Web warehousing: Web technology meets data warehousing

Key factors requisite for successful implementation of Web warehousing are addressed, thus enabling organizations to benefit from combining data warehousing and Web technology.

Abstract

This paper discusses the concept and application of Web warehousing—the combination of data warehousing and Web technology. Data warehousing is a critical aspect of decision support systems. The Internet made it possible to apply Web technology to traditional data warehousing, which resulted in improved cost savings and productivity. The relationship between Web warehousing and traditional data warehousing is assessed in detail, revealing the new opportunities and challenges of Web warehousing in business settings. The Web’s contribution to Web warehousing is examined to explain how efficiency improvements are achieved. The integrated data in Web warehousing create a close tie between IT departments and other business functions. Security is also a key issue in Web-based warehouses. To win management support, a Web warehouse team must identify and promote the advantages of Web warehousing. This paper addresses key factors requisite for successful implementation of Web warehousing, thus enabling organizations to benefit from combining data warehousing and Web technology.