Data Management Solutions (dm^s) was established in 2001 as a one-man business, owned and operated by Juerg Tschumperlin.

dm^s specialises in world-wide data management consulting services, based on these philosophical principles:

• Every organisation has specific data management needs and opportunities

• A customised mix of best practice data management solutions is more effective than a one-size-fits-all attitude

• Effective solutions strike a optimal balance between proven yet visionary implementations

• Visionary consulting is preceded by research and proof of concept work before the client asks for it

• Any good consulting service must be backed up by practical, hands-on experience and involvement

• While the journey to reach the objective is initially the focus, it is ultimately the tangible deliverable that counts

• Successful data management solutions are, after initial setup, roll-out and training, best cared for by the organisation that owns the data

• Good consulting leaves a desire and justification to further improve data management, without a dependency on the consultant 

• External consulting can never replace a lack of data ownership

• My honesty in consulting is my investment in the future of dm^s

• An over-committed workload hampers the creation of win-win situations

• Access to ongoing support, if and as required, protects and enhances your investment in data management

• Voluntary contributions to open standards / open source initiatives are helping everyone: What goes around, comes around

• A balanced life fosters enthusiasm and excellence

• Money is not everything, but people's satisfaction is