{"title":"Information technology: general issues","description":"Books on the subject of Information technology: general issues","products":[{"product_id":"python-for-scientists-paperback-9781316641231","title":"Python for Scientists (Paperback \/ softback) 9781316641231","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003ePython for Scientists\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eScientific Python is taught from scratch in this book via copious, downloadable, useful and adaptable code snippets.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJohn M. Stewart (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781316641231, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 20 July 2017\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e270 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.5 x 17.4 x 1.4 cm, 0.55 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'This book is a rich resource for scientists who are familiar with programming and want to go beyond classical commercial scientific programming packages such as Mathematica and Maple … if you want to expand your research toolbox and computational flexibility, this book is a fantastic find … I highly recommend this book as a practical guide to real-life scientific programming. The book is well written, interspersed with great humor, and is presented from the viewpoint of a researcher who wants others to avoid suffering the same pitfalls and mistakes that he experienced.' Andreas Rueger, The Leading Edge\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eScientific Python is a significant public domain alternative to expensive proprietary software packages. This book teaches from scratch everything the working scientist needs to know using copious, downloadable, useful and adaptable code snippets. Readers will discover how easy it is to implement and test non-trivial mathematical algorithms and will be guided through the many freely available add-on modules. A range of examples, relevant to many different fields, illustrate the language's capabilities. The author also shows how to use pre-existing legacy code (usually in Fortran77) within the Python environment, thus avoiding the need to master the original code. In this new edition, several chapters have been re-written to reflect the IPython notebook style. With an extended index, an entirely new chapter discussing SymPy and a substantial increase in the number of code snippets, researchers and research students will be able to quickly acquire all the skills needed for using Python effectively.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1. Introduction\u003cbr\u003e 2. Getting started with IPython\u003cbr\u003e 3. A short Python tutorial\u003cbr\u003e 4. NumPy\u003cbr\u003e 5. Two-dimensional graphics\u003cbr\u003e 6. Multi-dimensional graphics\u003cbr\u003e 7. SymPy, a computer algebra system\u003cbr\u003e 8. Ordinary differential equations\u003cbr\u003e 9. 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George Leopold, Director, EE Times Network\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eEverybody knows that digital technology has revolutionised our economy and our lifestyles. But how many of us really understand the drivers behind the technology - the significance of going digital; the miniaturization of circuit boards; the role of venture capital in financing the revolution; the importance of research and development? How many of us understand what it takes to make money from innovative technologies? Should we worry about manufacturing going offshore? What is the role of India and China in the digital economy? Drawing on a lifetime's experience in the industry, as an engineer, a senior manager and as a partner in a venture capital firm, Henry Kressel offers an expert personalized answer to all these questions. 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Useful for both small and large organizations, be sure to pick up a copy of this book if you are charged with any aspect of data management and data governance within your shop.\" \u003cb\u003e--Data and Technology Today\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eManaging data continues to grow as a necessity for modern organizations. There are seemingly infinite opportunities for organic growth, reduction of costs, and creation of new products and services. It has become apparent that none of these opportunities can happen smoothly without data governance. The cost of exponential data growth and privacy \/ security concerns are becoming burdensome. Organizations will encounter unexpected consequences in new sources of risk. 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This book, particularly, confirms Forrester’s position that data is a vital tool and a corporate asset that should have direct impact on enterprise top and bottom lines, as well as balance sheets.\" \u003cb\u003e--Boris Evelson, Vice President, Principal Analyst, Forrester Research, Inc.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBetween the high-level concepts of business intelligence and the nitty-gritty instructions for using vendors’ tools lies the essential, yet poorly-understood layer of architecture, design and process. 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You will have the information you need to get a project launched, developed, managed and delivered on time and on budget – turning the deluge of data into actionable information that fuels business knowledge. 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SQL Syntax Summary\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Databases [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Databases\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Databases%20%5BUN%5D%22\"\u003eUN\u003c\/a\u003e], Information technology: general issues [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Information technology: general issues\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Information%20technology:%20general%20issues%20%5BUB%5D%22\"\u003eUB\u003c\/a\u003e], Library, archive \u0026amp; information management [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Library, archive \u0026amp; information management\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Library,%20archive%20\u0026amp;%20information%20management%20%5BGLC%5D%22\"\u003eGLC\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Freshly Printed Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46648205017368,"sku":"9780128043998","price":36.