DSS News: Vol. 11, No. 18

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WELCOME SUBSCRIBERS! Sunday, September 12, 2010 www.DSSResources.com D. J. Power, Editor Vol. 11, No. 18


IN THIS ISSUE How Does MDM impact data-driven DSS? by Dan Power Master data management (MDM) is a complex process made up of a number of interrelated tasks. In general, MDM involves defining, maintaining and sharing consistent definitions of business entities and their attributes across all organization databases. MDM involves creating a single, comprehensive view of data names, definitions and characteristics. Master data management projects must be carefully planned and executed in terms of people, processes and technologies. An ongoing MDM process can improve the quality of data, create a consistent classification of data elements, and improve the identification of data that must be captured. A successful MDM project with ongoing maintenance of master data can improve data-driven DSS in an organization. Organizational MDM processes and practices can help or hinder the use of data-driven DSSs. Read			ADVERTISEMENT De-Risking Data Migration: The Case for Data Quality Technology This white paper by Dylan Jones provides practical advice that will help the reader understand the pivotal role data quality technology must play in a data migration. Jones describes five distinct implementations of data quality technology in detail, each one providing clear evidence for the need to - and the benefits of - adopting the right data quality approach in data migration projects.



	De-Risking Data Migration: The Case for Data Quality Technology This white paper by Dylan Jones provides practical advice that will help the reader understand the pivotal role data quality technology must play in a data migration. Jones describes five distinct implementations of data quality technology in detail, each one providing clear evidence for the need to - and the benefits of - adopting the right data quality approach in data migration projects.
	Now Available! Dan Power's most recent book: "Decision Support Basics" Because of increasing complexity, rapid change and risk, managers have an obligation to shareholders to learn about and understand computerized decision support systems (DSS). DSS Links: Link to Dan Power at www.linkedin.com/in/danpower Read more articles at DSSResources.com Visit the article archive at DSS News Archive Ask Dan! Glossary DSS Articles Interviews Reflections What's New Please send your questions to: Daniel Power

Decision Sciences Institute 2010 Annual Meeting
Join us at the 2010 DSI 41st Annual Meeting November 20 - 23, 2010
This years theme: Challenging the Status Quo -- Breakthrough Innovations that Rejuvenate Organizations

A little revolution is a good thing now and then. In 2009 the Decisions Science Institute (DSI) celebrated its 40th year of existence as one of the leading academic societies. The annual conference in 2010 marks the beginning of the next 40 years, in which we expect to break new ground, try new ideas, and create new value for all participants.

BI Congress II: The Gateway to the Future on Analytics
Join us at the BI Congress II in Saint Louis, MO on December 11 and 12, 2010 and help shape the future of analytics!

The 2010 Business Intelligence Congress II will bring together academic professionals and industry representatives who share a common passion for research and education innovation in the field of analytics. In the spirit of open innovation - learn from, contribute your knowledge to, and brainstorm with the key industry and academic movers and shakers!

MicroStrategy Mobile iPad app featured on iTunes best seller app list
MicroStrategy Incorporated, a leading worldwide provider of business intelligence (BI) software, today announced that the MicroStrategy Mobile iPad App was recently listed on the iTunes Best Seller list of Free Business iPad Apps. MicroStrategy's latest release of MicroStrategy Mobile takes full advantage of the native capabilities of the iPhone® and iPad™ to provide intuitive business intelligence that is optimized for the mobile user. MicroStrategy Mobile inherits the core strengths of the MicroStrategy 9 platform to provide an enterprise-grade foundation for mobile applications, including high performance, comprehensive security, and high-scale operation for tens of thousands of users.

Teradata transforms disparate business projects into high-yield intelligence.
Teradata Corporation, today announced that its Professional Services group now offers an industry leading capability to help customers establish a Business Intelligence Competency Center (BICC). A BICC provides strategy and delivery capabilities for aligning people, processes and technology with the goal of driving intelligence, insights and better decision-making throughout an organization. “According to Gartner's annual survey of chief information officer technology priorities, business intelligence remained among the top five priorities in 2009 and it was number one in each of the previous four years. …Chief information officers continue to view business intelligence among their top priorities for improving decision making and operational efficiencies that drive top-line revenue and bottom-line profitability,” said Rita Sallam, Research Director, Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Business Intelligence Platforms research report, January 29, 2010.

Call for papers: Journal of Decision Systems (JDS) special issue on “Decision Making in Web 2.0 and Social Media Environments”, due January 15, 2011
Call for Papers Journal of Decision Systems (JDS) at http://jds.revuesonline.com/ for a Special issue on “Decision Making in Web 2.0 and Social Media Environments”. The submission deadline is January 15, 2011. The Guest Editors are Gloria Phillips-Wren, Loyola University Maryland, and Dan Power, University of Northern Iowa.

IBM helps construction firm boost number of clients by 40% through mobile real-time trends analysis
IBM announced that it is helping construction firm VCC enable its mobile sales force with instant and portable access to all the critical information and insights needed to successfully bid on new building projects and support clients in the field. Using analytics and mobile technologies, field-based project managers can harness the wealth of company proposals, project data bases, industry trends data, best practices and sales contacts via their smart phones to quickly respond to new opportunities and help expand their business.

700+ people visualize a data-driven world at Tableau's 3rd annual conference
Tableau Software, the global leader in fast analytics and data visualization software, is hosting more than 700 business intelligence professionals at its third annual Customer Conference this week, confirming that rapid-fire business intelligence is bursting through the floodgates of analytics trends. More than doubling the attendance of last year's event, the conference provides 26 hours of in-depth training including a sneak peek at the company's highly anticipated new version of its rapid-fire business intelligence software.

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