March 8, 2007

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Level: Introductory/All Levels

Data Integration (DI) is a hot topic, with hundreds of vendor in the space. There is a great deal written, most of which addresses the tools and technology to facilitate the physical integration. Tools are great, but are still just tools. To ensure a successful DI initiative, a framework composed of a strategy, standards, designs and governance needs to be included. The presentation covers:

• Understanding of DI and the nature of data (relational, states, types).
• DI Framework
  • Structure for integration (standards, guidelines, processes, policies, DI “rules”, integration patterns).
  • Integration decisions made by the business through data stewardship and DI issue resolution (security, compliance, quality standards).
  • DI Design/Plan (business design, source data research/analysis, target integrated design, transformation rules/mapping).
  • Strategy and governance for the on-going maintenance (change management, data quality program). This presentation is meant to raise awareness of the importance of a DI framework to the success of a data integration initiative.

Noreen Kendle has over 25 years experience in information systems management including 18 years specializing in enterprise data architecture. She has recently completed 11 years with Delta Air Lines as the manager of Enterprise Data Architecture and presently is an Enterprise Data Architecture consultant specializing in Enterprise data integration, BI and Data Warehousing, data (relational dimensional) and process modeling, data security, as well as data management/governance. In addition to an extensive background in data architecture management, her experience includes facilitation, speaking publishing in TDAN, training seminars, management of large enterprise data initiatives, as well as at DAMA International US & Europe, Teradata Partners, and Enterprise Data Forum.