What's new at IRMAC

The Decision Model

Larry Goldberg's presentation on The Decision Model is available online.

Data Governance Fundamentals: 2-day Course

A 2-day course on data governance led by DAMA-DMBOK sponsor & visionary Deborah Henderson. Thursday February 16 to Friday February 17, 2012, Toronto. A 10% discount is available to IRMAC members. Details at http://myemail.constantcontact.com/2012-Data-Governance-Fundamentals.html?soid=1104331296309&aid=nqaH72QSCr8

Larry English seminar

“Data Management” on a project-by-project basis continues to cause Information Management failure. Larry English describes the new rules and regulations required to bring in the emerging Realized Information Age 3.0. In this one day seminar, Larry English describes how to implement Enterprise-strength Information Management as a Business Management tool, laying the foundation for the "Information Age 3.0". We are bringing IRMAC members this world-class tutorial for a cost of only $95, including breakfast and lunch! The seminar will take place on Tuesday February 21. Registration is now open.

Three Proven Quality Tools You Can Use For Information Quality Management

Larry English is an internationally recognized speaker, educator, author and consultant in information and knowledge management and information quality improvement. He will speak to us on Wednesday February 22. Please note that this meeting will be taking place at The Albany Club, 91 King Street East (King/Yonge subway).

Master Data Management projects - A practical guide for stakeholders

This presentation seeks to provide MDM stakeholders, with guidelines on how to understand, work and succeed together. Craig Van Spall will be our guide. 9:00 am Start; , WaterPark Place, 20 Bay Street, 12th Floor, Toronto.

Why QlikView is the fastest growing BI company in the world

Are OLAP-centric tools obsolete? Neil Hepburn will address this and other questions'raised by the ascent of QlikView. Wednesday, March 21, following 'Master Data Management projects - A practical guide to stakeholders.

Semantic MediaWiki Approach to Metadata

This presentation examines using Semantic MediaWiki to begin building a knowledgebase with an underlying structured ontology. Scott E. Thompson presents an application of this emerging technology to us on April 18, 2012.

IRMAC Jobs

Certified Data Management Professional Honour Roll

We have published an Honour Roll of IRMAC members that have achieved the Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) designation. The CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) certification is the only non-proprietary DAMA backed certification in the world. With the increasing popularity and acceptance of the DMBOK (the Data Management Book), CDMP is now more recognized among industry professionals than ever before. Please contact Neil Hepburn, Education Director for details.

IRMAC LinkedIn Group

An IRMAC LinkedIn Group is available. Click here to apply to join the group. Group membership is subject to approval. We also have a new Enterprise Information Management subgroup that is open for Group members to join.

Enterprise Information Management

IRMAC is forming a new Special Interest Group to provide a forum for discussion and consensus on realistic and effective approaches for establishing information management as a critical enterprise program. Rather than an “expert presenter – learner audience” format, the format will be a round table discussing various EIM topics.  Each topic to be introduced and facilitated by a discussion leader.

DAMA Ottawa Chapter launched

If you would like to become involved in this Chapter, send an expression of interest to info@dama-ottawa.org.

TDAN Column

DAMA now has a regular column on TDAN, The Data Administration Newsletter

IRMUK offers discount

IRMUK runs seminars and conferences on IT Management subjects including Enterprise Architecture, Data Management, IT Strategy and Business and Systems Analysis. Speakers are the leading experts in their field such as John Zachman on Enterprise Architecture, Larry English on Information Quality, Bill Inmon on Data Warehousing. Delegates from all over the world attend these events and IRMAC members are eligible for a 10% discount. Full details can be found on at www.irmuk.co.uk  

Information Balance offers discount

Information Balance will offer IRMAC members a 10% discount on to all classes, scheduled on the Public Schedule. Just mention that you learnt about the course at IRMAC and the discount will be applied at registration.

Advanced Knowledge Innovations Inc. (AKI) offers discount

Advanced Knowledge Innovations Inc. (AKI) is pleased to offer the IRMAC membership a 10% discount on IT Learning and Professional Development programs. Programs cover Data Analysis, Modelling and Design, Process Analysis, Modelling and Design, Business Process Transformation / Reengineering, Effective Facilitation (JAD/JRP), and Project Management. Please note that this discount is not applicable where other discounts apply.

Exiom Technologies Inc. offers discount

Exiom Technologies Inc. is offering a 15% discount on their training courses IRMAC Members.

An Invitation to Join IRMA International at Special Rates

The Information Resources Management Association would like to invite all current IRMAC members to join IRMA at the discounted rate of US$55.00 (+$12 shipping & handling). For this price you will receive the following benefits: 

Just complete the renewal form on this site to take advantage of this offer. Note that IRMA is a distinct and unaffiliated organisation though with compatible objectives.


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