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DESCRIPTION:Click for Latest Location Information: http://dgiq2024east.data
 versity.net/sessionPop.cfm?confid=162&proposalid=15554\nThe reliance on thi
 rd-party software tools has long been standard practice in many industries,
  yet this dependence often brings limitations like lack of customization, c
 ompatibility issues, and high costs. Conversely, developing in-house soluti
 ons allows organizations to tailor solutions to specific needs, enhancing q
 uality control, performance, and agility.\n\nThis session will analyze&nbsp
 ;the City of Kalamazoo’s shift from a third-party crime mapping tool 
 to an in-house solution using existing tools, focusing on elevating data qu
 ality in public-facing solutions. Attendees will explore real-world concern
 s, benefits, challenges, and effective implementation strategies.\nKey Topi
 cs:\n\n	Limitations of third-party tools in maintaining quality standards\n
 Advantages of in-house solutions in customization, flexibility, scalability
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 Challenges and risks of transitioning, e.g., development costs, time constr
 aints, skill gaps\n
 Success factors and best practices for in-house solution development\n
 Tips and strategies for organizations considering the transition\n\nExpecte
 d Outcomes:\n\n
 Understand the benefits and challenges of in-house solutions\n
 Gain strategies for implementing bespoke solutions\n
 Learn from Kalamazoo’s experience to inform decisions\n
 Network with peers and experts in tool development and quality assurance\n\
 nTransitioning to in-house solutions enhances quality, processes, and compe
 titiveness. This session will equip attendees with strategies to optim
 ize data quality initiatives for organizational success.\n
DTSTART:20241210T164500
SUMMARY:Improving Quality: Transitioning to an In-House Solution
DTEND:20241210T172959
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