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by Angela Guess We recently reported on the development of a utility smart grid. A new article discusses the inherent challenges in implementing such a grid: “The average big electric utility is a sprawling network that is buzzing with energy but contains surprisingly little data about that energy. Managers at utilities can’t ‘see’ very...
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by Angela Guess Wayne Eckerson writes, “I just finished writing the first draft of my upcoming report titled, ‘Creating an Enterprise Data Strategy: Managing Data as a Corporate Asset.’ This is a broad topic these days, even broader than just business intelligence (BI) and data warehousing. It’s really about how organizations can better manage...
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by Angela Guess A recent article reports, “Intergence Systems, an IT optimisation consultancy firm, has found that companies are often reluctant to migrate to the cloud when there are still on-going security and management concerns around data management. Cloud based services are expanding but are also frequently viewed with suspicion, particularly for reasons such...
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by Angela Guess A recent article vents about the overuse and misuse of a number of data management terms, particularly ‘Big Data.’ The article begins, “Thinking too hard about popular data management industry buzzwords like ‘big data’ can cause a person to go nuts, according to analysts and technology professionals. That’s because — despite...
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By Christine Denney Does that phrase bring back memories? No? Here’s a hint – what’s the first thing that a programmer learns to do? Print ‘Hello World’ on the screen. What a thrill! Having everything compile and then seeing those words appear on the screen was exciting enough to lure a young girl into...
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by Angela Guess PricewaterhouseCoopers is looking for an Information Management – Data Governance Manager in San Jose, CA. Preferred qualifications for this position include, “Proven ability to define, establish and operate a robust data management program that helps to streamline data architecture, sustain data quality, and maintain a metadata program across an organization. Proven...
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by Angela Guess Mark Brunelli recently wrote about a highly successful MDM effort that didn’t begin with much funding or support from the business. Brunelli writes, “But if the business has little or no interest in MDM — and the program’s success or failure is riding entirely on the IT department — then it’s...
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by Angela Guess Russ Hill recently wrote about the data governance troubles facing retail companies. Hill writes, “When managers think about a business, they do so in terms of data: sales volume, inventory, margin, product turn, operational overhead, and other metrics. Data is the language of business. It’s the basis of functional control and,...
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by Angela Guess According to a new article, “Sensing a greater need in big-data analysis tools, IBM will invest US$100 million to research advanced large-scale analytics, the company announced Friday. IBM also said it will have 20 new service offerings to help customers quickly analyze petabytes of data.” Rod Smith, vice president of emerging...
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by Angela Guess Tower Group Companies is looking for a Business Intelligence Director in New York, NY. Responsibilities of the position include, “Maintains a strategic view of the business objectives and how various projects fit within those objectives, and is responsible for the overall portfolio management and service delivery. Responsible for project execution. Works...
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