Contact Zone is open-source extract, transform and load (ETL), and data quality software. Easily build and manage data transformations to cleanse, update, standardize and enrich contact information, helping reduce costs, improve communications and easily integrate enterprise data. 

This white paper offers up a comprehensive comparison of the Oracle Exadata and IBM Netezza data warehouse appliance, helping you decide which is the better fit for your business. Read this now and learn how they stack up in terms of online transaction processing (OLTP), query performance, simplicity of operation, value and more. 

Databases hold a wealth of important information but without proper upkeep it is worthless. Read this white paper to learn how easy it is to prevent huge database errors with data cleansing processes. 

<p class="Default">Since BI tools are critical to the success of your organization, securing an effective, well-executed process for BI data integration should be a top priority. Access this expert e-guide for tips and techniques on data integration.</p> 

The best practitioners of online marketing are those who meld Internet marketing and technology tools with timely follow-up and tried-and-true, old fashioned human contact. This podcast walks you through key strategies for implementing an effective lead follow-up and qualification process 

This SearchSQLServer.com E-Guide examines several options for moving data and discusses complex scenarios in which ongoing data synchronization is needed. You'll learn some of the basic steps to ensure a successful SQL Server migration. 

SQL Server 2008 R2 has been labeled a BI release because of its new features for business intelligence. In this interactive classroom, industry expert Don Jones explains the improvements made to existing SQL Server BI features like SSRS. Learn about the benefits of self-service BI and Master Data Services. Then take a quiz to test your knowledge. 

In this podcast you’ll hear insights from BI experts at Dell and Oracle on trends and best practices in the BI market that you can put to use at your organization today! 

As IT budgets continue to slump, you'll need to develop a solid case for the SQL Server upgrade. Inside this e-Book, learn about the features that will get the management buy-in. 

Data warehouse appliances have transformed the DW with a platform designed to deliver optimal price and performance with extreme simplicity. This paper outlines the IBM Netezza data warehouse appliance and how it offers extreme time to value, agility and ability to grow with new workloads, cost reduction of ongoing maintenance and more. 

Read this insightful white paper now and learn how a data warehouse accelerator can help you swiftly decipher patterns, predict future trends and improve the overall performance of your warehouse while also minimising manual tuning. 

Industry expert Wayne Eckerson knows a thing or two about big data and how to handle it. So, it's in your best interest to view the second installment of a two-part video series as Eckerson discusses data warehouse architectures for storing big data. Learn how to evaluate whether data architectures can handle big data, amongst much more. 

Dell and Intel and Microsoft have partnered to provide a high-performance, reliable, secure business intelligence platform that puts familiar applications and collaboration capabilities in the hands of business analysts while giving IT the tools it needs to efficiently manage and maintain the technology. Check out this white paper to learn more.