You're not alone!
Data is a gold mine that forms the foundation for business decisions and revenue growth. Data is a key asset for knowing and understanding your clients, vendors, and materials completely. Data quality initiatives can add millions of dollars to your business' bottom line through increased sales, lower distribution costs, and better compliance. Gain insight on how to overcome data quality obstacles during a complimentary web seminar on the importance of data quality to your company.
Data quality issues are costing U.S. businesses more than $600 billion a year states TDWI. The Aberdeen Group reports that "inaccuracies in data quality cost upwards of $800 million annually and continue to grow." How can your company ensure your data is error free? The only way to ensure your data is error free is by modifying the roles that your people play and the processes and technology involved in creating and communicating your information.
In this Webinar, you will learn...
• The impact of data quality on your business
• Common causes of poor data quality
• Best practices and key elements of data quality
• How to gain business support and sponsorship
• Establishing sustainability - managing vs. cleaning the data
• What to expect as a result of your efforts!
Speakers: Doug Jones, VP for Utopia, Inc., formerly of Firstlogic and Ernie Dacho, Solutions Consultant
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
MDM Data Governance Webinar 09/16
Securing initial, positive results on your MDM and Data Governance project is critical to your long-term Enterprise Data Management (EDM) success. Setting the proper project boundaries and scope, along with establishing a multi-phase roadmap is essential to managing what can otherwise be a Herculean effort.
A data governance initiative also needs to win appropriate business sponsorship and develop a roadmap to completion for a successful outcome. This presentation will describe the results a global mining company achieved once they were able to align their strategic data management objectives, with a relevant, results-oriented, pragmatic EDM roadmap. Using our approach they were able to deliver early demonstrable results and gain momentum. This allowed them to take a corporate initiative from an enterprise ”PUSH” to a company-wide “PULL” initiative.
In this Webinar you will learn….
How to carve up your strategic objective into manageable phases, focused on tangible results with line-of-sight to your EDM efforts
Importance of aligning your EDM initiative to the business goals and objectives and winning executive sponsorship
Approach to gaining business user input and developing an actionable roadmap
How to establish decision criteria to ensure project phases are focused on high-value, visible results that the rest of the organization would like to replicate
Register today!
A data governance initiative also needs to win appropriate business sponsorship and develop a roadmap to completion for a successful outcome. This presentation will describe the results a global mining company achieved once they were able to align their strategic data management objectives, with a relevant, results-oriented, pragmatic EDM roadmap. Using our approach they were able to deliver early demonstrable results and gain momentum. This allowed them to take a corporate initiative from an enterprise ”PUSH” to a company-wide “PULL” initiative.
In this Webinar you will learn….
How to carve up your strategic objective into manageable phases, focused on tangible results with line-of-sight to your EDM efforts
Importance of aligning your EDM initiative to the business goals and objectives and winning executive sponsorship
Approach to gaining business user input and developing an actionable roadmap
How to establish decision criteria to ensure project phases are focused on high-value, visible results that the rest of the organization would like to replicate
Register today!
Utopia, Inc. Recognized by Inc. Magazine as One of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America
Our recent press release regarding our recognition on the Inc. 500|5000 2009 listing.
MUNDELEIN, Illinois – Utopia, Inc., a leading services and consulting firm dedicated exclusively to data lifecycle management, is proud to be recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of America’s fastest-growing private companies. The award recognizes the creativity, dedication and hard work that has gone into establishing Utopia as a leader in EDLM.
"Our inclusion in the 2009 ranking validates our in-market success, and value proposition for our customers," stated Arvind J. Singh, Co-Founder & CEO of Utopia, Inc. “Each year companies lose millions of dollars due to poor decision making based on inaccurate data.” Utopia helps its clients develop and execute an enterprise data strategy along with a roadmap to managing data as a key asset.” In the current economic environment, our customers are seeking ways to reduce costs, leverage current IT investments and streamline operations for efficiency. We enable our customers to deliver on these goals by helping them have access to accurate and timely information about their business,” added Singh.
Utopia will be acknowledged at the 28th Annual Inc. 500|5000 Conference and Awards Ceremony, which will be held September 23-25, 2009 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
The 2009 Inc. 5000 list ranks privately held companies according to percentage revenue growth from 2005 through 2008. The list serves as a unique report card on the U.S. economy. Despite the ongoing recession, aggregate revenue among the companies on the list actually increased to $214 billion, up $29 billion from last year, with a median three-year growth rate of 126 percent. The Inc. 5000 companies are responsible for creating more than 1 million jobs since their inception, making the list perhaps the best example of the impact private, fast-growing companies have on the economy.
About Utopia, Inc.
Utopia, Inc. is a global services and strategy consulting firm focused exclusively on Enterprise Data Lifecycle Management (EDLM). Utopia’s offerings range from strategic roadmap development and systems integration to data migration, data quality, and data governance services. Utopia is a SAP Consulting Gold Partner as well as a SAP Services Integration Partner with operations globally.
