Contributor: Philip Russom
        
Philip Russom, Ph.D., is  director of TDWI Research for data management and oversees many of TDWI’s  research-oriented publications, services, and events. Before joining TDWI in  2005, Russom was an industry analyst covering BI at Forrester Research, Giga  Information Group, and Hurwitz Group. He also ran his own business as an  independent industry analyst and BI consultant and was a contributing editor  with leading IT magazines. Before that, Russom worked in technical and  marketing positions for various database vendors.
 
 
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                    These three goals can help DI specialists (and the people who work closely with them) stay focused on the noblest purposes and greatest value propositions of DI
                    
			            - By Philip  Russom, Ph.D.
 - May 6, 2010
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    These four guidelines can shape how you fundamentally think of DI and how you measure the quality, modernity, and maintainability of DI solutions.
                    
			            - By Philip  Russom, Ph.D.
 - March 24, 2010
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    We explore five areas where CDI has the most room for improvement -- and opportunity for greater benefit -- and recommend corrective actions that user organizations can apply successfully.
                    
			            - By Philip  Russom, Ph.D.
 - February 11, 2010