Technology Assessment for Data Quality Web Services

Deciding upon an approach to data quality requires a thorough and realistic appraisal of the technology and resources available within the organization. Ask yourself the following questions:

1. If data quality is to be enforced via a Web site, is it feasible to integrate the technology into the Web site or will the site have to be retooled to make it possible?

2. Is the volume of addresses to be verified small enough to make a Web service a more economical solution?

3. Does the organization have the programming resources to integrate a data quality tool into an existing application?

4. Does the software used by the organization allow customization or is it a closed system? If it’s a closed system, will a standalone address verification program fill the needs of the organization?

5. What would be the best way to ensure that all address data passes through a data quality process before it is used in any way? What changes to the network might be necessary to make this happen?

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