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Analysts Remarks About MDM Don't Inspire Confidence - http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/blogs/lawson/analysts-remarks-about-mdm-dont-inspire-confidence/?cs=30545
IT Business Edge blog from Loraine Lawson on some of her reservations about master data management. |
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Will Master Data Management and ETL Overlap? - http://www.itbusinessedge.com/blogs/mia/?p=382
Blog entry by Loraine Lawson on cross-pollination between MDM and ETL. |
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Master data management must start with data governance - http://searchdatamanagement.techtarget.com/news/article/0,289142,sid91_gci1316278,00.html
SearchDataManagement.com article by Jeff Kelly suggesting that success in MDM rests on managing data governance and data quality, as well as people. |
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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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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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MDM May Change Your Life…or Not - http://www.regdeveloper.co.uk/2006/04/26/mdm_acronym/
Article in The Register by Mark Whitehorn that considers if MDM is really a breakthrough technology or just another acronym? |
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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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The Fourth Generation of MDM - http://www.information-management.com/issues/20071001/1093511-1.html
Information Management article by Aaron Zornes that highlights the various functionalities necessary for future master data management implementations. |
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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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The Politics of Master Data Management and Data Governance - http://www.information-management.com/issues/2007_45/10000894-1.html
Information Management article by Dan Power on mapping the political landscape of MDM projects. |
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Master Data Management Market Expanding - http://www.information-management.com/infodirect/20050715/1032603-1.html
Information Management article by David Waddington describing Ventana Research's view of the master data management market. |
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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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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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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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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 Management - What is it? - http://www.businessintelligence.com/researchi.asp?id=97
BusinessIntelligence.com article by Dave Waddington that says advancements in information management, such as master data management, can provide a focal point for data quality. |
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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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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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Customer Data Integration and M&A: Hang Over or Make Over - http://www.information-management.com/specialreports/20050616/1029770-1.html
Information Management article by Aaron Zornes about the complexities involved in corporate mergers and acquisitions. |
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What is Master Data? - http://www.b-eye-network.com/view/6758
Business Intelligence Network article and podcast by Malcolm Chisholm that attempts to define the term 'master data'. |
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Information Strategy: The Master Data Management Challenge - http://www.information-management.com/issues/20050501/1026072-1.html
Information Management article by Jane Griffin on the challenges facing master data management. |
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Master Data Synchronization – Assessing Requirements - http://www.b-eye-network.com/view/6751
Business Intelligence Network article by David Loshin that says there are characteristics associated with maintaining the synchronization and consistency of master data that impose implementation constraints when implementing master data consolidation and integration services. |
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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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Mastering Master Data - http://www.b-eye-network.com/view/4311
BI Network article from Richard Skriletz explaining why master data is a business problem first. |
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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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MDM and the Question of Data Back-Integration - http://www.b-eye-network.com/view/3682
Business Intelligence Network article by David Loshin on issues involved with using MDM to provide a “round-trip” integration process for all of your master data objects. |
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Merging MDM Silos - http://www.it-director.com/technology/applications/content.php?cid=9087
IT-Director.com article by Philip Howard taking the position that the market has now recognised that a siloed approach to MDM is a no-no. |
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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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The Relationship Between Master Data Management and Data Quality - http://www.information-management.com/news/10001823-1.html
Information Management article by Dan Power on the importance of MDM projects having a data quality component. |
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Mastering Master Data Management - http://www.information-management.com/news/1059676-1.html
Information Management 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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Master Data Standards and Data Exchange - http://www.information-management.com/issues/20050801/1033586-1.html
Information Management article from David Loshin looks at a case study involving the exchange of data using what are thought to be commonly defined data standards. (Registration required.) |
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New Names, Old Tricks? CDI, MDM, EII - http://www.information-management.com/issues/20050701/1031241-1.html
Information Management article by David Loshin exploring the relationship between CDI, MDM, and EII. (Registration required.) |
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Master Data Management: Cross-System Assessment - http://www.information-management.com/issues/20040101/7911-1.html
Information Management article by Tim Walsh that provides an overview for a cross-system data quality assessment and master data management strategy. |
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Are You Master Of Your Data, Or Its Slave? - http://www.dmreview.com/dmdirect/20050304/1020858-1.html
DM Direct article by Andy Hayler on the emerging field of master data management. |
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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 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: 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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Master Data Management: Truth Behind the Hype - http://www.cio.com/article/110558/Master_Data_Management_Truth_Behind_the_Hype
CIO.com article by Thomas Wailgum suggesting that master data management may be sneaking up on SOA as the most overused IT buzzword. |
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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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Primer: Master Data Management - http://www.baselinemag.com/article2/0,1397,1826593,00.asp
Baseline Magazine article by S Jae Yang providing a primer for master data management. |
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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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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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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 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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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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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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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 is a Program - http://www.bireview.com/article.cfm?articleid=300
BI Review article by Scott Lee on the MDM approach taken by R.R. Donnelley. |
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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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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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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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IBM looks to 'master' unruly data - http://news.cnet.com/2100-1012_3-5951551.html
News.com article from Martin LaMonica describing the pieces IBM has compiled to take on the master data management market. |
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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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Understanding Master Data Management and Customer Data Integration - http://www.b-eye-network.com/view/1420?jsessionid=89592a2ceee12aec5291621a518e312b
B-EYE Network article by Colin White describing the similarities between MDM and CDI. |
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Master Data Management and Customer Data Integration - Folks Don't Get It - http://www.b-eye-network.com/view/2432?jsessionid=56e3e9184b40a557b71fd94e56181cac
Business Intelligence Network article by Colin White that says MDM and C-MDM solutions must employ an enterprise-wide approach to data integration, data quality and metadata management. |
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Master Data Management a Key Strategic Priority Say Global 2000 Users - http://www.dmreview.com/article_sub.cfm?articleId=1038178
Master data management has emerged as a key strategic priority for some of the world's largest companies. |
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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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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. |