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Sybase IQ "Quick Start Guide"
WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to learn the advantages of column-based databases, and see if it's right for your organization. Some of the key findings include how column-based databases perform faster and require less maintenance, while also performing better with analytic applications.
Posted: 09 Aug 2012 | Published: 09 Aug 2012


SearchSQLServer.com Handbook: Striking It Rich? SQL Server Joins the Rush to Harness, Analyze Big Data
EBOOK: Microsoft has worked to address the big issue of "big data," as companies are dealing with a constant influx of digital information. SQL Server is no exception, and Microsoft has given its enterprise database a big data makeover. This e-book takes a close look at SQL Server 2012 and finds out why some DBAs are flocking to it—and why others aren't.
Posted: 08 Aug 2012 | Published: 07 Aug 2012


What’s in YOUR Architecture?
WHITE PAPER: Read this brief yet insightful paper now to learn about the basic components of information architecture, including master data management and data quality, and learn how Sybase can enable your company to integrate all of these aspects into a complete and holistic information architecture.
Posted: 17 Apr 2012 | Published: 12 Apr 2012


Business Oriented Information Architecture
WHITE PAPER: This paper outlines an information architecture (IA) and why it is useful in determining everything from the robustness of IT projects to testing business process scenarios to see if they satisfy the wide-ranging needs of your business. Read this now to learn more about IA, including its basic design, how to start your program and more.
Posted: 17 Apr 2012 | Published: 16 Apr 2012


Sybase PowerDesigner for information architecture
WHITE PAPER: This paper explains how modeling information architecture (IA) can help reduce the costs associated with data management. Read this now and learn about the benefits of implementing IA and how Sybase's option offers modeling support for database design and enterprise architecture.  
Posted: 16 Apr 2012 | Published: 16 Apr 2012


Building a Better Data Dictionary with PowerDesigner®
WHITE PAPER: Data dictionaries are a great tool to help in your quest to derive meaning and insight from your data, allowing you to standardize context and definitions to gain consistency and reusability, and propel this quality data into strategic decision-making and business plans. This brief paper outlines the specs and benefits of data dictionaries.
Posted: 16 Apr 2012 | Published: 16 Apr 2012


SearchBusinessAnalytics.com Tip Guide: The Wrong way: Worst practices in ‘big data’ analytics programs
EGUIDE: This expert tip guide takes the less-traveled approach of letting you inside some of the worst practices associated with big data analytics today. Read this resource now and learn what not to do when it comes to analyzing big data, including assuming the software offers all the answers, forgetting lessons of the past and so much more.
Posted: 27 Mar 2012 | Published: 27 Mar 2012


SearchBusinessAnalytics.com Tip Guide: Predictive analytics project challenge: Keeping the faith in findings
EGUIDE: This tip guide can restore your conviction in predictive analytics through advice on how to foster a feeling of trust in their pivotal results. Learn why one firm is comparing and contrasting the predictive analytics results with those of their gut instincts, enabling users to see how the predictive models translated into better business decisions.
Posted: 23 Mar 2012 | Published: 23 Mar 2012


SearchBusinessAnalytics.com Tip Guide: Advanced analytics key component for ‘decision management systems’
EGUIDE: This tip guide offers an explanation from industry expert James Taylor as to why every customer should not be treated the same in today's ever-evolving business environment. Taylor details why decision management systems involving automation are essential to making successful strategic and operational decisions that please your customers.
Posted: 23 Mar 2012 | Published: 23 Mar 2012


SearchBusinessAnalytics.com Tip Guide: Data warehousing best practices to support ‘big data’: No small task
EGUIDE: Read this expert tip guide from SearchBusinessAnalytics.com as BI luminary Wayne Eckerson and other experts, including Lyndsay Wise, delve into detail on the necessary facets involved in properly handling big data, such as preparing a data warehouse to effectively manage it by scaling up or scaling out.
Posted: 23 Mar 2012 | Published: 23 Mar 2012


SearchBusinessAnalytics.com Tip Guide: IT, BI pros share their secrets to ‘big data’ analytics success
EGUIDE: Think big. That's just one secretive tidbit on effectively handling big data analytics offered up by IT professionals in this expert e-guide. Read this resource now and learn why solid system planning, business-user involvement and a clearly thought-out deployment strategy are all necessary components to a sound big data analytics initiative.
Posted: 23 Mar 2012 | Published: 23 Mar 2012


SearchBusinessAnalytics Tip Guide: Trouble spots: 'Big data' pitfalls in the data warehousing process
EGUIDE: This expert tip guide from SearchBusinessAnalytics.com is an excellent starting point on your quest to discover if you're equipped to handle the onslaught of big data. Take a few minutes to read this resource now and learn best practices to help you navigate the challenges associated with big data.
Posted: 21 Mar 2012 | Published: 20 Mar 2012


