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Feature
07 Feb 2022
How big data collection works: Process, challenges, techniques
Taming large amounts of data from multiple sources and deriving the greatest value to ensure trusted business decisions hinge on a foolproof system for collecting big data. Continue Reading
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News
05 Nov 2021
Reltio advances master data management with $120M fund raise
Reltio now has a valuation of $1.7 billion as it raises new funding to help grow its cloud connected data platform to enable business processes and operations. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Oct 2021
Data architect skills required, responsibilities and salaries
When considering a career as a data architect, learn about the required skills and education, plus job responsibilities, salary ranges and typical interview questions and answers. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Jul 2021
7 data modeling techniques and concepts for business
Three types of data models and various data modeling techniques are available to data management teams to help convert data into valuable business information. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Jul 2021
Data architecture vs. information architecture: How they differ
Data architects collect the statistics and information architects put the numbers into context as they work symbiotically to bolster an enterprise's data and business strategies. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 Jul 2021
9 steps to a dynamic data architecture plan
Learn the nine steps to a comprehensive data architecture plan, including C-suite support, data personas, user needs, governance, catalogs, SWOT, lifecycles, blueprints and maps. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Jul 2021
How to build a successful cloud data architecture
As enterprises vacate the premises and migrate their operations skyward, a cloud data architecture can provide the long-term flexibility to improve workflows, costs and security. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Jul 2021
Data modeling vs. data architecture: What's the difference?
Data modelers and data architects have distinctly different roles, but they work in a complementary fashion to help enterprises unlock and capitalize on data's business value. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Jun 2021
Data governance and your master data management strategy
Strong data governance and master data management strategies typically go hand in hand. Read on to see how key factors of data governance can support your master data management. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Jun 2021
Healthcare device maker boosts production with data quality
One of the world's biggest ventilator manufacturers ramped up production during the pandemic by improving its own data health to better understand and optimize operations. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Apr 2021
Data quality for big data: Why it's a must and how to improve it
As data volumes increase exponentially, methods to improve and ensure big data quality are critical in making accurate, effective and trusted business decisions. Continue Reading
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23 Apr 2021
Establish big data integration techniques and best practices
A big data integration strategy departs from traditional techniques, embraces several data processes working together and accounts for the volume, variety and velocity of data. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Feb 2021
Cloud data catalog benefits for the enterprise
Vendor cloud data catalog options are expanding and offering more automated tools to end users. Read on to find out how enterprises can benefit from these options. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Jan 2021
Data fabrics help data lakes seek the truth
Data fabrics can play a key role in aligning business goals with the integration, governance, reliability and democratization of information collected in massive data lakes. Continue Reading
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News
15 Jan 2021
Informatica takes Customer 360 master data management to cloud
Updated MDM service benefits from integrations with the broader cloud-native Informatica platform that is built on top of a microservices Kubernetes-based architecture. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Dec 2020
Collibra grows enterprise data governance for the cloud
Collibra CEO discusses the importance of data governance for enterprises and how to tie data governance to business terminology to go beyond simply controlling data. Continue Reading
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News
25 Nov 2020
Ataccama automates data governance with Gen2 platform update
Data management vendor Ataccama adds new automation features to its Gen2 platform to help organizations automatically discover metadata and build an accurate business glossary for data. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Nov 2020
Data protection officer responsibilities and role importance
The data protection officer title has been growing over the last few years, and organizations are still working to grasp the full responsibilities of the role. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Sep 2020
3 growing applications of AI in data management
There are plenty of ways AI can augment data professionals throughout the data pipeline, from sifting through large data sets for duplicates to easing the preparation process. Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Sep 2020
Reltio sets new course for master data management strategy
The founder of data management firm Reltio provides insight into the evolving nature of master data management, as organizations look to get a more complete view of their data. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Aug 2020
Why you should consider a machine learning data catalog
A machine learning data catalog can benefit an enterprise in a variety of ways, from increasing access to necessary data to keeping your data sources up to date. Continue Reading
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07 Aug 2020
Top 7 data catalog use cases for enterprises
From data lake modernization to data democratization, there are many benefits to a data catalog. Experts talk about the top ways data catalog adoption can benefit enterprises. Continue Reading
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26 May 2020
Benefits of a data catalog and why you need one
Data catalogs help across enterprises, from breaking down data silos to ensuring data privacy. A new book from Technics Publications explains the benefits of data catalogs. Continue Reading
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21 Apr 2020
Master data management best practices for insurers
For insurers, master data management holds the potential to make how they operate more efficient and effective but requires company commitment and investment. Continue Reading
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25 Mar 2020
The business benefits of enterprise data governance and MDM
Data leaders from prominent large organizations provide insights into data governance best practices and benefits, at Informatica's MDM 360 and Data Governance virtual conference. Continue Reading
