Data-Ed Online: Data Systems Integration & Business Value Pt. 1: Metadata

Certain systems are more data focused than others. Usually their primary focus is on accomplishing integration of disparate data. In these cases, failure is most often attributable to the adoption of a single pillar (silver bullet). The three webinars in the Data Systems Integration and Business Value series are designed to illustrate that good systems development more often depends on at least three DM disciplines (pie wedges) in order to provide a solid foundation.

Much of the discussion of metadata focuses on understanding it and the associated technologies. While these are important, they represent a typical tool/technology focus and this has not achieved significant results to date. A more relevant question when considering pockets of metadata is: Whether to include them in the scope organizational metadata practices. By understanding what it means to include items in the scope of your metadata practices, you can begin to build systems that allow you to practice sophisticated ways to advance their data management and supported business initiatives. After a bit of practice in this manner you can position your organization to better exploit any and all metadata technologies.

Learning objectives include:

How do metadata practices contribute to business value
Lower operational costs
More flexible/adaptable architectures
What is metadata and why is it important (value proposition focus)
Metadata variety (types & subject areas)
Metadata Management Building blocks
Understanding foundational metadata concepts based on the Data Management Body of Knowledge (DMBOK)
How to utilize metadata practices in support of business strategy