Transcript Databases
Databases
Chapter 9
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Interview
Robert S. Bennett
Senior VP Property Systems and Service
Pegasus Solutions
CRM not the same as frequent guest and
loyalty programs
CRM needs all data available
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Interview (cont.)
Data must be up to date
Data must be readily available to all
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1. Introduction
CRM can’t exist without a database
Databases are playing an ever
increasingly important role in the
information age
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2. Database Basics
Flat Files vs. Database
Types of Databases
Simple
or Flat
Hierarchical
Network
Relational
Object Oriented
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Database Management Systems
(DBMS)
Key Functions:
Links
Storage,
Updating, and Retrieval of Data
Data Integrity, Security, and Control
Coordinate Access
Data Reliability – Backup and Recovery
Logical View vs. Physical View
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Customer
Database
Front Office
(PMS)
Name
Address
Job Title
Club Member
Dates of Stay
DBMS
Reservations
(CRS)
Last Stay
# of Stays
Amenities
Charges
Etc.
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F&B
(POS)
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Terminology
Database
Table of data
Relational database
Field
Piece of
Column
is a series of data tables
information
Record
All
pieces of information for a particular individual or
observation
Row
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Linking Tables: Keys
Primary Key
Unique
Identifier
Composite or Concatenated
Foreign Key
Primary
Key of Related Table (Connector)
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Objectives
Store tremendous amounts of data
Be able to retrieve and process data
Simplify data entry (Linking Table)
Reduce data redundancy
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Concepts
Data Extraction
Structured
Query Language (SQL)
Data Manipulation
Data Integrity
File Locks
“Deadly Embrace” or Deadlock
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Storage
Database Server
Distributed Databases
Data Warehousing
Data
Mart
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3. Database Usage
Profile
Data Mining
Profiling
Clustering
Cluster
Mapping
Online Analytical Processing (OLAP)
Pre-Emptive Measures: Trigger
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Customer Relationship
Management (CRM)
All customer touch points
All staff trained on its importance and
gather data when possible
Access given when and where appropriate
Staff is empowered to “react” to data
Data must be centralized or warehoused
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Paradigm Shift
From
To
Mass Market
Mass Customization
Product Focus
Customer Focus
Brand Loyalty
No Loyalty
Satisfaction = Repeat
Satisfaction = Repeat
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Challenges
Departmental control (Political)
Long payback period
Different technologies
Expensive
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Database Concepts: Microsoft
Access
Data is Automatically Recorded (Saved)
Design View - Structural Changes
One-to-Many Relationship
Referential Integrity
Form
Query
Report
Macro and Modules
Web (Pages)
Wizard
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4. Summary
Databases provide needed structure
Properly used CRM can indeed increase
revenue
Disparate databases and the ownership of
the customer data continue to be
problematic for the industry
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Additional Resources
www.darwinmag.com - e-business
www.economist.com -politics and business
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