Fast-Tracking Data Warehousing & BI Projects via Intelligent Data Modeling

Webinar: Fast-Tracking Data Warehousing & BI Projects via Intelligent Data Modeling

 

More and more organizations are recognizing the benefits of data warehouses and their ability to support critical business intelligence initiatives. Yet many DW/BI projects fail due to poor collaboration on business requirements, faulty designs, and lack of solid metadata. Many of these challenges can be overcome through effective data modeling practices and data modeling tools. Data models are key to successful data warehouse implementations and can be used to resolve critical metadata management issues such as visualization/communication of dimensional models, traceability of common data elements, documentation of source-to-target mappings, and standardized data definitions. Free Webinar – Register Now    Fast-Tracking Data Warehousing & BI Projects via Intelligent Data Modeling Join BI and enterprise modeling expert, Claudia Imhoff, for an insightful webinar on intelligent data modeling practices to design and deliver superior BI faster. Date: Wednesday January 20, 2010 Time: 11:00 AM PST/ 2:00 PM EST In this one hour webinar, you’ll learn: The characteristics and benefits of intelligent data modeling How to promote the use of data models to fast-track data warehouse and BI projects Three key ways to use data models to streamline collaboration, design, and implementation of superior BI solutions How to avoid the four biggest traps that hinder BI projects Registered webinar attendees will also receive a complementary copy of Claudia Imhoff’s white paper, “Fast-Tracking Data Warehousing & BI Projects via Intelligent Data Modeling”. Register today! About the Presenter   Claudia Imhoff President Intelligent Solutions Inc. A thought leader, visionary, and practitioner in the rapidly growing fields of business intelligence and customer focused-strategy – Claudia Imhoff, Ph.D., is a popular and dynamic speaker and internationally recognized expert on analytical CRM, business intelligence, and the infrastructure to support these initiatives – the Corporate Information Factory (CIF). Dr. Imhoff has co-authored five highly-regarded and popular books on these subjects and writes monthly columns and articles (totaling more than 100) for technical and business magazines. She has served on the Board of Advisors for DAMA International and was chosen by the DAMA organizations to receive the 1999 and 2005 Individual Achievement Awards. She is an advisor and a faculty member for The Data Warehousing Institute and serves as an advisor for several technology and commercial companies. Dr. Imhoff delivers keynote addresses at conferences sponsored by software companies and their user groups, The Data Warehousing Institute, The Economist, COMDEX, and many international organizations. She has appeared repeatedly on World Business Review, Microsoft’s Getting Results programs, and web casts sponsored by DM Review, Better Management, and several technology vendors. She is a member of the Advisory Board of the Daniels School of Business at the University of Denver and is on several technology companies’ advisory councils. Dr. Imhoff founded Intelligent Solutions, Inc. (www.IntelSols.com), a well respected Business Intelligence and CRM consulting and education firm in 1992. Her company has successfully implemented over 150 Corporate Information Factory architectures in all industry areas.

More than Performance: The Strategic Role of Data Modeling

Don’t Miss Jason Tiret live on DM Radio Thursday, January 7 discussing data modeling.

Register online at http://bit.ly/4vqfnE 

More than Performance: The Strategic Role of Data Modeling

Date: January 7, 2010

Effective data modeling can help enterprise applications run very efficiently, both for operations and analytics. But the value of data modeling goes even deeper. By getting a handle on a logical model, companies can find efficiencies in the business itself, which can yield strategic value to the enterprise. Register for the first episode of DM Radio in 2010 to learn how data modeling can help your organization get off to a good start in the new decade. We’ll hear from Donna Burbank of CA ERwin, David Dichmann of Sybase, Bert Scalzo of Quest and Jason Tiret of Embarcadero. Attendees will learn: How data modeling can improve business processes; The difference between evolutionary and revolutionary approaches; The value of maintaining a comprehensive Information Architecture; How to avoid “media gaps” in your decision support systems.

Simplify ER/Studio Licensing & Deployment with Embarcadero ToolCloud™

Simplify ER/Studio Licensing & Deployment with Embarcadero ToolCloud™

Most ER/Studio users do more than just physical database design or data architecture. We’re data architects, business analysts, DBAs and developers, using a wide array of different tools from different vendors to support our application and database projects. Just managing the licensing and provisioning of these tools can be a job in itself. And that’s why Embarcadero set out to improve how tools are delivered.

Earlier this month we launched Embarcadero ToolCloud. The ToolCloud is lightweight server software that centrally provisions and manages Embarcadero products. The ToolCloud enables you to simplify licensing, reduce costs, and control access by consolidating, centralizing, virtualizing and standardizing how tools are delivered to end uses. Database professionals and application developers now have on-demand access to the tools when they need them. You can run multiple versions side-by-side, adapt toolsets by project and platform to respond faster to changing business demands.

