Automated Metadata Utilization in the BI Environment

Allstate Insurance has been a two-time recipient of the Wilshire Award including “Outstanding Data Warehouse Meta Data Implementation”. This presentation will give an overview of the Managed Meta Data Environment at Allstate Insurance with a focus on the utilization of meta data in the Business Intelligence environment. The flow of data from point of capture, to a central repository, through an XMI-based bridge into the Business Intelligence tool, and ultimately to the end user, will be covered.

Overview of Allstate's Managed Meta Data Environment

• Input to the Meta Data Repository
• Preparation of the Meta Data
• High Level Architecture
• Use of the Meta Data Bridge and XMI
• Meta Data Interaction with BI tool
• Examples of End User Experience