Analysis by ETL …
Performing source-system analysis by writing ETL is just about the most expensive way you can do it; but many organisations do exactly that. Why? Because they “can’t afford” to do their analysis the cheaper way. No,…
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BI Convention over Configuration
The convention over configuration discussion when designing a data warehouse often leads to fanatical discussions by technical people over the ‘best’ approach to do things. Convention can be used to define the standard way to design…
Read MoreProcess Neutral Data Modelling
This paper describes in detail the process for creating an enterprise data warehouse physical data model that is less susceptible to change. Change is one of the largest on-going costs in a data warehouse and therefore…
Read MoreETIS – The global IT association for telecommunications
ETIS (http://etis.org) is a membership based organisation which brings together the major telecommunications providers in Europe on key information and communication technology issues. The mission of ETIS is to enable its members to improve their business performance…
Read MoreProcess Neutral Data Modelling Concepts
This is the first presentation to ETIS held in Brussels in November 2008 It takes a deep dive look at the problems with conventional data modelling for the data warehousing and looks at an alternative approach known…
Read MoreAn Introduction To Process Neutral Data Modelling
A presentation given to the UK Oracle User Group about the technique of process neutral data modelling Process Neutral Data Modelling is A method of designing a data model for a data warehouse that is less…
Read MoreTemplate Solutions for Data Warehouses and Data Marts
A presentation given in 1998 to the Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence Conference on the value of using template solutions for data warehouses and data marts. It describes the types of reporting system and discusses the templates then…
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