With the super fast InstantOn, it runs locally, it doesn’t impact locked-down areas of the operating system and you can report on the license usage for chargeback and budgeting purposes.

If you would like to learn more about the Embarcadero ToolCloud, just ask your account representative or request more information online.

Webinar – Mastering Master Data Management

WEBINAR Five Steps to Mastering Master Data Management Data and metadata are growing at exponential rates, yet strategies to properly address and manage the data have fallen short, leading to systems that are inadequate with siloed and redundant data. This has left many organizations to make critical mistakes and fall short on expected ROI for building enterprise metadata repositories. However, many of these mistakes are avoidable. Embarcadero is pleased to announce Five Steps to Mastering Master Data Management, a live one hour webinar featuring guest presenter Ron Lewis, Senior Security Analyst with CDO Technologies. Learn how a solid metadata repository can support data governance and increase the effectiveness of master data use. In this webinar, you’ll learn: How to approach defining the objectives of a enterprise metadata repository 5 steps to building a successful metadata repository Deciding what tools to design, build and manage a metadata repository How a properly constructed metadata repository addresses the key master data management challenges of: Ensuring that master data management initiatives are perceived as “enterprise wide” Implementing and enforcing data governance Increase the effectiveness of master data use to enhance profitability About the Presenter Ron Lewis is an expert systems analyst in database and application security for CDO Technologies, a systems integrator that delivers technology-based solutions to government agencies and customers in the private sector. He has worked in the government and commercial security arena for more than 15 years identifying and providing guidance for remediating application vulnerabilities. Ron is considered an industry authority, having authored numerous articles on hardening applications and the hacker mindset. He is also actively involved in industry organizations and efforts such as the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) and the Oracle Development Tools User Group (ODTUG). Don’t miss this live event! Date: Thursday, November 19, 2009 Time: 11:00 AM PST/ 2:00 PM EST Duration: 1 hour Have a question? Give us a call 1-888-233-2224 or contact sales

Discounted Modeling Courses from DebTech International

DebTech International, a training and development company specializing in corporate onsite and public IT and data management education has three new public data modeling seminars coming up in February. All DAMA, MPO, IDMA and Embarcadero users are eligible for a special discount.

 

Seminars

Data Modeling for MDM
Malcolm Chisholm
February 1, 2010
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Clark, NJ

Data Modeling and Data Management in a SOA Environment
Tom Haughey
February 8, 2010
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Clark, NJ

Advanced Data Modeling
Alec Sharp
February 24-26, 2010
Marriott Courtyard, Orlando, FL

 

Visit DebTech International online at http://www.debtechint.com/ for registration or additional information.

Embarcadero ER/Studio Software Architect Demo

Embarcadero® ER/Studio® Software Architect is UML modeling tool for application architects to visually analyze and design complex software applications. By supporting the UML 2.0 specification, it simplifies the design stage of a project by organizing and visualizing the requirements, subsystems, design patterns, and audit metrics of intensive software systems.

• Model-driven architecture and standards
• Industry-standard patterns
• Model audits and metrics
• Comprehensive documentation generation

Ready to Upgrade to ER/Studio Enterprise?

Need more than business process modeling and conceptual modeling? Upgrading to ER/Studio Enterprise provides you the same process modeling plus all the other tools needed to analyze, model and design your complex applications and databases . Learn more about ER/Studio Enterprise.

Webinar – What’s New in Data Modeling Tools

WEBINAR
What’s New in Modeling Tools – Introducing ER/Studio Enterprise 8.5

Join Embarcadero on Wednesday, October 21st at 11:00 AM PDT  for a live one hour webinar on “What’s New in Modeling Tools”. Learn firsthand what new ground-breaking technologies are being built into today’s most innovative modeling tools.

REGISTER HERE

Join Jason Tiret, Embarcadero’s Director of Modeling and Design Solutions, where he will be introducing and demonstrating the latest release of ER/Studio® Enterprise 8.5. This release is packed full of many new advanced data modeling and communication features to enable you to design, manage, and document the toughest of projects faster and easier.

Register today to see some of the great new features in action like:

• Creating UML diagrams in ER/Studio’s latest data modeling addition
• Using process modeling and data modeling in a shared repository
• Browsing and reporting Visual Data Lineage diagrams through an online Portal
• Bi-directional workflow commenting between ER/Studio and Portal
• Object Labeling through the Portal

Who should attend - Data architects, data modelers, DBAs, database developers, business analysts, developers, and anyone concerned with improving how information is shared across an enterprise.

