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R20/Consultancy is the independent consulting and education company founded by Rick van der Lans is a renowned independent analyst, consultant, author, and internationally recognized speaker with deep expertise in
data architecture, data warehousing, business intelligence, big data, data virtualization, and database technologies.
He is widely respected for his ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable strategies.
In 2018, Onalytica ranked him as the sixth most influential BI analyst worldwide, highlighting his impact on the global data and analytics community.
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De Delta data-architectuur is een federatieve en modulaire enterprise data-architectuur.
Met Delta kan een organisatie beschrijven hoe het dataverwerkingslandschap ingericht moet worden om hen in staat te stellen de
data-gerelateerde uitdagingen effectief het hoofd te bieden. Delta geeft richting aan de manier waarop IT-systemen data gebruiken en beheren,
hoe data tussen organisaties uitgewisseld wordt en hoe processen op een flexibele wijze ingericht kunnen worden. De Delta-architectuur
is gebaseerd op onder andere de volgende uitgangspunten: Van bron tot inzicht, abstractie, dataopslagminimalisatie,
gebruiksklare data voor systeem- en organisatie-overschrijdende analysesystemen, reconstrueerbare processen en beslissingen en
tenslotte vindbare en inzichtelijke data.
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Rick van der Lans is the author of several influential books in the field of computing, many of which have been translated into multiple languages and sold worldwide.
His groundbreaking book, Introduction to SQL, was one of the first on the subject, and has been published in English, Dutch, Italian, Chinese, and German, with over 100,000 copies sold.
Building on his deep expertise in data technologies, Rick has also published two acclaimed books on data virtualization: 'Data Virtualization for Business Intelligence Systems' and
'Data Virtualization: Selected Writings'. These books have become essential reading for professionals and organizations looking to modernize their data architecture. Recently, he published a book in which he introduced the Delta data-architecture, a federative, modular enterprise data architecture (currently available in Dutch only).
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Articles and Blogs: Throughout his career, Rick van der Lans has authored hundreds of insightful articles and blog posts for a wide range of
newspapers, magazines, and industry-leading websites. His writing covers both technical and strategic topics,
offering valuable perspectives to professionals across the data and analytics landscape. In addition to his editorial contributions,
he has written numerous educational and thought-provoking white papers for a diverse array of technology vendors. These papers are widely appreciated
for their ability to translate complex technical concepts into accessible, actionable insights for decision-makers, practitioners, and IT leaders alike. |
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Seminars and Events: Over the course of his career, Rick van der Lans has delivered a wide array of high-impact seminars, webinars, and keynote presentations
at many of the world's most respected industry conferences. His dynamic and insightful speaking style, combined with deep subject-matter expertise,
has made him a sought-after voice in the fields of data management, business intelligence, and analytics.
His speaking engagements span the globe, attracting audiences ranging from data practitioners and IT professionals to business executives and strategic decision-makers.
Whether in-person or online, his presentations consistently receive high praise for their clarity, depth, and practical relevance.
He conducts seminars, keynotes, and inhouse sessions on the following topics: |
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