Build It, Buy It, Cloud It? The IT Decision Puzzle
The Never-Ending Question in IT: Which Approach to Take? As a Consultant, I would typically answer with = it depends! Then a typical conversation starts with an expression of...
2025-03-05
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Data Governance: The Invisible AI Accelerator
Introduction Do you remember the effort of tidying up your BI and reporting systems, only to find yourself facing a labyrinth of inconsistent data, missing values, and unclear ownership?...
2025-03-05 (first published: 2025-02-20)
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Data Strategy Checklist for 2025
Reflecting on data strategy projects from 2024, key lessons include starting with clear business objectives, prioritizing data ethics and security, and fostering collaboration between business and IT teams. Also,...
2025-02-17
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When is the perfect moment to build a data strategy in a company?
Introduction The challenge enterprises face is adopting new technologies to manage data. But, even more importantly, using the latest technologies is not a solution by itself, and companies should think first about adding value to the organization through...
2025-02-16
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The pros and cons of self-service BI: What every industry leader should know
Introduction Growing enterprises or businesses that want to remain competitive must make quick decisions daily. While experience and expertise are essential in that process, making those critical calls is...
2025-02-14
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Building Effective Data Governance Framework: Top Areas to Focus On
Introduction Building a practical data governance framework can feel like building a house: you need a strong foundation, reliable materials, and the right team to make it all work. Data governance is crucial for organizations to manage, protect, and utilize their data effectively. A well-defined framework...
2025-02-13
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Data Governance: The Invisible AI Accelerator
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2025-01-31 (first published: 2025-01-20)
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Challenges Enterprises Face When Adopting AI
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2025-01-22 (first published: 2025-01-14)
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The pros and cons of self-service BI: What every industry leader should know
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2025-01-20 (first published: 2024-11-04)
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2025-01-16
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Blogs
Are Blogs Still Relevant? I Think They Still Are.
As for me, I'll keep writing whenever time permits. I don't expect every post...
Reading Blogs: T-SQL Tuesday #204
By Steve Jones
This is an interesting invitation this month. Jeff Ianucci is a new host, and...
Are Blogs Still Relevant? - T-SQL Tuesday #204
By alevyinroc
T-SQL Tuesday is a monthly blog party hosted by a different community member each...
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Slow - Linked server query
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Too Many Choices
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Question of the Day
Too Many Choices
I have a table, dbo.MasterBrands, with this data:
BrandID OfficialName 1 Samsung 2 Apple 3 Microsoft 4 Adidas 5 Coca-ColaI run this query. What is returned for Coca-Cola?
SELECT CHOOSE(BrandID, 'Conglomerate', 'Tech and Design', 'Desktop', 'Apparel') FROM dbo.MasterBrands;See possible answers