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<P><A NAME="to top"></A><B><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial" color="#006666">Data Warehousing:</font><font face="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial" color="#006666"><BR>
Data Acquisition Solutions-<BR>
Accelerated Development for Data Warehouses and Data Marts</font></B></P>
<P><B><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#666666" FACE="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial">The data acquisition process is a critical
component of the data warehouse initiative. However, it is often under-planned and under-estimated: an orphaned
side-effect of the "real" project, namely building the data warehouse.</FONT></B></P>
<P><FONT SIZE="2">Daman Incorporated can help you prepare wisely for your data acquisition requirements. Applying
its tried and tested methodologies, Daman Incorporated can plan and design an accurate and efficient data acquisition
process. You'll receive a process plan that will effectively support not only initial deployment but also the day-to-day
operation of your warehouse.</FONT></P>
<P><B><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial" color="#006666">Strong Capabilities<br>
</font></B><FONT SIZE="2">Daman Incorporated project teams bring strong capabilities to your data acquisition and
interfaces efforts. These include:</FONT></P>
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<LI><FONT SIZE="1" FACE="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial">Strong functional expertise of the source operational systems
and understanding of data warehousing methodologies,</FONT>
<LI><FONT SIZE="1" FACE="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial">Solid core competency in analysis, programming, testing and
database performance tuning,</FONT>
<LI><FONT SIZE="1" FACE="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial">Expertise with automation and/or productivity tools used to
streamline and accelerate the implementation process.</FONT>
<LI><FONT SIZE="1" FACE="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial">Experience with designing and developing data acquisition solutions
for data warehouses on varied platforms (including Oracle, Sybase, Informix, DB2, Teradata, and Redbrick)</FONT>
<LI><FONT SIZE="1" FACE="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial">A profound knowledge of meta data management tools and methodologies,
including Daman Incorporated's MDMS<sup>TM</sup></FONT><FONT SIZE="1" FACE="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica">&trade</FONT><FONT
SIZE="1" FACE="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial">; meta data modeling and management tool.</FONT>
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<P><B><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial" color="#006666">Advanced Functions<br>
</font></B><FONT SIZE="2">Daman Incorporated's data acquisition methodologies address the following functions:</FONT></P>
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<LI><FONT SIZE="1" FACE="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial">Identification of the requisite source and external data</FONT>
<LI><FONT SIZE="1" FACE="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial">Query of source systems and extraction of data</FONT>
<LI><FONT SIZE="1" FACE="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial">Data preparation, transformation, and/or integration</FONT>
<LI><FONT SIZE="1" FACE="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial">Verification of data integrity (source & derived; detail
&summary/aggregate)</FONT>
<LI><FONT SIZE="1" FACE="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial">Initial population of data warehouse</FONT>
<LI><FONT SIZE="1" FACE="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial">Process for 'change data capture' and incremental refreshes
(either scheduled or on a real-time basis)</FONT>
<LI><FONT SIZE="1" FACE="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial">Automated meta data generation; update of meta data repository</FONT>
<LI><FONT SIZE="1" FACE="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial">Integrated meta data models and advanced impact/ dependency
analysis</FONT>
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<LI><FONT SIZE="1" FACE="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial">Error and exception reporting and processing</FONT>
<LI><FONT SIZE="1" FACE="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial">Data replication and data interfaces between multiple DSS structures</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE="2">The primary drivers of the architecture that best supports the functions described above include
decision support information and reporting requirements, and technical constraints and requirements. Daman Incorporated
will factor these in to arrive at an optimal architecture and approach.</FONT></P>
<P><B><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial" color="#006666">Your Critical Advantage<br>
</font></B><FONT SIZE="2">A key component of Daman Incorporated's Data Acquisition Solutions is the use of accelerated
development methodologies and tools in developing and deploying solutions for both enterprise-scalable data marts
and enterprise-wide data warehouses.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE="2">These accelerated solutions can deliver targeted information to decision-makers quickly and in
a cost-efficient manner. Ongoing feedback from user experience can then be used for complete optimization of the
design of both the warehouse and acquisition solution. Such an accelerated approach can significantly enhance the
probability of success of the warehouse effort.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE="2">Daman Incorporated provides assistance in the selection of such tools and approaches. We also provide
value-added Incorporated services to optimally leverage investment in such tools.</FONT></P>
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