Why is Agile Data Warehousing Important?
It is difficult to translate a software development methodology to data warehousing, but it can be done. In this interview with TDWIs David Stodder, Bruce Szalwinski discusses the value found in Cobalts commitment to the iterative style and incremental delivery of agile development for data warehousing.
60 Seconds Smarter: Data Modeling
Tackling tough tech in a minute or less. This episode explores Data Modeling with Steve Hoberman, Data Modeling expert, author and educator.
Its always best when business and IT work together, but sometimes it seems like theyre not speaking the same language. Here are nine do-or-die questions board members and senior executives should raise when discussing technology strategy with IT and business managers.
Theres no shortage of talk on cloud computing. But Gartner analyst Thomas J. Bittman recently cut through the hype to determine the five key trends that are influencing private cloud computing.
Bittman anticipates an approximately 10-times increase in private cloud deployments, which will show enterprises where cloud fits and where its completely overhyped. Ultimately, this will lead to an immediate future of quick trial and error.

