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whitepaper Accelerating Enterprise Data Governance Part 12008-05-09 DataFlux
  In the first of this series of three white papers, Mike Ferguson of Intelligent Business Strategies defines what data governance is and then looks at the requirements that need to be met for full data governance to be implemented. He also discusses how to systematically build re-usable data services to automate the tasks needed to formally govern data on an enterprisewide basis in order to accelerate the time to production and guarantee rock-solid data.

Tags: Data Quality, Business Intelligence - Data Warehousing		   
whitepaper Key Questions From an Enterprise Data Architect: Plan for Project Success by Taking Measurements of the Relevant Data2008-05-06 IBM
  Data is the lifeblood of the enterprise, and the best way to prepare for a development and integration project is to document the characteristics of the data that drive the target applications. Learn the key questions that an enterprise data architect should explore in order to effectively document the characteristics of relevant data and take the most important first step towards project success. There are many software development methodologies, but all of them emphasize the importance of the analysis portion of the life cycle. During analysis, one looks to clearly understand the problem and create use cases. One documents requirements and user-acceptance criteria. One documents the social and technological environment in which the software is to be used.

Tags: Software Engineering		   
whitepaper Microsoft Solution Helps Nielsen Company Track Business More Effectively2008-05-06 Microsoft
  Nielsen Media Research, part of the Nielsen Company, is the world's leading provider of television, radio, and print audience measurement and advertising information services. Nielsen Media had more than 30 databases containing information about its customers - but no way to link the information together to provide comprehensive insight into its relationships with its customers. Using Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Nielsen Media Research is gaining a consolidated, comprehensive view of its clients and their information needs.

Tags: CRM Software		   
whitepaper Reduce Your IT Budget: Consolidate Data to One Platform - See How Quest Software Eases Data Migration to SharePoint2008-05-05 Quest Software
  It's costly to manage and maintain multiple data platforms. By reducing the amount of supported systems, you'll save money - but is there a single platform you can trust to consolidate and manage all of your information?

In the Quest white paper, "Why Migrate to SharePoint," Adam Woodruff talks about the challenges and benefits of migrating data to SharePoint, and why consolidating your data can save you time, money and headaches. Read this paper and learn how your company can benefit from consolidating data on Microsoft Office SharePoint.

Tags: Database Management, Resources Mgmt., Strategic Planning, Database Applications		   
whitepaper Windows Server 2008 Backup Tool - A Review of Its Features2008-05-02 Global Knowledge
  This white paper presents some of the more significant pros and cons of the Microsoft Windows Server 2008 version of the backup tool that debuted in Windows Vista. It will help you decide whether you think the supplied software is a step forward or a step backward for your organization - and, more importantly, whether you will need to turn to a third-party solution for the features you need. The paper reviews the features used in the following funcational areas: installation and use; backup scenarios; flexibility; performance; robustness; and manageability.

Tags: Back-up, Data Recovery - Security, Windows Server 2008		   
whitepaper Forefront Security for SharePoint Services2008-05-02 Global Knowledge
  SharePoint is a family of Microsoft technologies that provides a server infrastructure to support collaboration, document storage, and time/task management needs. This platform connects employees, groups, and departments together with vital search and connection features, enabling everyone to stay informed and in touch. This Microsoft training white paper introduces you to the security aspects of SharePoint.

Tags: Anti-Virus, Security Management, Data Recovery - Security, Collaborative Web		   
whitepaper Create and Deliver Reports with SQL Server Reporting Services 20082008-05-02 Global Knowledge
  If you work with report design or administration, this white paper is especially beneficial for you. You will learn how you can use the new tools available to create and deploy reports in Microsoft SQL Server 2008. You will also discover the options available to you when delivering reports. If you are planning an upgrade from an earlier version of SSRS, this white paper can also help you to understand some of the new options and features to better plan your deployment.

Tags: Data Visualization, Database Management, Database Applications, 		  
whitepaper Avengers, Assemble! Marvel's first strategic IT plan comes from superpowered collaboration between the CIO and the lines of business2008-05-01 Oracle
  Read this Profit Magazine article to see how Marvel Entertainment is working to expand its existing Oracle footprint to merge and unify existing data with the ultimate goal of improving data accuracy and reducing the time to market of data.

See how and why Marvel Senior Vice President and CIO Glenn Magala provided new data-mining capabilities and gave visibility to information that Marvels' lines of business formerly had trouble accessing easily. The data set is still evolving, but the user interface, which is an intelligence dashboard that enables users to get information specific to their job function, is already generating new value. In addition, Marvel is already achieving significant benefits with its brand assurance system built on Oracle's Stellent content management system.

Tags: Decision Support - DW Front End, Data Mining - Analysis, Business Intelligence - Data Warehousing, Database Applications		   
whitepaper Outbound Email and Data Loss Prevention in Today's Enterprise, 20082008-05-01 Proofpoint
  How concerned are companies about the content of email leaving their organizations? And how do companies manage the legal and financial risks associated with outbound email? To find out, Proofpoint and Forrester Consulting (a division of leading analyst firm Forrester) conducted an online survey of technology decision makers at 424 large companies — in the US, UK, Germany, France and Australia — during March 2008.

This report summarizes the findings of Proofpoint's fifth-annual email security and data loss prevention study, including surprising statistics about how large companies manage the risks associated with outbound email, blog postings, media sharing sites, social networking sites, mobile Internet-connected devices and other electronic communications streams.

Tags: Email, Security Standards, Security Management, Data Recovery - Security		   
whitepaper Chinese Taxation Authority Turns to Grid Computing to Improve Data Analysis2008-05-01 Oracle
  The State Administration of Taxation (SAT) is responsible for regulating taxation affairs under the State Council of China. Its vast territory and large population make tax administration in China an extremely complex process. The country's economic growth following its admission to the World Trade Organization also necessitated extensive taxation reforms. SAT was faced with the challenge of planning and implementing these reforms and streamlining the taxation regime. SAT selected Oracle to design, develop, and deploy an information management infrastructure based on the vendor's experience implementing tax systems around the world and deep understanding of the Chinese taxation environment.

Tags: Data Mining - Analysis, High Performance Computing