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Enterprise Data Management

Driving towards Enterprise Business Data Management

Description:

The business view of data is differs from the IT view of data. IT focuses on the technology used to manage various forms of data such as databases, documents, signals, content and so on. The business view of data management takes into account the meaningful use of all types of data. Business data management includes how you effectively use the data, information, content and knowledge scattered throughout the organization. So, data management today encompasses a larger scope than managing a database with numbers or some application data files. Further, old data methods and thinking like old technology inhibit successful enterprise excellence.

Business data management is squeezed between two strong forces of change. The IT function and related data management are subject to pressure from new technologies as well as business volatility. These pressures demand better data and information management and planning. Changing technology such as cloud computing and increased uses of information and related delivery systems means alignment and direction becomes more critical to success of the business.

  • Explain the various types of data that an organization has to manage.
  • Define the life cycle for the different types of data within the organization.
  • Assess the data management strategy and show where there are impacts and opportunities.
  • Describe the options in organizing the various types of data in an organization.
  • Prepare a metadata management plan and suggest the appropriate tools for managing the metadata.
  • Describe and define the document management needs of the organization.
  • Explain the knowledge management process and the types of knowledge that are significant to the business.
  • Prepare a structure that represents the organization of various types of content.
  • Propose a project that would identify the types of data that are meaningful to the business.

This course is intended for those who are concerned with data management and the strategic use of data by their enterprise. This includes a number of key tasks such as, aligning data strategy with the direction of the business, understanding the role of data in the business today and implementing a reliable methodology for developing the data management plan. This course also covers the related topics such as metadata management that are needed to properly complete an understanding of data management needs. The goal is to develop the correct data management direction for the business.

Duration: 4 days

To learn more, get an icon Information Technology (IT) course brochure.