All Publications and Research
March 1, 2013
The next generation of data integration seamlessly combines streamlined development with fully integrated
data accessibility, quality, and utility. This report presents a series of recommendations for developing a value justification for engaging business sponsors, as well as developing a strategic IT road map promoting the value of data architecture and data integration.
February 11, 2013
The challenge of integrating structured and unstructured data will be a key factor for big data success. This report examines key planning directives and helps scope best practices for integrating structured and unstructured data as critical tactical components of a modern information strategy.
January 4, 2013
The information that flows from BI, analytics, and data warehousing systems can help organizations find a decision-making balance that avoids the extremes of snap decisions and rigid processes. This new survey-based research report examines benefits, barriers, technology solutions, and recommendations for achieving greater agility with business intelligence.
October 16, 2012
Organizations today want to anchor daily and strategic decisions in a bedrock of solid, extensive, and timely analysis and reporting. Personal, self-service BI and analytics tools are now available that can give users more control over how they view and access the information they need to perform their roles in the enterprise. This TDWI Checklist Report details seven steps toward personal BI and analytics success.
October 4, 2012
This report presents a requirements checklist for analytic DBMSs with a focus on their use with big data. You will also learn definitions for the many techniques and tool types involved. The report will help you evaluate analytic databases and/or develop strategies for big data analytics.
October 1, 2012
In the age of "big data," high-performance data warehousing is primarily about achieving speed and scale while also coping with increasing complexity and concurrency. The tips and strategies presented in this research can help user organizations prioritize their acquisition of vendor tools and their adoption of design best practices.
September 26, 2012
This TDWI Checklist Report presents tips for aligning geospatial information with the business intelligence environment, empowering analytics to use location data to yield operational efficiencies, revenue growth, and other potential benefits.