SearchBusinessAnalytics Tip Guide: Analysts see room for growth on Hadoop, other 'big data' technologies
EGUIDE: Take a few minutes to read this brief expert tip guide from SearchBusinessAnalytics.com and learn valuable tips and advice for reviewing big data technology options. Learn why Hadoop, for all its hype, still has room to grow and accommodate broader enterprise users.
Posted: 21 Mar 2012 | Published: 20 Mar 2012


Tip Guide: Predictive analytics and ‘big data’: The good, the bad and the ugly
EGUIDE: Read this expert tip guide and learn from Ventana's David Menninger why such a glaring chasm exists between the priority and actual usage of predictive analytics. Menninger offers up advice on managing a predictive analytics program and explains how to overcome the hurdles and pitfalls that may stand in your path.
Posted: 01 Mar 2012 | Published: 01 Mar 2012


Tip Guide: ‘Big data’ finds ally in predictive analytics, but combo requires care
EGUIDE: This brief expert tip guide from SearchBusinessAnalytics.com offers up some best practices for properly delving into predictive analytics. You also will gain insight into the collaborative process you should adhere to when implementing new predictive analytics software.
Posted: 01 Mar 2012 | Published: 01 Mar 2012


Tip Guide: ‘Big data’ analytics projects easier said than done – but doable
EGUIDE: Read this exceptional expert tip guide and learn best practices to help you better understand the market and also glean insight on how to gain value and competitive advantages from applying big data analytics.
Posted: 29 Feb 2012 | Published: 29 Feb 2012


Tip Guide: Best practices for ‘big data’ analytics rely on familiar disciplines
EGUIDE: Big data analytics continues to evolve, but proven data management practices remain the same and always will hold true. Check out this SearchBusinessAnalytics.com expert tip guide to learn best practices for big data analytics strategies and initiatives.
Posted: 29 Feb 2012 | Published: 29 Feb 2012


Tip Guide: Data scientists dig open source tools, transaction data
EGUIDE: In this brief yet exceptional expert tip guide from SearchBusinessAnalytics.com, you will learn about data scientists and their important role of analyzing big data. Read this now as Michael Driscoll, the chief technology officer and co-founder of analytics firm Metamarkets, discusses how data and its analyzing tools have recently changed.
Posted: 29 Feb 2012 | Published: 29 Feb 2012


Tip Guide: Data scientists helping businesses navigate ‘big data’ seas
EGUIDE: Data scientists are adept at a combination of analytical, statistical, machine-learning, coding and quantitative skills, with the desire and willingness to explore voluminous amounts of data. Check out this expert tip guide from SearchBusinessAnalytics.com to learn how a data scientist can help your business navigate the big data landscape.
Posted: 29 Feb 2012 | Published: 29 Feb 2012


Tip Guide: 'Big data' poses big challenges for traditional analytics approaches
EGUIDE: This expert tip guide from SearchBusinessAnalytics.com is an excellent starting point toward learning about big data analytics and its benefits. It touches on topics such as ill-equipped traditional business intelligence (BI) and data warehousing systems, data processing, Hadoop and more.
Posted: 29 Feb 2012 | Published: 29 Feb 2012


Tip Guide: 'Big data' is friend, foe or fake? TDWI conference goers weigh in
EGUIDE: This brief yet exceptional expert tip guide from SearchBusinessAnalytics.com offers market insight from attendees of the 2012 The Data Warehousing Institute's BI Executive Summit. Learn from these experienced thinkers whether big data is all 'hype' or if it is a justified and meaningful tool.
Posted: 29 Feb 2012 | Published: 29 Feb 2012


Tip Guide: Skills shortage, training present pitfalls for 'big data' analytics
EGUIDE: Big data analytics may be all the hype, but the technology involved is still rather raw and non-user-friendly. Experts are also in scarce supply. Read this expert tip guide to learn about current training challenges involved in emerging analytics strategies and also gain insight into how one company is handling such obligations.
Posted: 29 Feb 2012 | Published: 29 Feb 2012


SearchBusinessAnalytics E-Guide: Deriving Value from Big Data
EGUIDE: Big data is one of most-hyped trends in today's business intelligence (BI), analytics and data markets. Yet challenges still exist, such as gaining visibility into sets of big data. Read this SearchBusinessAnalytics.com expert e-guide and learn best practices for big data analytics projects as well as disciplines to implement in your strategy.
Posted: 29 Feb 2012 | Published: 29 Feb 2012


SearchBusinessAnalytics E-Guide: Real-world big data strategies for analytics
EGUIDE: This expert e-guide will examine the challenges big data poses for traditional analytics approaches and insight from TDWI attendees on their feedback on the big data phenomenon.
Posted: 28 Feb 2012 | Published: 28 Feb 2012


SearchBusinessAnalytics E-Guide: The growing role of the data scientist
EGUIDE: In this two-part interview, SearchBusinessAnalytics.com editor Nicole Laskowski will explore how data scientists are using predictive analytics to shed light on the future.
Posted: 28 Feb 2012 | Published: 28 Feb 2012