About Inc. Magazine:
Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures LLC, Inc. (www.inc.com) is the only major business magazine dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies that deliver real solutions for today's innovative company builders.
MUNDELEIN, Illinois – Utopia, Inc., a leading services and consulting firm dedicated exclusively to data lifecycle management, is proud to be recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of America’s fastest-growing private companies. The award recognizes the creativity, dedication and hard work that has gone into establishing Utopia as a leader in EDLM.
"Our inclusion in the 2009 ranking validates our in-market success, and value proposition for our customers," stated Arvind J. Singh, Co-Founder & CEO of Utopia, Inc. “Each year companies lose millions of dollars due to poor decision making based on inaccurate data.” Utopia helps its clients develop and execute an enterprise data strategy along with a roadmap to managing data as a key asset.” In the current economic environment, our customers are seeking ways to reduce costs, leverage current IT investments and streamline operations for efficiency. We enable our customers to deliver on these goals by helping them have access to accurate and timely information about their business,” added Singh.
Utopia will be acknowledged at the 28th Annual Inc. 500|5000 Conference and Awards Ceremony, which will be held September 23-25, 2009 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
The 2009 Inc. 5000 list ranks privately held companies according to percentage revenue growth from 2005 through 2008. The list serves as a unique report card on the U.S. economy. Despite the ongoing recession, aggregate revenue among the companies on the list actually increased to $214 billion, up $29 billion from last year, with a median three-year growth rate of 126 percent. The Inc. 5000 companies are responsible for creating more than 1 million jobs since their inception, making the list perhaps the best example of the impact private, fast-growing companies have on the economy.
About Utopia, Inc.
Utopia, Inc. is a global services and strategy consulting firm focused exclusively on Enterprise Data Lifecycle Management (EDLM). Utopia’s offerings range from strategic roadmap development and systems integration to data migration, data quality, and data governance services. Utopia is a SAP Consulting Gold Partner as well as a SAP Services Integration Partner with operations globally.
About Inc. Magazine:
Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures LLC, Inc. (www.inc.com) is the only major business magazine dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies that deliver real solutions for today's innovative company builders.
Friday, September 4, 2009
Data goes to die in Roach Motels?
Just wanted to share with everyone this great article on data quality. The author brings forth a lot of key points.
Below are a few highlights from the article...
"..:enterprise resource planning (ERP) and other enterprise software programs are the roach motels for data. They are where data goes to die."
"Reports that use the inaccurate data are just a bunch of garbage. This is the data quality meltdown."
"Collecting only data that is needed can save a huge amount of time and money."
http://www.forbes.com/2009/08/31/software-engineers-enterprise-technology-cio-network-data.html
Below are a few highlights from the article...
"..:enterprise resource planning (ERP) and other enterprise software programs are the roach motels for data. They are where data goes to die."
"Reports that use the inaccurate data are just a bunch of garbage. This is the data quality meltdown."
"Collecting only data that is needed can save a huge amount of time and money."
http://www.forbes.com/2009/08/31/software-engineers-enterprise-technology-cio-network-data.html
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
The Enterprise Data Puzzle
The Enterprise Data Puzzle: Putting the Pieces Together with EDLM
A framework for clearing the fog and building an effective road map
Businesses are starting to understand the significance of Enterprise Data Lifecycle Management (EDLM) and its impact on business results. Poor enterprise data quality and bad business processes create uncertainty, and often lead to delayed/inaccurate decision making. So where do you begin and how do you build an effective EDLM strategy?
A good EDLM road map should include an approach to managing master data, transaction data as well as un-structured data, throughout the lifecycle: from creation to archiving. Developing and implementing a sustainable approach to EDLM requires in-depth knowledge of best practices, a framework for data governance and a thorough understanding of the business reality at ground level.
In this Webinar, you will learn...
* How to build a sustainable enterprise data road map/framework
* How to factor in business reality and business goals into your strategy
* How to assess your organization's EDLM maturity level
* The business case: understanding the risks and opportunities
* The essentials: people, process and technology
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
1PM EST | 12PM CST | 10AM PST
Duration: One hour
Visit our website to register (either on the homepage or news section)
A framework for clearing the fog and building an effective road map
Businesses are starting to understand the significance of Enterprise Data Lifecycle Management (EDLM) and its impact on business results. Poor enterprise data quality and bad business processes create uncertainty, and often lead to delayed/inaccurate decision making. So where do you begin and how do you build an effective EDLM strategy?
A good EDLM road map should include an approach to managing master data, transaction data as well as un-structured data, throughout the lifecycle: from creation to archiving. Developing and implementing a sustainable approach to EDLM requires in-depth knowledge of best practices, a framework for data governance and a thorough understanding of the business reality at ground level.
In this Webinar, you will learn...
