Consultancy

The Information Difference provides independent consulting services to clients internationally in the following areas:

Master and Reference Data Management

• Requirements analysis and specification.
• Management of design and development.
• Implementation strategy.
• Recommend actions and next steps.
• Vendor Selection and Evaluation.

Data Quality Reviews

• A combination of interview and workshop sessions.
• Identify data and process quality issues.
• Provide guidance on selection of tools and processes.
• Recommend approach for data cleansing and translation.
• Recommend and advise on data migration strategy.
• Propose actions and next steps.

Information Architecture, Standards and Management

• Establish common data definitions and processes.
• Introduce governance and ownership.
• Create an organization for managing data standards and processes.
• Develop data quality targets and measures.

Data Warehouse Strategy

• Requirements analysis and development of specifications.
• Plan of approach with identified priorities.
• Implementation strategy.
• Recommend actions and next step.

Communication and Training

• Coaching in all aspects of developing and presenting business case.
• Communication plans and presentations to senior management.
• Assistance with developing the business requirements.
• Introduce concepts such as MDM, data quality, and governance.
• Delivering the message that data quality is key.
• Custom training course development and delivery.