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06 Feb 2020
Breaking down data silos with strong data governance
Not having a single source of truth can be a huge issue for data professionals. But strong data governance policies can prevent data silos and lead to better-quality data. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Jan 2020
Build a source of truth into your network automation strategy
Many network automation approaches rely on a source of truth repository to provide data on network behavior. But building this automation database isn't always easy. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Jan 2020
Evaluate your data governance and privacy best practices
GDPR and CCPA have put data governance in the news. With this increase in data legislation, now is a great time to review your company's data governance policies. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Dec 2019
How to improve data governance for self-service analytics
Citizen data scientists and self-service analytics are on the rise as the data scientist shortage continues. Here are some data management best practices to support them. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Mar 2019
Augmented data management draws more enterprise interest
With AI and machine learning, organizations are starting to augment their data management. This is changing the way enterprise users capture, govern and integrate data. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Oct 2018
How to build a master data index: Static vs. dynamic indexing
Expert David Loshin explores the differences between static and dynamic indexing in master data management systems, and which queries each approach can support. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Oct 2018
How deterministic and probabilistic matching work
Expert David Loshin explores the benefits and challenges of the two classes of record matching in master data management systems: deterministic matching vs. probabilistic matching. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Sep 2018
The gradual evolution of master data management software
Master data management began with a bang, then hit roadblocks due to complexity. Now, MDM is shifting toward more pragmatic projects tied to data governance. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Jun 2018
Four first steps for customer data management
Forrester's Mike Gualtieri details how to develop a unified plan to manage customer data that gives business users what they need to manage CRM programs. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Apr 2018
Data integrity protection spurs greater security spending
As hacking, ransomware and malware attacks mount, companies place big data protection and integrity among the primary reasons for increased spending on security software. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Oct 2016
Reltio master data management architecture rides graph analytics wave
An onslaught of unstructured data, social and otherwise may change the nature of master data management platforms. Reltio Cloud may stand as an indicator. Continue Reading
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News
11 Feb 2016
CDOs lack organisational design experience, says Gartner
Research firm identifies immaturity in the organisational design of the set-ups led by the new breed of chief data officer and offers a menu of four design options Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Aug 2015
How to identify master data in a multi-domain MDM program
In an excerpt from their book on managing multi-domain master data management programs, Mark Allen and Dalton Cervo explain how to identify MDM domains and your master data. Continue Reading
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19 Feb 2015
Five steps to implementing an MDM program
Instituting a master data management program involves discovery, analysis, construction, implementation and sustainment processes, according to MDM expert Anne Marie Smith. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Aug 2013
Gartner describes the building blocks for a strong MDM program
MDM teams should consider these seven building blocks, outlined by Saul Judah, research director on the information management team at Gartner Inc. Continue Reading
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12 Jun 2013
Enterprise data quality efforts in good company with MDM, governance
Combining data quality initiatives with master data management and data governance programs can help ensure that data remains accurate and consistent. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Nov 2012
Data quality essential to master data management
It is possible to have a data quality initiative without master data management, but every MDM project must have a data quality element Continue Reading
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News
26 Mar 2012
Zornes: Master data governance will fuse MDM to BPM
Master data governance tools are emerging to aid the orchestration of MDM and BPM, according to MDM expert Aaron Zornes. “Big data” is a distraction from the business basics of MDM, he says. Continue Reading
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News
13 Mar 2012
Enterprise software procurement done right can save companies millions
Software procurement is frequently poorly conducted, argues consultant Andy Hayler. Intelligent software evaluation processes and savvy contract management can pay huge dividends, he says. Continue Reading
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Photo Story
16 Feb 2012
Top six data management software stories of 2011
From the rise of "big data" to office politics hampering MDM projects to Hewlett-Packard giving Neoview the ax, and more, there were plenty of notable data management stories in 2011. Continue Reading
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17 Mar 2011
From the Editors: Analytical MDM sets up enterprise MDM, but plan well
An analytical master data management project can be a great way to start an enterprise MDM program, but with certain conditions. Get tips for starting an analytical MDM project at your company. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
14 Feb 2011
The evolution of MDM architecture
Find out how MDM architecture has changed over the years and gain insight on architectural considerations to take into account when planning an MDM program and system. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
14 Feb 2011
MDM and SOA: An introduction to SOA and the benefits of SOA
Learn about MDM and SOA and how they relate. Read an introduction to SOA and learn about the benefits of SOA in this master data management and data governance book excerpt. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
14 Feb 2011
An introduction to enterprise architecture framework and MDM patterns
Get an introduction to enterprise architecture framework and MDM enterprise architecture patterns. Learn about MDM framework concepts and a definition of SOA. Continue Reading
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News
30 Dec 2010
Top seven data management stories of 2010
The top data management stories of 2010 include SaaS-based data integration, data warehouse appliances, the SAP-Sybase acquisition and more. Continue Reading
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Answer
11 Nov 2010
What’s the best way to conduct an MDM implementation?
