SearchDataManagement: Tips, expert advice and sample chapters

In-database analytics demystified

Craig Stedman — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:00:39 EST

In this podcast, you'll hear a vendor-neutral, executive overview of in-database analytics technology. Find out how the technology works -- and how companies are leveraging it.

Trends and tips for using business intelligence and analytics in retail

Justin M. Aucoin — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:51:34 EST

Read about business intelligence trends in the retail industry and get tips for using BI and analytics technology, with real-world examples from retailers.

Trends and tips for using business intelligence in financial services

Justin M. Aucoin — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:28:07 EST

Find out about new business intelligence (BI) trends in the financial services industry and get tips from experts for using BI within financial organizations.

Shredding XML docs into relational tables with annotated XML schemas

Justin M. Aucoin — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:53:49 EST

In this XML tutorial, find out how to shred XML documents into relational tables with annotated XML schemas with 14 examples. Plus, learn how to define schemas visually in IBM Data Studio.

How to shred XML with the DB2 XMLTABLE function

Justin M. Aucoin — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:53:49 EST

In this XML guide, learn how to shred XML using the DB2 XMLTABLE function with detailed examples. Find out when you should store XML in a hybrid fashion and how to create relational views over XML data.

Examples of single and bulk XML shredding of XML documents

Justin M. Aucoin — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:53:49 EST

In this guide, learn how to perform single and bulk XML shredding, plus find plenty of examples of documents being shredded.

Advantages and disadvantages of XML shredding

Justin M. Aucoin — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:53:49 EST

Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of XML shredding and different shredding methods, plus find out when shredding is and isn't a good option for your company.

The importance and benefits of operational decision making

Justin M. Aucoin — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:41:00 EDT

In this section of 'Smart (Enough) System', you'll learn the importance of operational decisions and different strategies that influence decision making. You'll also read about key BI terms including business agility, strategic alignment and decision support.

Benefits of operational, real-time capabilities in smart systems

Justin M. Aucoin — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:41:00 EDT

Learn how to build smart systems and discover common characteristics of smart systems including operational and agile functionality and real-time capabilities. Find definitions of agile compliance, loose coupling and human latency and learn new Web 2.0 features to leverage.

How to make operational decisions and data corporate assets

Justin M. Aucoin — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:41:00 EDT

In this excerpt, you'll find out why operational decisions matter to businesses and how to turn operational decisions into a corporate asset. You'll also learn about the five characteristics of effective operational decision making and what traits your operational decisions need to be turned into solid corporate assets.