Friday, May 21, 2010, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Meeting

Title:

The Convergence of SOA and Business Intelligence (BI)

Speaker:

Robert J. Abate, CBIP, CDMP

Presentation for Download

Description:

Learn about the convergence and alignment between BI and SOA solutions. We will present how a managed information environment, which provides the foundation for both, is evolving from a “metadata-based single source of truth” to the “information assurance and delivery-engine-including repository.” Attendees will be shown how to build a structured, iteratively-developed, data integration architecture (DIA) using a model-driven methodology which will provide a solid foundation for an SOA environment and support real-time business intelligence.

We will examine the value of information to both solutions and how the following areas below provide structure to this Enterprise Information Integration environment:

• Architectural Integration utilizing Business Architecture as the driver
• Metadata management for compliance enforcement, audit support, analysis, and reporting
• Reference Architectures and Model Driven development paradigms
• Master Data Management [MDM], integration and control,
• Effective governance initiatives and the Date Governance maturity model, Data lifecycle, and
• Control of information usage.

You'll learn:

• the background, definitions and key terminologies used in both solutions
• the components of a managed information environment (the same foundational elements required for an Services Based Architecture)
• best practices and trends in SOA and data integration.

Speaker Biography:

A hands-on, accomplished, Information Technology leader offering more than 27 years technology experience in enterprise-wide Architecture, Applications, Business Intelligence, Infrastructure Operations [ITIL], Outsourcing and IT Strategy / Management, Robert Abate is currently Principal Practice Consultant at EMC2 Consulting.

Credited as one of the first to publish on Services Oriented Architecture (1996), he is a respected IT thought leader within the field. Mr. Abate is a featured expert on Data Management Radio and blogs on a variety of IT topics on www.information-management.com.

He is a standing member of the faculty for numerous IT conferences and a member of the board of DAMA. He has both chaired and given presentations at global conferences on the topics of: Architecture. SOA, Business Intelligence, Data Governance, Metadata, Master Data Management, and Systems / Data Integration. His most recent presentations have included “The Convergence of SOA and Business Intelligence” and “Electronic Health Records for Smarter Healthcare”.

He holds a Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering, is a Certified Business Intelligence Professional [CBIP] in four disciplines and a Certified Data Management Professional [CDMP] in four subjects.

Cost:

Free - but preregistration is required

Note: We'll be giving away a copy of Malcolm Chisolm's new book, "Definitions in Information Management", to a paid up member in attendance at the conclusion of either the Hartford or Weston May meeting!

Preregistration:

Just email your name, and the city (Weston or Hartford) to damabostonprereg@yahoo.com by 9pm on Tuesday, May 18, 2010. If you do preregister and discover you won't be able to attend, please let us know in the same fashion.

Location:

Liberty Mutual Conference and Training Center
20 Riverside Road
Weston, MA 02493
 

Directions, Map, and Parking

Meeting Format:

• Announcements
• Presentation
• Food and beverages available in the adjoining cafeteria, however they're not allowed in the presentation room.