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780128043998_8a866fe4-1ba8-49d0-894f-0126e2c6d773.jpg?v=1694353174"},{"product_id":"executing-data-quality-projects-ten-steps-to-quality-data-and-trusted-information-tm-paperback-9780128180150","title":"Executing Data Quality Projects; Ten Steps to Quality Data and Trusted Information (TM) (Paperback) 9780128180150","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eExecuting Data Quality Projects\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eTen Steps to Quality Data and Trusted Information (TM)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cp\u003eA comprehensive guide to the Ten Steps methodology, a structured yet flexible approach for creating, improving, sustaining and managing the quality of data and information within any organization\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eDanette McGilvray (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780128180150, Elsevier Science\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 21 May 2021\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e376 pages\u003cbr\u003e27.6 x 21.5 x 2.4 cm, 1.04 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"If you and your organization want to go beyond just talking about data as one of your most valuable assets, Danette lays out clearly how to begin treating data like one—offering the most robust, comprehensive approach to data quality found anywhere. Her years of expertise pack this book with a practical, structured methodology and necessary guidance to help any organization achieve the level of data quality necessary to thrive in the Information Age.\" --\u003cb\u003eDouglas B. Laney, data and analytics strategist and author of Infonomics: How to Monetize, Manage, and Measure Information as an Asset for Competitive Advantage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The need for high-quality data has never been greater! Managers need to guide their organizations, employees need to do their work, and we all need to take care of our families. All much harder in the face of a global pandemic and its consequences. Data could be our best, most powerful weapon. McGilvray’s Ten Steps is a proven guide to help attack the underlying issues. I’ve been a big fan, for a long-time, of the first edition of \u003ci\u003eExecuting Data Quality Projects\u003c\/i\u003e. The second edition features terrific updates to help people and teams tackle the really important problems.\" \u003cb\u003e--Tom Redman, the Data Doc, Data Quality Solutions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Great books do not sit on your shelf, pristine and beautiful, without so much as a crease in them. The best books occupy precious desk space, dog-eared and highlighted. By this standard, Danette McGilvray's book, \u003ci\u003eExecuting Data Quality Projects: Ten Steps to Quality Data and Trusted Information™, \u003c\/i\u003ewill be absolutely ravaged, and never more than arms-length away. The power of the content and techniques she has brought into one volume is a testament to the book itself: by applying the principles covered inside, the author has assembled a collection of knowledge and tools to help readers at every point in their data quality journey. This is not a book you will read once and put on a shelf -- this will be a faithful companion guiding you daily.\" \u003cb\u003e--Anthony J. Algmin, Founder, Algmin Data Leadership\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Within my field of expertise, computer security, I hadn't had much exposure to the concept of \"Data Quality.\" Now that I've been introduced to it, however, I am convinced that data quality is essential to computer security and that security professionals will never successfully defend systems until they incorporate it into their practice. To get started, I recommend reading McGilvray's book \u003ci\u003eExecuting Data Quality Projects: Ten Steps to Quality Data and Trusted Information™\u003c\/i\u003e. I literally tell people that this book changed my (professional) life. Not only did it do a great job of teaching core data quality concepts in a way that even a newbie like myself could understand, digest, and apply, but the Ten Steps themselves, the real meat of the book, are amazingly actionable. The overwhelming emphasis on practicality and contextualization creates a framework that can be used in almost every possible environment to improve an organization’s data quality.\" \u003cb\u003e--Seth James Nielson, PhD, Founder and Chief Scientist, Crimson Vista, Inc\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"There is nothing better than learning from a practitioner. An architect can consider a design, draw a blueprint and write a book about how wonderful their buildings meet human needs. But they may never hit a nail with a hammer. But when someone writes, not only from what they \u003ci\u003eknow \u003c\/i\u003ebut what they have \u003ci\u003edone\u003c\/i\u003e, now you have something. The second edition of Danette’s data quality book fits that description. Not only did Danette write a great book on data quality in 2008, she learned more, made changes, evolved, and then decided to do it again. The second edition is just as important and excellent as the first. It is required reading for a data practitioner and needs to be on your bookshelf – and put to use.\" \u003cb\u003e--John Ladley, Data Thought Leader and Practitioner, Consultant and Mentor for Business and Data Leaders\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"I've known the Ten Steps and Danette for 10 years. Through the decade, many data practitioners in China apply the method to real data quality and data governance projects and programs. By doing so, the organizations benefit from higher data quality. The Ten-Steps Process itself has evolved and I believe more data, more people and more organizations will get more value from the deep thought and experience embedded in this book. The legacy of this book to the data community cannot be overstated.\" \u003cb\u003e--Chen Liu, CEO of DGWorkshop (???)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"If we don’t recognize that we are living in a knowledge economy in which data has significant value, it’s time we did. Yet, further research by the University of South Australia and Experience Matters on three continents shows irrefutably that data is not managed well. Amongst many other findings, its value and benefits aren’t measured. Boards and executives don’t understand why information assets are important and, unlike financial assets, nobody is held truly accountable for their management. \u003ci\u003eExecuting Data Quality Projects: Ten Steps to Quality Data and Trusted Information™ \u003c\/i\u003eis a knowledgeable and pragmatic guide to managing data well. