Conceptual Data Modeling White Papers

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Ten Things to Avoid in a Data Model
sponsored by CA ERwin from CA Technologies
WHITE PAPER: The construction of a data model is one of the more difficult tasks of software engineering and is often pivotal to the success or failure of a project. Many factors determine the effectiveness of a data model. In this white paper, industry expert Michael Blaha covers the Top 10 pitfalls to avoid - from both the strategy and detail perspective.
Posted: 20 Apr 2011 | Published: 20 Apr 2011

CA ERwin from CA Technologies

Choosing visual properties for successful visualizations
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: In the following article, IBM experts address a key aspect in the design process.
Posted: 09 Oct 2013 | Published: 09 Oct 2013

IBM

Harvard Business Review's Guide to Visualizing Data
sponsored by SAS
WHITE PAPER: The following Harvard Business Review report explores the current state of data visualisation. Hear from many leading authors on how to leverage data visualisation, and the right times to use it.
Posted: 24 Apr 2014 | Published: 24 Apr 2014

SAS

Sybase PowerDesigner for information architecture
sponsored by Sybase, an SAP company
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

Sybase, an SAP company

Competitive Analysis of Market Leaders in Data Modeling: PowerDesigner, ERwin and ER/Studio
sponsored by Sybase, an SAP company
WHITE PAPER: Read this paper to learn all the factors you need to consider when choosing a data modeling tool. You will learn about the different model types and how each tool measures up to the demanding needs of your company today and in the future. This paper will lay out all the information you need to make a clear decision on data modeling today.
Posted: 09 Jun 2009 | Published: 09 Jun 2009

Sybase, an SAP company

Business-Model-Driven Data Warehousing: Keeping Data Warehouses Connected to Your Business
sponsored by Kalido
WHITE PAPER: This paper analyzes the issues of conventional data warehouse design process and explains how this practice can be improved using a business-model-driven process in support of effective Business Intelligence.
Posted: 04 Jun 2008 | Published: 01 Jun 2008

Kalido

Data Visualization: 7 Considerations for Visualization Deployment
sponsored by SAS
WHITE PAPER: The following white paper explores the top 7 considerations for implementing a data visualization solution in your enterprise. Learn how data visualization can give way to far deeper insights, better decision making, and much more.
Posted: 05 May 2014 | Published: 28 Apr 2014

SAS

Does Data Modeling Still Matter Amid the Market Shift to XML, NoSQL,Big Data, and the Cloud?
sponsored by Embarcadero Technologies, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Many organizations have reconsidered their commitments to data modeling in the face of NoSQL and big data systems, as well as XML information management. However, should you really be shifting focus away from data modeling?
Posted: 24 Feb 2014 | Published: 24 Feb 2014

Embarcadero Technologies, Inc.

A Usability Comparison of the Top Three Data Modeling Tools
sponsored by CA ERwin from CA Technologies
WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to get a comparison of data modeling tools.
Posted: 20 Oct 2011 | Published: 20 Oct 2011

CA ERwin from CA Technologies

The Benefits of Data Modeling in Business Intelligence
sponsored by CA ERwin from CA Technologies
WHITE PAPER: Through data modeling of BI systems, we can meet many of today’s data challenges. Through logical and physical modeling of business intelligence systems, we can enable the delivery of the correct business information to business users. Read this paper to learn more.
Posted: 08 Jun 2010 | Published: 30 Oct 2009

CA ERwin from CA Technologies