Data governance - a phased approach
89% of companies agree that departmental funds have been wasted due to data inaccuracy. This paper discusses how adopting data governance through a phased approach can help you understand these...
View ArticleRound up your data: the art of Total Data Management
This white paper looks at how big data technology has developed into a means for organisations not only to manage big data itself, but also to achieve TDM though importing corporate unstructured and...
View Article7 fundamentals of supply chain integration
Media commentators tend to look at the integration between host systems and the suppliers as something that has already happened. Meantime, real practitioners struggle with the reality of complex...
View ArticleHow to manage Big Data
We all know that data needs to be stored and archived, but what’s the best way to do this? This white paper discusses how to manage unstructured data growth in the most cost-effective manner. It also...
View Article10 tips for data management
Data quality can seem like a daunting task, but it’s really all about having the right people, processes and technology in place. These 10 simple steps will help you focus your efforts and build an...
View ArticleReducing the pain and cost of handling big data
Commonly available solutions such as Hadoop clusters provide excellent support for manipulating big data on commercial off-the shelf servers. Building a Hadoop environment can be intimidating, but it...
View ArticleDo more with your greatest asset: your data
This paper looks at how you can ask better questions of the data you have already collected. How you can gather data you never would have thought to gather before, because now you can make it useful....
View ArticlePromoting the benefits of data quality
Getting senior level support for data quality initiatives is critical but all too frequently fall on deaf ears. Senior executives just don't get it. This paper tries to help those working in DQ to...
View ArticleData readiness assessment: get your business ready
A wave of change is impacting UK utilities, energy suppliers and manufacturers. It is the roll-out of smart metering. Every organisation involved in the Smart Metering programme faces a question - is...
View ArticleBuilding a business case for better data management
Based on the survey of Computing’s readership, this whitepaper will examine how organisations view their data, reveal the pain-points where poor quality data is damaging the business and look at how to...
View ArticleDo more with your data
This paper looks at how you can ask better questions of the data you have already collected. How you can gather data you never would have thought to gather before, because now you can make it useful....
View ArticleBig Data: achieve total data management (TDM)
This white paper looks at how big data technology has developed into a means for organisations not only to manage big data itself, but also to achieve TDM though importing corporate unstructured and...
View ArticleBring your printing costs back down to earth
With advances in printing technology, more SMBs are investing in laser and LED printers. However, if print usage isn’t monitored, costs can rocket. This white paper explains how monitoring usage and...
View ArticleA total data management approach to big data
This white paper looks at how big data technology has developed into a means for organisations not only to manage big data itself, but also to achieve TDM though importing corporate unstructured and...
View ArticleBig data and the need for proper management
In order to remain competitive, organisation are starting to employ big data tools based on Hadoop, but without proper management this can actually make the problem worse. This paper looks at what...
View ArticleIncrease business agility in a distributed environment
Distributed computing is connecting sites across the world, improving communication, collaboration and responsiveness. However, it also has its limitations. This paper explores the drawbacks of having...
View ArticleTen habits to make your IT department indispensable
Want to make your IT department indispensable? Responsibilities are growing whilst budgets shrink. Departments are under pressure to cut costs, create operational efficiencies and meet business goals....
View ArticleRunning your IT department like a business
IT departments are sometimes viewed as an irritating expense, despite the fact that they greatly contribute to the bottom line. They need to begin to run like a business, matching needs to increasingly...
View ArticlePromoting the benefits of data quality to senior executives
Getting senior level support for data quality initiatives is critical but all too frequently fall on deaf ears. Senior executives just don't get it. This paper tries to help those working in DQ to...
View ArticleData readiness assessment: get your business prepared
A wave of change is impacting UK utilities, energy suppliers and manufacturers. It is the roll-out of smart metering. Every organisation involved in the Smart Metering programme faces a question - is...
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