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants to make money out of their data and \/ or improve their service delivery. And that will be the vast majority of people reading this.\" \u003cb\u003e--James Price, Managing Director, Experience Matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"When Danette said that she was working on a second edition of \u003ci\u003eExecuting Data Quality Projects: Ten Steps to Quality Data and Trusted Information™\u003c\/i\u003e, my first thought was, \"Why? The first edition was so good, and the process is sound.\" But I am pleased to say that the second edition is even better. In the second edition, McGilvray has clarified and updated the process steps and supporting templates and incorporated valuable examples and case studies (The Ten Steps in Action), while accounting for the evolution of technology and data production over the past decade. The presentation is clear and crisp. People who are new to data quality management should read this book cover to cover. Experienced practitioners should have it on their desks at all times for reference.\" \u003cb\u003e--Laura Sebastian-Coleman, Author, Measuring Data Quality for Ongoing Improvement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eExecuting Data Quality Projects, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e presents a structured yet flexible approach for creating, improving, sustaining and managing the quality of data and information within any organization.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eStudies show that data quality problems are costing businesses billions of dollars each year, with poor data linked to waste and inefficiency, damaged credibility among customers and suppliers, and an organizational inability to make sound decisions. Help is here! This book describes a proven Ten Step approach that combines a conceptual framework for understanding information quality with techniques, tools, and instructions for practically putting the approach to work – with the end result of high-quality trusted data and information, so critical to today’s data-dependent organizations. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe Ten Steps approach applies to all types of data and all types of organizations – for-profit in any industry, non-profit, government, education, healthcare, science, research, and medicine. This book includes numerous templates, detailed examples, and practical advice for executing every step. At the same time, readers are advised on how to select relevant steps and apply them in different ways to best address the many situations they will face. The layout allows for quick reference with an easy-to-use format highlighting key concepts and definitions, important checkpoints, communication activities, best practices, and warnings. The experience of actual clients and users of the Ten Steps provide real examples of outputs for the steps plus highlighted, sidebar case studies called Ten Steps in Action.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis book uses projects as the vehicle for data quality work and the word broadly to include: 1) focused data quality improvement projects, such as improving data used in supply chain management, 2) data quality activities in other projects such as building new applications and migrating data from legacy systems, integrating data because of mergers and acquisitions, or untangling data due to organizational breakups, and 3) ad hoc use of data quality steps, techniques, or activities in the course of daily work. The Ten Steps approach can also be used to enrich an organization’s standard SDLC (whether sequential or Agile) and it complements general improvement methodologies such as six sigma or lean. No two data quality projects are the same but the flexible nature of the Ten Steps means the methodology can be applied to all. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe new Second Edition highlights topics such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, Internet of Things, security and privacy, analytics, legal and regulatory requirements, data science, big data, data lakes, and cloud computing, among others, to show their dependence on data and information and why data quality is more relevant and critical now than ever before. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Data Quality and the Data-Dependent World2. Data Quality in Action3. Key Concepts4. The Ten Steps Process5. Structuring Your Project6. Other Techniques and Tools7. A Few Final WordsAppendix: Quick References\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Information technology: general issues [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Information technology: general issues\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Information%20technology:%20general%20issues%20%5BUB%5D%22\"\u003eUB\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Academic Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46648219140376,"sku":"9780128180150","price":48.97,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780128180150.jpg?v=1694089394"},{"product_id":"executing-data-quality-projects-ten-steps-to-quality-data-and-trusted-information-tm-paperback-9780123743695","title":"Executing Data Quality Projects; Ten Steps to Quality Data and Trusted Information (TM) (Paperback \/ softback) 9780123743695","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eExecuting Data Quality Projects\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eTen Steps to Quality Data and Trusted Information (TM)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eConcrete instructions for executing information and data quality improvement projects\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eDanette McGilvray (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780123743695\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 1 September 2008\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e352 pages, Illustrated\u003cbr\u003e27.8 x 21.5 x 2.3 cm, 1.11 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"My esteemed colleague describes a practical approach for planning and managing information quality. I recommend you read, understand, and apply the learnings found here.