Data Modelling is the process of creating a data model.

Data Modelling:

• uncovers the fundamental essence of your business, the data structures

• is the analysis of data classes and the identification of associations among these classes

• is structuring and organising data while imposing business constraints on the data placed within

• is a proven technique in use for over 20 years in information engineering

• has excellent tool support for various standardised notations and implementation platforms

• produces a data model for your business domain

A good data model:

• matches your business requirements

• visualises data structures

• documents data structures

• defines a grammar, AKA taxonomy for your business

• enables sound business decisions and data warehousing

• is designed for flexibility

• enables reusability

• reduces maintenance cost

• improves application and messaging design

• can generate a database or XML Schema

• is a linchpin for good data architecture

With over 20 years experience in data modelling, I am well positioned to develop a good data model for your business.