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Customer data integration evolves to customer hubs - http://searchdatamanagement.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid91_gci1238365,00.html
SearchDataManagement.com article by Hannah Smalltree. The customer data integration market is moving toward customer hubs, according to Forrester's latest ranking of the top vendors. |
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Defining Master Data - http://www.b-eye-network.com/view/2918
Business Intelligence Network article by David Loshin that argues a solid definition is required for the concept of master data. |
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Getting Started on Master Data Management - http://searchoracle.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid41_gci1172051,00.html
SearchOracle.com article by Mark Brunelli covering Cliff Longman's views of what you need to know before embarking on a master data management (MDM) initiative. |
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Master Data Management is Inevitable... So Get Ready - http://www.tdwi.org/Publications/WhatWorks/display.aspx?id=7633
TDWI column by Philip Russom that says with many trends intersecting with master data management, it has a high probability of adoption. |
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Database design: Migrating to the corporate master data management system - http://articles.techrepublic.com.com/5100-22-5112501.html
TechRepublic article from Greg Griffiths on the challenges and benefits of migrating to a corporate master data system. |
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The Fourth Generation of MDM - http://www.dmreview.com/issues/20071001/1093511-1.html
DM Review article by Aaron Zornes that highlights the various functionalities necessary for future master data management implementations. |
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Master Data Management Meets SOA - http://soa.sys-con.com/node/366853
SOA World article from John Kalogirou on the intersection of MDM and SOA. |
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Why Customer Data Integration (CDI) Projects Fail - http://www.businessintelligence.com/article.asp?id=163
BusinessIntelligence.com article by Anurag Wadehra on pitfalls involving CDI projects, especially those that affect scalability. |
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Seven Reasons Customer Data Integration Projects Fail - http://searchsap.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid21_gci1171350,00.html
SearchDataManagement.com article by Hannah Smalltree on common pitfalls to avoid on customer data integration projects. |
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A Phased Approach to Enterprise Master Data Management - http://www.b-eye-network.com/view/5051
Business Intelligence Network article by Colin White that says enterprise master data management (MDM) should always be the objective of any long-term MDM plan, and the secret to implementing this plan is a phased and tactical approach. |
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Master data management trends and issues - http://searchdatamanagement.techtarget.com/news/article/0,289142,sid91_gci1304691,00.html
SearchDataManagement.com article by Hannah Smalltree reviewing the first TDWI MDM event. |
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Seven master data management best practices - http://searchcio.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid19_gci1197441,00.html
SearchCIO.com article by Hannah Smalltree. Early adopters of master data management share best practices and potential pitfalls. |
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Master Plan - http://www.information-age.com/articles/284531/master-plan.thtml
Information Age article by Kenny MacIver that says master data management aims to address one of IT’s most troubling issues. |
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Basel II Compliance Drives the Importance of Master Data Management - http://www.b-eye-network.com/view/1769
B-EYE Network article by Duffie Brunson on Basel II making companies realize that metadata and reference data are key components in controlling the data governance process. |
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MDM and its value in CRM - http://www.destinationcrm.com/articles/default.asp?ArticleID=5491
DestinationCRM article by Marshall Lager that suggests studies and service offerings point to the need for better information herding. |
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Is MDM All Hype? - http://searchcio.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid19_gci1153226,00.html
SearchDataManagement.com article from Hannah Smalltree that says the new emphasis on master data management (MDM) technology isn't resonating with everyone. Does MDM really warrant the hype? |
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Ten Tips for Master Data Management Success - http://esj.com/articles/2008/06/25/ten-tips-for-master-data-management-success.aspx
Enterprise Systems article by Cliff Longman exploring things companies can do to prepare for organizational MDM initiatives. |
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Building a Business Case for MDM - http://searchcio.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid19_gci1152167,00.html
SearchDataManagement.com article from Hannah Smalltree on building the business case for MDM initiatives. |
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Bernie Madoff's Client List vs. MDM: Lessons Learned - http://www.cio.com/article/488060/Bernie_Madoff_s_Client_List_vs._MDM_Software_Lessons_Learned
CIO.com article by Thomas Wailgum describing the effort involved with untangling Madoff's web of investor connections. |
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Master Data Management: Service Providers Are Starting To Address the Mess - http://www.amrresearch.com/Content/View.asp?pmillid=18474
AMR Research note that says the services component of a Master Data Management (MDM) initiative is substantial, and service providers are rising to the occasion. Because MDM initiatives require skills across the technology spectrum, service providers are combining all of their data architecture and information processing skills into dedicated products. |
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Microsoft Acquires Stratature - http://www.intelligententerprise.com/channels/enterprise_applications/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=199902418
Microsoft will cease new sales of Stratature and will integrate +EDM technology into its product offerings. |
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Customer Data Integration: Don't Forget the ROI - http://www.crmbuyer.com/story/WyfYzpkL3NG6TK/Customer-Data-Integration-Dont-Forget-the-ROI.xhtml
CRMBuyer article by Anurag Wadehra on ROI and CRM. |
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The Next Wave of Data Management - http://www.intelligententerprise.com/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=189500842
