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Historic Nature of Data

This document discusses best practices in data warehousing. It recommends maintaining a single version of the truth across data warehouses through data integration. It also recommends moving from historical to real-time data distribution to enable instant visibility and support for business decision making. Emerging technologies like service-oriented architectures and web services are seen as enabling real-time data distribution. The conclusion emphasizes training employees to leverage data warehouses and recognizing them as a valuable enterprise asset that should be part of the overall IT architecture.

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Historic Nature of Data

This document discusses best practices in data warehousing. It recommends maintaining a single version of the truth across data warehouses through data integration. It also recommends moving from historical to real-time data distribution to enable instant visibility and support for business decision making. Emerging technologies like service-oriented architectures and web services are seen as enabling real-time data distribution. The conclusion emphasizes training employees to leverage data warehouses and recognizing them as a valuable enterprise asset that should be part of the overall IT architecture.

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Best Practices in Data Warehousing

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