* How to build a sustainable enterprise data road map/framework
* How to factor in business reality and business goals into your strategy
* How to assess your organization's EDLM maturity level
* The business case: understanding the risks and opportunities
* The essentials: people, process and technology
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
1PM EST | 12PM CST | 10AM PST
Duration: One hour
Visit our website to register (either on the homepage or news section)
Friday, May 22, 2009
"Command and Control" for Data: Improving Interoperability, Visibility, and Governance
The amount of data that defense organizations produce continues to increase. Despite years of effort, organizations still can't fully integrate data and ensure accuracy across the entire enterprise, and that can adversely impact support to the warfighter. The defense data environment today tends to reflect the following characteristics:
• Applications are contained in disparate "stovepipe" systems
• There is a lack of an enterprise-wide data governance strategy
• Reports can't be consolidated and reconciled
• Data sharing is challenging due to fragmentation within organizations
Defense agencies are managing multiple systems of records; they have inconsistent data for decision making; and they lack a single source of truth for their data. As a result, conflicts and discrepancies can arise, with the potential for adversely impacting mission effectiveness and combat support.
When based on faulty or unsynchronized data, inaccurate and costly strategic decisions and processes can result, leading to extended decision cycle time, inaccurate risk assessments, and user dissatisfaction.
During this Webcast, you'll hear examples of how organizations are employing enterprise-data-management solutions to improve processes and provide transparency. You'll learn how solutions for data management are enabling organizations to consolidate, harmonize, and provide accurate reporting.
You'll also learn how adopting an enterprise-data-management strategy can help your organization:
• Connect siloed information across disparate systems and organizations in a single business-intelligence platform
• Seamlessly monitor and report on key operational metrics and outcomes with powerful dashboards and analytics
• Increase visibility and make better strategic decisions, providing a single version of the truth based on accurate data, analytics, and reports
• Quickly respond to changing information-management and business-user requirements
• Better manage your supply chain and integrate deployment schedules into processes
• Better support the warfighter by meeting mission requirements while reducing costs, streamlining processes, and increasing performance
Speakers: Bob Palmer, Enterprise Data Management Specialist, SAP BusinessObjects, and Doug Jones, Vice President of Sales, Utopia, Inc.
• Applications are contained in disparate "stovepipe" systems
• There is a lack of an enterprise-wide data governance strategy
• Reports can't be consolidated and reconciled
• Data sharing is challenging due to fragmentation within organizations
Defense agencies are managing multiple systems of records; they have inconsistent data for decision making; and they lack a single source of truth for their data. As a result, conflicts and discrepancies can arise, with the potential for adversely impacting mission effectiveness and combat support.
When based on faulty or unsynchronized data, inaccurate and costly strategic decisions and processes can result, leading to extended decision cycle time, inaccurate risk assessments, and user dissatisfaction.
During this Webcast, you'll hear examples of how organizations are employing enterprise-data-management solutions to improve processes and provide transparency. You'll learn how solutions for data management are enabling organizations to consolidate, harmonize, and provide accurate reporting.
You'll also learn how adopting an enterprise-data-management strategy can help your organization:
• Connect siloed information across disparate systems and organizations in a single business-intelligence platform
• Seamlessly monitor and report on key operational metrics and outcomes with powerful dashboards and analytics
• Increase visibility and make better strategic decisions, providing a single version of the truth based on accurate data, analytics, and reports
• Quickly respond to changing information-management and business-user requirements
• Better manage your supply chain and integrate deployment schedules into processes
• Better support the warfighter by meeting mission requirements while reducing costs, streamlining processes, and increasing performance
Speakers: Bob Palmer, Enterprise Data Management Specialist, SAP BusinessObjects, and Doug Jones, Vice President of Sales, Utopia, Inc.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
SAP LA Event April 15, 2009: Mastering Your Data Management Strategy
On behalf of SAP America, Inc. and Utopia, Inc. we invite you to attend a complimentary luncheon on Mastering Your Data Management Strategy on April 15, 2009 from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.
The event will cover three targeted areas concerning companies today...
* Optimizing your landscape
* Cutting hard dollar costs
* Meeting compliance drivers
Furthermore, we will be profiling real world case studies where you will learn how to:
* Design a framework for a successful EDM strategy
* Secure the business case and stakeholder sponsorship
* Overcome the top 4 common mistakes made in EDM projects
* Accelerate your EDM project with six helpful lessons learned
Register today for the complimentary seminar by logging onto our website www.utopiainc.com.
If you have any problems please feel free to notify me...jhale@utopiainc.com. Look forward to seeing you there.
Sincerely,
JoDee Hale
Global Marketing Manager
Utopia, Inc.
The event will cover three targeted areas concerning companies today...
* Optimizing your landscape
* Cutting hard dollar costs
* Meeting compliance drivers
Furthermore, we will be profiling real world case studies where you will learn how to:
* Design a framework for a successful EDM strategy
* Secure the business case and stakeholder sponsorship
* Overcome the top 4 common mistakes made in EDM projects
* Accelerate your EDM project with six helpful lessons learned
Register today for the complimentary seminar by logging onto our website www.utopiainc.com.
If you have any problems please feel free to notify me...jhale@utopiainc.com. Look forward to seeing you there.
Sincerely,
JoDee Hale
Global Marketing Manager
Utopia, Inc.
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