Mastering Data Modeling for MDM

Mastering Data Modeling for Master Data Domains

The concept of the “master” data repository implies that there is one and only one instance of each conceptual entity within the organization’s data environment. Yet over time, siloed business process, application, and data model development has led to diversity in representations of similar concepts across the different applications. So while the concept of multi-domain master data management maps from the “silo” approach, it conflicts with the idea that the same entity might exist more than once in different contexts. Join MDM expert, David Loshin, for an insightful discussion on the importance of developing master data models and the challenges and success strategies when developing master data models. Date: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 Time: 11:00 AM Pacific / 2:00 PM Eastern In this one hour webinar, you’ll learn: Understanding the type of master data concepts used across the enterprise Differentiating between entity and the role that the entity plays in each context Understanding the relationships among the different entities within and across contexts Soliciting and articulating information requirements to guide data modeling and  master system development About the Presenter David Loshin President Knowledge Integrity Inc. David is the President of Knowledge Integrity, Inc., a consulting and development company focusing on customized information management solutions including information quality solutions consulting, information quality training and business rules solutions. Loshin is the author of Master Data Management, Enterprise Knowledge Management – The Data Quality Approach and Business Intelligence – The Savvy Manager’s Guide. He has an expert channel on BeyeNetwork where he blogs on information quality and is a frequent speaker on maximizing the value of information. About the Sponsors – Embarcadero Technologies Embarcadero Technologies, Inc. is the leading provider of software tools that empower application developers and data management professionals to design, build and run applications and databases more efficiently in heterogeneous IT environments. Over 90 of the Fortune 100 and an active community of more than three million users worldwide rely on Embarcadero’s award-winning products to optimize costs, streamline compliance, and accelerate development and innovation. Founded in 1993, Embarcadero is headquartered in San Francisco with offices located around the world. Embarcadero is online at www.embarcadero.com. About ER/Studio ER/Studio Data Architect is an industry-leading data modeling tool that enables companies to discover, document, and re-use data assets. With round-trip database support, data architects have the power to easily reverse-engineer, analyze, and optimize existing databases.  ER/Studio Data Architect’s strong reporting and communication capabilities help enforce organizational standards and achieve higher levels of productivity.

Data Warehousing 2.0 – Modeling and Metadata Strategies for Next Generation Architectures

Data warehousing is in a constant state of evolution. From a simple data warehouse to ETL, to data marts and operational data stores, data warehousing has continued to evolve over the years. Enter DW 2.0, the architecture for the next generation of data warehousing. DW 2.0 recognizes the life cycle of data within the data warehouse and the need for unstructured data as well as the need for a formal and powerful metadata infrastructure and data modeling strategy.Join the leading authority and “Father” of data warehousing, Bill Inmon, for an insightful webinar on modeling and metadata management strategies for Data Warehousing 2.0. Date: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 Time: 6:00 AM PDT / 9:00 AM EDT Date: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 Time: 11:00 AM PDT/ 2:00 PM EDT In this one hour webinar, you’ll learn: How the Data Warehouse, Metadata and Modeling environment will be transformed in the next few years The major components of Data Warehouse 2.0 architectures and the role of metadata and modeling Key modeling and metadata management strategies for Data Warehousing 2.0. Registered webinar attendees will also receive a complimentary copy of Bill Inmon’s white paper, “Data Warehousing 2.0 – Modeling and Metadata Strategies for Next Generation Architectures”. Register today. About the Presenter Bill Inmon President and CTO Forest Rim Technology, LLC Bill Inmon, “the father of data warehousing”, has written 50 books translated into 9 languages. Bill founded and took public the world’s first ETL software company. Bill has written over 1000 articles and published in most major trade journals. Bill has conducted seminars and spoken at conferences on every continent except Antarctica. Bill holds three software patents. Bill’s latest company is Forest Rim Technology, a company dedicated to the access and integration of unstructured data into the structured world. Bill’s website – inmoncif.com – has attracted over 1,000,000 visitors a month. Bill’s weekly newsletter in b-eye-network.com is one of the most widely read in the industry and goes out to 75,000 subscribers each week.