The term Enterprise Data Warehouse is becoming more and more popular as mainstream industries look for ways to integrate this important technology strategy into their business. But how can you be sure that you are, in fact, investing in a true EDW?

There are five proven characteristics an EDW will embody.

1. Single Version of the Truth
2. Multiple Subject Areas
3. Normalized Design
4. Mission-Critical Environment
5. Scalability Across Several Dimensions

Here, learn what they are and how to sift through the large group of emerging vendors and technology providers. By knowing what to look for and by truly understanding how the EDW can impact your business and provide a single version of the truth for the organization, businesses can be sure that the IT investments they make are what they intended them to be.