The Eclipse Terra Firma Framework for Data Integration Roget's Thesaurus…support, ground, foundation, base, basis; terra firma… ECLIPSE emphasizes a tactical, pragmatic grounded approach to data integration that leverages your organization's current investment in technology. We have developed a framework to deliver the relevant architecture and applications to support your organization's business intelligence needs. The Eclipse Terra Firma Framework is a data integration development methodology that provides the framework you need to: Support multiple, parallel activities Quickly identify issues Establish and maintain design principles Deliver successful projects within a tightly focused timeframe Successful data warehouse development depends on effective communication among all of the stakeholders. The Terra Firma Framework is a customizable methodology that includes everything you need to implement and maintain a successful data warehouse environment in an easily accessible format. The Terra Firm Framework provides all the necessary components to effectively manage a dynamic data warehousing environment including: Process flows Guidelines Roles and Responsibilities Standards Templates Examples Use this methodology as a guideline to clarify expectations and establish communication among: Developers Business users Technical support Management The Eclipse Terra Firma Framework provides the least amount of structure that promotes the maximum amount of communication. The Terra Firma Framework is the process infrastructure you need to manage the dynamic development environment of a successful, business critical data warehouse. The Terra Firma Framework Promotes communication Establishes standards and design principles Smooths the process of evaluating requests for additional data Identifies a detailed approach to analyze and support change