Companies cannot conduct data quality projects unless they know where they are headed and the extent of the journey.

Business intelligence projects generally take too long and cost too much, but there is a solution.

Technology has always promised to deliver efficiency, but has fallen short on many occasions.

The Open Group's Universal Data Element Framework aims to tackle the data challenge.

Companies struggle to choose between the various IP solutions on offer.

Truly cross-platform content management solutions do exist, and may (or may not) be open source.

Good quality information can guide business strategies in an unstable economy.

The predicted BI convergence is happening and sorting out the market.

Be wary of vendors' open source support claims - if the claims can't be backed by certification, they probably aren't worth much.

Taking a critical look at employment equity and its role in the BEE process.

Thriving in a competitive marketplace and staying ahead of the competition is key to making BI a business focus area.

Making the right choices leads to fulfilling career paths.