About the Speaker:

Jason Tiret
Director, Modeling and Design Solutions
Embarcadero Technologies
Jason has over 10 years of experience in data modeling, metadata and database management. He currently manages Embarcadero’s entire product line of award-winning modeling solutions. In this role, Jason has consulted with many Fortune 500 companies, published articles for various industry magazines, and has been a frequent speaker on the topics of data architecture, metadata, and data governance.

REGISTER HERE

ER/Studio Public Training Course

On the heels of the latest news from Embarcadero where we announced that we expanded our  flagship data modeling tool to include new UML modeling capabilities and enhanced reporting, ER/Studio partners, eModelers, have made an announcement of their own that they will be conducting a public training course on ER/Studio. The 3 day training course is open to the public and will be held at the Embarcadero office in downtown San Francisco on November 16-18, 2009. All attendees participating will be awarded with a free one hour consulting session with eModelers. You can read more online at ER/Studio Public Training or below. For registration, please contact Becky Baird at (209) 609-7195 bbaird@emodelers.com

Public Training – ER/Studio Data Architect and ER/Studio Repository

Date / Time:	November 16-18, 2009 (3 days) 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location:	Embarcadero Technologies 100 California Street, 12th Floor San Francisco, CA 94111
Instructors:	Dr. Nicholas Khabbaz, Senior Enterprise Architect and Instructor Dan Weller, CDMP, Senior Data Modeler and Instructor
Audience:	The class is targeted at a variety of audiences, including data modelers, business analysts, data architects, DBAs, data analysts, project managers, software architects, and software developers.
Topics:	Conceptual Modeling Logical Modeling Using ER/Studio Physical Modeling Using ER/Studio DDL Generation ER/Studio Repository Environment Introduction to ER/Studio Macros
Approach:	Provide a beginning to end data modeling process Incorporate data modeling and ER/Studio best practices Follow a consistent pattern throughout the material Describe a data modeling or ER/Studio concept Apply the concept to a case study (global equity trading system) Use ER/Studio hands-on practice to implement the case study
Benefits:	Stakeholder alignment around one solid data modeling process Alignment of data modeling concepts with ER/Studio features and functions Development of highest quality ER/Studio data models Effective stakeholder collaboration using ER/Studio Repository Effective use of ER/Studio within the larger enterprise architecture and SDLC contexts
Cost:	$1,995 per attendee; pre-payment required
Contacts:	For registration, please contact Becky Baird at (209) 609-7195 or bbaird@emodelers.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it // <![CDATA[ document.write( '' ); // ]]> For class inquiries, please contact Dan Weller at dweller@emodelers.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it // <![CDATA[ document.write( '' ); // ]]> For any other information, please contact Dr. Nicholas Khabbaz at nkhabbaz@emodelers.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it // <![CDATA[ document.write( '' ); // ]]>
Company:	e-Modelers, Inc. is an IT professional services company providing consulting and training in enterprise architecture, modeling and design. e-Modelers has been a partner of Embarcadero Technologies since 2000.

Post Training – Free one-on-one ER/Studio Consulting

Date / Time:	November 19, 2009 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. One hour slots (9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.; 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.; etc.) will be made available for class attendees To book a time, please contact Dr. Nicholas Khabbaz at nkhabbaz@emodelers after registering for the class
Location:	Embarcadero Technologies 100 California Street, 12th Floor San Francisco, CA 94111
Consultant:	Dr. Nicholas Khabbaz, Senior Enterprise Architect
Purpose:	The purpose of the one-on-one consulting is to provide a class attendee with the opportunity to discuss with the consultant his or her specific ER/Studio related projects, plans, problems and challenges in their organization. The consultant will discuss, among other things, approaches, frameworks and ideas for solutions that have worked in the past.
Topics:	Enterprise data model development using ER/Studio Data Architect Data and business process alignment: effective use of the ER/Studio Data Architect and Business Architect Migration planning from ERwin or other data modeling tools to ER/Studio Developing a data modeling standards document Improving data quality with ER/Studio Data Architect Using ER/Studio Data Architect for dimensional modeling in a data warehouse environment Aligning the ER/Studio products with an organization’s enterprise architecture framework Using the ER/Studio products to support a service oriented architecture Other related topics, of interest to class attendees

Embarcadero Expands Flexibility for Data Modelers with ER/Studio Enterprise 8.5

Embarcadero Expands Flexibility for Data Modelers with ER/Studio Enterprise 8.5 – This Latest Release Adds UML and Enhanced Collaboration and Reporting Capabilities

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Embarcadero Technologies, a leading provider of multi-platform database tools and developer software, today announced the general availability of ER/Studio® Enterprise 8.5. This newest version of Embarcadero’s leading data modeling tool combines process modeling, data modeling, application modeling and reporting into a comprehensive design and modeling solution.