\" \u003cb\u003e--Larry P. English, President and Principal, Information Impact International, creator of the TIQM Quality System. Conceiver and co-Founder of the International Association for Information and Data Quality\u003c\/b\u003e\"In a subject that is long on talk and short on practical advice for implementation, Danette McGilvray is a refreshing exception. If you want to know HOW to execute data quality projects, read this book -- everything you need to know is in here.\" \u003cb\u003e--David Plotkin, Data Quality Manager, California State Automobile Association\u003c\/b\u003e\"This book is a gem. Tested, validated and polished over a distinguished career as a practitioner and consultant, Danette's Ten Steps methodology shines as a unique and much needed contribution to the information quality discipline. This practical and insightful book will quickly become the reference of choice for all those leading or participating in information quality improvement projects. Experienced project managers will use it to update and deepen their knowledge, new ones will use it as a roadmap to quickly become effective. Managers in organizations that have embraced generic improvement methodologies such as six sigma, lean or have developed internal ones would be wise to hand this book to their Black Belts and other improvement leaders.\" \u003cb\u003e--C. Lwanga Yonke, Information Quality Practitioner.\u003c\/b\u003e\"Danette’s book takes a pragmatic and practical approach to achieving the desired state of data quality within an organization. It is a \"must-read\" for any organization starting out on the road to data quality.\" \u003cb\u003e--Susan Stewart Goubeaux, Director, Business Intelligence, FHLBanks Office of Finance\u003c\/b\u003e\"Data quality\" has become one of those hackneyed phrases in our industry that everyone supports, but only a few organizations have achieved to the degree they need to move forward in their industries. What is required is a guide to explain to the business people who want better data just how to get it. This book is just such a guide. While the individual steps should not be a great surprise, her organization makes them immediately actionable to a degree previous books have not. In short, this is definitely required reading for anyone embarking on a data quality project.\" \u003cb\u003e--David Hay, President, Essential Strategies\u003c\/b\u003e\"Danette has taken what has previously been presented in the abstract and made an excellent, concrete guide toward improving data quality.\" \u003cb\u003e--John Ladley, President of IMCue Solutions\u003c\/b\u003e\"Using this methodology, you will never lose your way on your data quality project! This book is peppered with tips, guidelines, templates, cross-references, and call-out icons. Plus, there are many easy-to-follow examples for the most common types of data quality projects.\" \u003cb\u003e--Larissa T. Moss, President, Method Focus Inc.\u003c\/b\u003e\"This book presents a valuable reference for not just data professionals, but also project managers and business representatives interested in or responsible for establishing, maintaining, and\/or improving data and information quality. What sets this book apart from others in the field is the business impact-driven approach to assessing and improving data quality, and the specific steps and techniques it provides every step of the way.\" \u003cb\u003e--Mehmet Orun, Senior Manager \/ Principal Architect, Data Services CoE, Fortune 250 Company\u003c\/b\u003e\"Comprehensive\" is the first word I would use to describe this book. It addresses so many nuances of every aspect of data quality assessment and improvement—-things that would go unmentioned by more superficial treatments. Bravo!\" \u003cb\u003e--Michael Scofield, Manager, Data Asset Development, ESRI, Inc.\u003c\/b\u003e\"This book is a \"must-own\" for business and technical data quality managers and practitioners. Danette clearly demonstrates where her process will add value to quality projects that stand-alone or as the backbone of a successful data integration effort.\" \u003cb\u003e--Robert S. Seiner, KIK Consulting \u0026amp; Educational Services, LLC, The Data Administration Newsletter, LLC\u003c\/b\u003e\"Danette's writing style is appropriate for her audience, the content is superb, and her Ten Steps approach is clear, easy to follow but comprehensive. This is an excellent book and I would think it will be an essential reference for any effort in data quality.\" \u003cb\u003e--Anne Marie Smith, PhD., Director of Education and Principal Consultant, EWSolutions, Inc.\u003c\/b\u003e\"Danette has compiled a valuable toolkit for managing information quality improvement projects. Her clear, concise definitions of concepts also make it a nice primer on the principles of information quality for data professionals, business managers, or students. I would recommend this practical handbook to anyone embarking on an information quality project.\" \u003cb\u003e--Eva Smith, MSIM, CCP, CDMP, Instructor, Computer Information Systems\u003c\/b\u003e\"No two data quality projects are the same. Some are large efforts focused entirely on improving some quality aspect of information. Others are subprojects within other efforts, such as a data migration. Still others are led by a few individuals trying to make a difference as they perform their everyday activities. What I like about McGilvray's Ten Steps approach is that it can serve any of these situations. This book provides a structured, easy-to-understand, and easy-to-govern methodology that you can apply to the degree that is appropriate for you.\" \u003cb\u003e--Gwen Thomas, President, The Data Governance Institute\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eExecuting Data Quality Projects: Ten Steps to Quality Data and Trusted Information (TM) \u003c\/i\u003epresents a systematic, proven approach to improving and creating data and information quality within the enterprise.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eRecent studies show that data quality problems are costing businesses billions of dollars each year, with poor data linked to waste and inefficiency, damaged credibility among customers and suppliers, and an organizational inability to make sound decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis book describes a Ten Step approach that combines a conceptual framework for understanding information quality with the tools, techniques, and instructions for improving and creating information quality. 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