DataFlux Kicks Off Annual IDEAS Conference

Release date: 10/5/2009

Annual users’ event provides participants with customer-led breakout sessions and networking opportunities

DataFlux, a leading provider of data quality and data integration solutions, today announced the start of its seventh annual users’ conference, DataFlux IDEAS 2009. Taking place October 5-7 at Amelia Island Plantation in Amelia Island, Fla., the popular event features hands-on training and informative conference sessions led by some of the top industry leaders in data quality, data integration, master data management (MDM) and data governance. With a focus on technology strategies, problem-solving techniques and data management best practices, participants learn how to transform their data into an integral business asset.

Ian Charlesworth, research and analysis director at Ovum, will deliver this year’s keynote address titled, “Data Quality: Lost in Translation.” The first day of the conference will also feature Tony Fisher, president and CEO of DataFlux, who will unveil the company’s strategy for 2010 and beyond, as well as sessions led by DataFlux customers to present real-world examples of data management success.

On the second day of the conference, DataFlux CTO and co-founder Scott Gidley will highlight the technical conference track, as he will talk about the future of enterprise data lifecycle management. The conference will also provide participants with an opportunity to meet one-on-one with DataFlux consultants. The popular Solutions Center will feature dedicated sessions to discuss specific best practices and implementations.

Throughout DataFlux IDEAS 2009, noted industry experts will lead training sessions, moderate customer and executive panels and share their insights into the importance of data within any organization. Some of the thought leaders that will be in attendance include:

  • Jill Dyché, Evan Levy and Kimberly Nevala, Baseline Consulting
  • David Loshin, Knowledge Integrity
  • Gwen Thomas, The Data Governance Institute
For more information on the DataFlux IDEAS 2009 conference, please visit: www.datafluxideas.com.