Is it better for companies to go with an enterprise-wide master data management (MDM) implementation or deploy MDM departmentally? Find out which approach our MDM expert prefers. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
06 Jul 2010
Buyer’s Guide: Choosing and understanding MDM software
Read up on master data and master data management, plus get expert advice on choosing MDM software and tools and what to look for in an MDM product or service. Continue Reading
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Podcast
14 Dec 2009
Tips for a master data management (MDM) requirements gathering process
Embarking on a master data management (MDM) project? Get an expert's tips for the MDM requirements gathering process and ensure MDM implementation success. Continue Reading
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15 Sep 2009
Six criteria for master data management (MDM) tool evaluation
Starting to evaluate MDM tools and software? Know what six areas you should look at to make sure you choose the best vendor and tool for your business needs. Continue Reading
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15 Sep 2009
Is it better to have a centralized or decentralized master data structure?
Should your master data be centralized or decentralized? Get an expert's take, plus find out how different MDM architecture styles affect your master data and MDM hub. Continue Reading
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News
27 Jul 2009
Voices of CRM: Jill Dyché on managing customer data, social networks
Jill Dyché, an expert on both data management and CRM, shares her advice on managing customer data, social networks and MDM/CDI in this podcast. Continue Reading
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02 Jul 2009
Top 13 master data management (MDM) buzzwords and definitions
Get the top master data management (MDM) terms, definitions and concepts and learn how MDM can improve your enterprise data. Also get links to useful MDM tutorials, training, video, podcasts and articles. Continue Reading
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28 May 2009
Four must-have master data management project skills
There are four important master data management project skills needed for MDM projects and development efforts. Discover what they are and learn about MDM job roles and responsibilities in this tip. Continue Reading
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31 Mar 2009
What are the advantages/disadvantages of database abstraction layers?
Discover the advantages and disadvantages of using database abstraction layers, as opposed to database-specific coding, and learn why abstraction layers offer maximum flexibility. Continue Reading
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26 Jan 2009
Designing an MDM project plan
Master data management (MDM) projects require enterprise buy-in and participation in order to be successful. In this chapter, learn how to identify the people in the organization that can benefit from MDM and how to assemble an MDM project team. Discover how to establish and communicate the MDM business case, learn tips for collecting and prioritizing data requirements, developing a plan for enterprise data integration and designing a migration plan for the participating applications. Learn how to tackle these key steps and how to develop a successful MDM project plan in this chapter. Setting the stage for assembling the right team for an MDM program involves determining the best opportunities to socialize the internal value across the enterprise landscape. As this chapter has shown, this socialization is performed along a number of avenues: Communicating the value of presenting a centralized master data asset to the business clients, application owners, and operations staff Identifying the key stakeholders that will participate in the MDM program Carefully articulating within a project charter what will be achieved by the MDM program and how the corresponding milestones will be reached Providing a means for coordinating the participants to reduce conflict and encourage consensus Carefully detailing roles and responsibilities Analyzing the data requirements to establish MDM feasibility ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 2.7 Summary Continue Reading
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14 Oct 2008
What's the difference between SOA and Web services?
How are Web services and service oriented architecture (SOA) different? Find out in this expert response. Continue Reading
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01 May 2007
MDM-CDI project implementation guidelines
This chapter excerpt deals with the practical aspects of implementing MDM-CDI solutions as complex, multidisciplinary, enterprise-wide projects or programs. Implementing MDM-CDI solutions requires an approach that may be even broader than a single project, and should be managed as an initiative-level, enterprise-wide program. Continue Reading
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20 Apr 2007
Data governance: Information ownership policies and roles explained
Who owns the data? This chapter defines information ownership boundaries and best practices, and outlines the specific roles and responsibilities of all involved in the battle for data governance. Continue Reading