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ICT hub: Implementing a database – practical and strategic issues
ICT hub has published an article outlining the critical steps and considerations for organizations approaching a database implementation project. The article is something of a top-level check-list and could be helpful in assigning job responsibilities and developing timelines for managing what is often a complex and daunting process.
Here’s an excerpt:
Your first year
Your database will have a major impact, change the way you work, and requires commitment.
The key things to remember for a successful implementation are:
- Take it slowly – rushing leads to error
- Pay attention to detail
- Clean up your data before you add it
- People are your biggest issue (and asset)
- Evaluate what you do
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Posted by irishg on August 18th, 2007 at 12:51pm

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