Ignore the hype surrounding big data.  What's really important is to learn about the new models for data processing that big data is bringing so you can plan rather than react. 
                    
			            - By Mark  Madsen
 - January 22, 2013
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    A data strategy that does not anticipate business and technology change will likely be doomed to irrelevance.
                    
			            - By David  Stodder
 - January 22, 2013
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    In 2013, major trends in analytics help enterprises deliver the data and capabilities they need. 
                    
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    BI developers are increasingly being held responsible for teaching users within their companies, but there’s a significant problem with their new role: They aren’t teachers. Here’s a quick look at the ups and downs of bringing the BI training function in-house.
                    
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Modernizing data platforms will unlock additional business value, but enterprises must ensure that data governance will safeguard their investments.
                    
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Fern Halper, advanced analytics expert and thought leader, joins TDWI as a co-director of its respected research program.
                    
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Big data, Hadoop, and the need for faster performance will be at the forefront of data integration this year.