VLDB Endowment
Business Profile
Core Value Proposition
VLDB Endowment provides global support for scholarly work in databases by steering the VLDB conference series, publishing the VLDB Journal, sponsoring CIDR, and funding training and library access initiatives.
Target Customer
Database researchers and academic institutions; libraries in developing countries; conference organizers; the broader database research community.
Key Differentiator
Combines long-standing conference governance, high-impact journal publishing, training initiatives, and global library access, all backed by a 21-member governance board and ongoing diversity and inclusion efforts.
Implementation Timeline
Not explicitly specified for value realization; programs and governance have been active since the Endowment's activities began (1992 for publishing the VLDB Journal; ongoing governance and initiatives through 2025 per listed leadership terms).
Pain Points
- 1Limited access to high-quality database research for libraries in developing countries
- 2Need for widespread training and knowledge dissemination in database management
- 3Ensuring high-quality, coordinated conference review processes and scholarly output
Key Features
- 1Steering/ governance role for the VLDB conference series
- 2VLDB Journal publication (with Springer-Verlag) since 1992
- 3Sponsorship of the Conference on Innovative Data Systems Research (CIDR)
- 4Library Program providing access to proceedings and the VLDB Journal for libraries in developing countries
- 5Tutorial Series and summer school-type training initiatives
- 6VLDB historical archives and development of training resources
- 7Diversity and inclusion initiatives (DBCares co-started with ACM SIGMOD)
Target Customer Industries
Decision Makers
- 1Executive President
- 2Vice-President
- 3Treasurer
- 4Secretary
- 5Trustee
Client Results
- 1VLDB Journal described as one of the most successful journals across all of computer science
- 2VLDB Endowment supports ongoing training activities and library access initiatives to promote database research globally
Competitive Advantages
- 1Integrated ecosystem: conference governance, high-impact journal, training programs, and library access
- 2Global reach: programs targeted at developing nations and libraries worldwide
- 3Longstanding reputation and continuity: VLDB Journal and CIDR sponsorship
- 4Active commitment to diversity and inclusive environment (DBCares partnership with ACM SIGMOD)
Key Benefits
Case Studies & Success Stories
VLDB Library Program for Developing Countries
Libraries in developing countries receive access to VLDB Conference Proceedings and The VLDB Journal to support database research that otherwise would be unaffordable.
Tutorial Series for Developing Nations
Endowment organizes a tutorial series to disseminate basic and advanced knowledge related to database management to developing nations worldwide.
Additional Product Information
Product Description
A non-profit organization that promotes and exchanges scholarly work in databases worldwide, acts as the steering committee for the VLDB conference series, publishes the VLDB Journal, sponsors CIDR, and runs training, archives, and library access initiatives.
Target Market
Database researchers and educators; universities and libraries (particularly in developing countries); conference organizers and the broader scholarly community in databases and information systems.
Unique Value Proposition
A globally recognized, mission-driven ecosystem that unites premier conference governance, high-impact archival publishing, training programs, and library access to accelerate database research and education worldwide.
Technical Requirements
Not specified in content
Pricing Model
Not specified in content
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