses will always need data engineers. The journey to becoming a successful data engineer […]. In other words, job security is guaranteed.

Data Modelling 130

Data Modelling Data Architecture Data Governance Government 130

Dataversity

AUGUST 21, 2023

A collection of facts from which inferences can be made is called data. Data is the cornerstone of contemporary society and is crucial to many facets of people’s lives. In order to gain knowledge and make wise decisions, […] The post Data Provisioning: Ingest, Curate, and Publish appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

Data Warehouse 130

Data Warehouse Data Modelling Data Architecture 130

Dataversity

MARCH 26, 2021

Are you planning on strategically using data to improve the efficiencies of your value chains? This can happen with artificial intelligence models that can make a journey interesting for […]. Click to learn more about author Tejasvi Addagada.

Planning 130

Planning Artificial Intelligence Process Modelling Data Modelling 130

Dataversity

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Data Science is a diverse field with an array of career and job options out there to pursue. The modern economy is dependent on data and data analysis so, naturally, data scientists are in high demand and enjoy good salary and job security prospects. With that in mind, below are 11 intriguing roles for data […].

Data Modelling 130

Data Modelling Data Architecture 130

Dataversity

MARCH 29, 2021

Are you in a work environment where streaming architecture is not yet implemented across all IT systems? Click to learn more about author Aditi Raiter. Have you ever been in a situation when you had to represent the ETL team by being up late for L3 support only to find out that one of your […].

Data Modelling 130

Data Modelling Data Architecture 130

Dataversity

MARCH 1, 2021

Data warehouse (DW) testers with data integration QA skills are in demand. Data warehouse disciplines and architectures are well established and often discussed in the press, books, and conferences. Each business often uses one or more data […]. Click to learn more about author Wayne Yaddow.

Data Warehouse 130

Data Warehouse Data Governance Data Modelling Data Quality 130

The Data Administration Newsletter

AUGUST 3, 2021

Rigidly adhering to a standard, any standard, without being reasonable and using your ability to think through changing situations and circumstances is itself a bad standard. I guess I should quickly define what I mean by a “database standard” for those who are not aware.

Documentation 116

Documentation Data Modelling Data Quality Data Architecture 116

The Data Administration Newsletter

JANUARY 3, 2023

NoSQL database systems continue to gain traction, but they are still not widely understood. There is more than one type of NoSQL database and a large number of individual NoSQL DBMSs. There are more than 225 NoSQL DBMSs listed on the NoSQL Database website alone and it just is not possible to review and understand every option. […].

Data Modelling 84

Data Modelling Data Architecture Business Intelligence Business Intelligence 84

The Data Administration Newsletter

JUNE 21, 2022

Twenty-five years ago today, I published the first issue of The Data Administration Newsletter. It only took a few months to recognize that there was an audience for an “online” publication focused on data administration. […].

Master Data Management 78

Master Data Management Data Modelling Data Quality Data Governance 78

The Data Administration Newsletter

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

“…quite simply, the better and more accessible the data is, the better the decisions you will make.” – “When Bad Data Happens to Good Companies,” (environmentalleader.com) The Business Impact of an organization’s Bad Data can cost up to 25% of the company’s Revenue (Ovum Research) Bad Data Costs the US healthcare $314 Billion. (IT

Data Management 59

Data Management Healthcare Data Quality Data Modelling 59

The Data Administration Newsletter

JULY 17, 2024

They are interesting to an extent, but mostly, they feel like a late-night re-run and remind me that data work is hard. If you haven’t heard about metrics stores yet, they’re “newish,” so you likely will. So, what is a metrics store? Most of the young vendors trying to create this category will tell you that […]

Data Modelling 52

Data Modelling Data Architecture 52

The Data Administration Newsletter

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Many developers pooh-pooh OWL (the dyslexic acronym for the Web Ontology Language). Many decry it as “too hard,” which seems bizarre, given that most developers I know pride themselves on their cleverness (and, as anyone who takes the time to learn OWL knows, it isn’t very hard at all). It does require you to think […].

Data Modelling 52

Data Modelling Data Architecture 52

The Data Administration Newsletter

OCTOBER 18, 2022

“First thing we do, let’s banish all of the CIOs.” Shakespeare was much harder on lawyers. But the reality is, IT is a mess. Yes, it is. Judged by any performance measure we would apply to other groups within any enterprise, it is. I am reminded of old black and white movies: the […].

Data Modelling 52

Data Modelling Data Architecture Data Management 52

The Data Administration Newsletter

APRIL 18, 2023

The foundation of a business’s digital transformation is effective data management. Master data management services allow you to effectively utilise the new currency of data and effectively collaborate between different functional verticals, departments, and stakeholders for better productivity, efficiency, and […]

Digital Transformation 52

Digital Transformation Digital Master Data Management Data Management 52

The Data Administration Newsletter

MAY 31, 2022

In my September 2020 Data is Risky Business column for TDAN.com, I wrote about the strategy lessons for data that we can learn from the writings of a 16thcentury Japanese swordsman. To summarize: – We need to study different disciplines to understand how they relate to each other.

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