Tag Archives: Data Integration Platform

Revive Enterprise Architecture With Transformational SOA Data Integration

On November 10, Informatica made history with the launch of Informatica 9. In my mind, being a SOA enthusiast, another equally significant event transpired – the birth of SOA-based Data Services – transformational SOA data integration that can revive your enterprise architecture.   So, what exactly are SOA-based Data Services and why am I so excited?

What Components Are Required To Be Information Driven?

Being information driven is as much an organizational commitment as it is a technology commitment. The following outlines the major components required to be information driven. Data Governance (DG) – DG is the overarching program for a data driven company. In my last blog, I defined DG as the practice of managing data as a [...]

The Importance Of AddressDoctor To Informatica Customers

This week, we announced the acquisition of AddressDoctor, the market leader of global address validation with coverage for over 200 countries and territories. This is another example of how we are continually working to deliver the most advanced data quality products to our customers. Address Doctor provides an address validation engine which is already fully [...]

Data Integration Platforms: Not Just “What”, but “How” – Part 2

As I discussed before, it’s not enough to walk through a functional checklist for a data integration platform.  It’s important to make sure that it works in the right way.   In my last posting, I discussed the concept of a “unified” platform and its implications for the user experience. The second key aspect of how [...]