Intelligent Enterprise Magazine article by Jill Dych and Evan Levy. The search for better data management practices has led to data stewardship and data governance efforts, but confusion over roles and disconnects between IT and the business have led to gaps in cooperation. The next wave will bring customer data integration and master data management initiatives that promise to relieve business experts from the drudgery of defining and maintaining customer data, while developers will dodge the chaos of point-to-point integration. |
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Master Data Management for Information Management - http://www.intelligententerprise.com/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=55800289
Intelligent Enterprise article by Mark Smith that suggests companies should abandon conventional wisdom and invest in their architecture. |
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The Search for One Truth - http://www.intelligententerprise.com/channels/infomanagement/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=177105347
Intelligent Enterprise article by Susana Schwartz that says master data management is about services-based delivery of clean, consistent data, but companies have to get stakeholders to agree to terms. |
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Master Data Needs Managing Too - http://www.computerworld.com/softwaretopics/software/apps/story/0,10801,103298,00.html
Computerworld article by Heather Havenstein that says managing master data requires different technologies and processes than managing metadata, though users say the effort is just as important. |
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Master Data Management Market Expanding - http://www.dmreview.com/article_sub.cfm?articleID=1032603
DM Review article by David Waddington describing Ventana Research's view of the master data management market. |
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The Fun Begins With Structure - http://www.intelligententerprise.com/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=163100825
Intelligent Enterprise Magazine article hy David Stodder that asks the question "Will master data management open new doors for BI?" |
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MDM Enthuses, Confuses BI, DM Pros - http://esj.com/articles/2006/11/29/mdm-enthuses-confuses-bi-dm-pros.aspx
Enterprise Systems article by Stephen Swoyer about ongoing enthusiasm and confusion about MDM by data management professionals. |
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Kalido's Master Data Management Approach Suits Big Companies - http://adtmag.com/articles/2005/06/06/kalidos-master-data-management-approach-suits-big-companies.aspx
ADTmag.com article by John K. Waters on Shell's approach to master data management. |
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As Master Data Management Matures, Its Availability Improves - http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Data-Storage/As-Master-Data-Management-Matures-Its-Availability-Improves/
eWeek.com article from Chris Preimesberger and Jeffrey Burt. With an average cost of $1 million, MDM deployments used to be relegated to only the largest companies in the world. But now new companies are now stepping into the market with creative products and services. |
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Master Data: Think Globally, Start Locally - http://www.intelligententerprise.com/channels/customer/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=202103878
Intelligent Enterprise article from Doug Henschen that notes that BI, transaction optimization and SOA ambitions are driving master data management. His advice is think broadly, get in incrementally and prepare for the leg work. |
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Data is at the Heart of Enterprise-Wide BI and DW, Part 2 - http://www.dmreview.com/article_sub.cfm?articleId=1090389
DMReview article from Robert Farris on the role of master data management in enterprise-wide business intelligence. |
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Third Generation CDI-MDM Solutions - http://www.dmreview.com/article_sub.cfm?articleId=1075100
DMReview article by Aaron Zornes on indicators for a 3G MDM solution. |
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Master data management 'coming of age' - http://www.onestopclick.com/news/Master-data-management-'coming-of-age'_18028286.html
OneStopClick article on the rate of expansion in the master data management market. |
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Are Your Systems Integrators Helping Your CDI Initiative? - http://www.dmreview.com/article_sub.cfm?articleId=1072502
DMReview article by Aaron Zornes on the importance of making sure your preferred systems integrator partner has appropriate project experience. |
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Master Brewer - http://www.information-age.com/article/2006/december_2006/master_brewer
Information Age article by Kenny MacIver on Labatt bringing consistency to its data with master data management. |
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Master Data Management Market to Grow 15% Annually - http://digital50.com/news/items/BW/2001/07/14/20061212005735/master-data-management-market-to-grow-15-annually.html
The ARC Advisory Group releases a study on the projected growth of the master data management market. |
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What IT Needs to Know about Master Data Initiatives - http://www.itbusinessedge.com/blogs/mia/?p=311
IT Business Edge article by Loraine Lawson describing the key aspects of master data projects for IT. |
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Gartner, Forrester take on Vendor Claims - http://searchdatamanagement.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid91_gci1233124,00.html?bucket=NEWS&topic=302168
SearchDataManagement.com article by Hannah Smalltree. To combat confusion, Forrester and Gartner released frameworks for evaluating master data management technology. |
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Uniqueness, Identity, Nonidentifiability and Governance - http://www.b-eye-network.com/view/3271?jsessionid=08f1ac1153b8be1de82d6c13ebc602f2
Business Intelligence Network article by David Loshin that argues an organization’s policies must be fully integrated and deployed as part of the master data management program, not just as an add-on. |
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Mastering Master Data Management - http://www.dmreview.com/article_sub.cfm?articleId=1059676
DM Review article from Lou Agosta that says master data is pervasive and fundamental to business success and that companies should address it strategically. |
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Petty Power Plays Biggest Obstacle for Master Data Management - http://www.itbusinessedge.com/blogs/mia/?p=345
IT Business Edge article from Loraine Lawson on organizational control issues in MDM projects. |
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Serving Many Masters - http://www.destinationcrm.com/articles/default.asp?ArticleID=7835
DestinationCRM article by James Kobielus advocating that customer data and business data must be controlled through master data management. |
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Master data management is key to compliance - http://www.networkworld.com/columnists/2006/060506kobielus.html?page=1
Network World article by James Kobielus that says companies cook the books at their own peril. |