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Chapter 4: Databases and Data Warehouses. Learning objectives. 1. Information resources 2. Database advantages 3. Relational database 4. Master data management 5. Data warehouse 6. Information management. Information resources. Structured information Unstructured information
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Learning objectives 1. Information resources 2. Database advantages 3. Relational database 4. Master data management 5. Data warehouse 6. Information management
Information resources • Structured information • Unstructured information • Semi-structured information • Metadata
Quality of information • Accuracy • Precision • Completeness • Consistency • Timeliness • Bias • Duplication
File processing systems • Redundancy and inconsistency • Lack of integration • Inconsistent definitions • Dependence
Databases • Reduced redundancy • Integrity and accuracy • Ability to adapt to changes • Performance and scalability • Security
Database architecture • One to one (1:1) • One to many (1:M) • Many to many (M:M)
Relational database • Tables of records • Link field in one table to field in another table • Separates data from paths to retrieve data
Data model (1:2) • Entities and attributes • Primary key • Normalization
Retrieving information • Structured query language (SQL) • Interactive voice response (IVR) • Natural language interfaces
Managing the database • Performance tuning and scalability • Integrity, security, and recovery • Documentation
Multiple databases • Integration challenges • Shadow systems • Master data management • Data stewards
Human element • Ownership issues • Databases without boundaries • Stakeholders
Summary 1. Information resources 2. Database advantages 3. Relational database 4. Master data management 5. Data warehouse 6. Information management
UK police case • Video surveillance • Automatic plate number recognition • Database • Queries and data mining • Privacy
Colgate Palmolive case • $15 billion sales, 70 countries • Consistency in products and data • Colgate Business Planning (CBP)—profit, loss and ROI by product, region, and retailer • Reinvested $100 million in most profitable promotions, goal $300 million