The new enhancements now available in ER/Studio 8.5 help data architects streamline the model review process between developers and business users and automate the communication of data lineage between systems. The newest version also enables data architects to centralize process and data models, and document software architecture. The culmination of these advancements enable information and data architects to easily understand, design and communicate software, data and enterprise architecture across the organization for improved traceability, collaboration and data reuse.

“Reliability, performance and innovation matter with data modelers, and that’s why every day we see ERwin® users switching to ER/Studio,” said Michael Swindell, senior vice president of marketing and products, Embarcadero Technologies. “Architects need tools that are trusted to deliver results when time is at stake. Data management teams simply can’t afford downtime or loss of productivity using inferior and unreliable tools. ER/Studio 8.5 delivers new features and technologies that expand its enterprise architecture and UML capabilities, automate model reviews and data modeler feedback, and improve team and enterprise collaboration and communication.”

Additional features now available in ER/Studio Enterprise 8.5 include:

* Integration of ER/Studio® Business Architect with the ER/Studio® Repository and ER/Studio® Portal to understand and design process, conceptual, physical and logical models in a collaborative, integrated and secure environment
* New workflow communication facilities with Web 2.0 technologies like bi-directional commenting between ER/Studio® Data Architect and ER/Studio Portal to assist and streamline communication and model review with non-modelers
* Object labeling within the ER/Studio Portal to categorize and tag related content
* New UML modeling features for business and software modeling
* Update DBMS features for the latest editions of Oracle®, SQL® Server, DB2® LUW, InterBase® and Teradata
* Powerful and sophisticated reporting options enable users to create and share models and metadata in HTML, RTF, GIF, PNG and JPEG formats

ER/Studio remains the fastest growing database design and modeling tool on the market by expanding organically and attracting new customers from users of competing tools, such as CA ERwin, who are looking for modeling and design tools to resolve their complex data management challenges.

Embarcadero’s ER/Studio Enterprise 8.5 Modeling Suite

Embarcadero’s suite of modeling tools provides a complete environment for analyzing, designing, creating and maintaining business process models, conceptual models, logical models and physical models to meet the rigorous demands of data architects, developers and DBAs.

Embarcadero’s powerful modeling suite includes tools for data modeling and database design (ER/Studio), a server-side model repository for collaborative modeling and security, (ER/Studio Repository), a metadata search and reporting (ER/Studio Portal), business process modeling and conceptual modeling (ER/Studio Business Architect), and a brand new tool for  UML modeling (ER/Studio Software Architect).

Availability and Pricing

ER/Studio Enterprise 8.5 is available immediately and includes ER/Studio Data Architect, ER/Studio Business Architect, ER/Studio® Software Architect, ER/Studio Repository and ER/Studio Portal supporting both single-platform and multi-platform packages. Pricing in North America begins at $1,900 USD for single-platform and $5,100 USD for multi-platform. For more information, visit www.embarcadero.com/product/er-studio.

About Embarcadero Technologies

Embarcadero Technologies, Inc. is a leading provider of award-winning tools for application developers and database professionals so they can design systems right, build them faster and run them better, regardless of their platform or programming language. Ninety of the Fortune 100 and an active community of more than three million users worldwide rely on Embarcadero products to increase productivity, reduce costs, simplify change management and compliance and accelerate innovation. Founded in 1993, Embarcadero is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices located around the world. Embarcadero is online at www.embarcadero.com.

Embarcadero, the Embarcadero Technologies logos and all other Embarcadero Technologies product or service names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Embarcadero Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

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New Sneak Peek Videos Available for Upcoming ER/Studio 8.5 Release

In case you missed it, Embarcadero announced a new Preview Center to watch the latest sneak peek videos of the upcoming release of its popular data modeling tool, ER/Studio Enterprise 8.5.

This latest release  is chock full of new features that will make database architects, modelers, and developers more productive than ever. This is the most powerful version yet, combining process, data, application modeling and reporting in a multi-level design environment to facilitate collaboration between multiple roles and functions.

Check out the previews here or at the preview center for additional release information or to be notified when the 8.5 release is available.

See how ER/Studio Enterprise brings together tools for process, data, and application modeling as well as a robust repository and tools for reporting in a multi-level design environment.

See how the Google®-like search capabilities of the Portal make it easier than ever to search, browse and report on metadata using a real-world business intelligence engine.

See how you can improve communication and collaboration using Web 2.0 technologies like Object Commenting