Articles

Baseline Magazine article by S Jae Yang providing a primer for master data management.

DM Review article by Jane Griffin on the challenges facing master data management.

DM Review article by Tim Walsh that provides an overview for a cross-system data quality assessment and master data management strategy.

Intelligent Enterprise Magazine article hy David Stodder that asks the question "Will master data management open new doors for BI?"

DM Review article by Lou Agosta that discusses an old problem that continues to challenge both users and vendors.

DM Review article by David Waddington describing Ventana Research's view of the master data management market.

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.

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.

DM Review article by Jonathan Wu that says master data is the linkage between business functions and business processes.

Intelligent Enterprise article by Mark Smith that suggests companies should abandon conventional wisdom and invest in their architecture.

TDWI column by Philip Russom that says with many trends intersecting with master data management, it has a high probability of adoption.

B-EYE Network article by Colin White describing the similarities between MDM and CDI.

ZDNet Government Weblog entry by Ramon Padilla Jr. on organizational challenges that explain why data-sharing is more than just a technology problem.

BusinessIntelligence.com article by Mark Smith that says advancements in information management, such as master data management, can provide a focal point for data quality.

IT-Analysis.com article by Harriet Fryman on the criticality of MDM fueling considerable vendor activity. She says some vendors are still at the marketing message stage while others have tangible solutions.

Master data management has emerged as a key strategic priority for some of the world's largest companies.

DestinationCRM article by Marshall Lager that suggests studies and service offerings point to the need for better information herding.

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.

TDWI article from Stephen Swoyer describing IBM's push into the master data field.

SearchDataManagement.com article from Hannah Smalltree on building the business case for MDM initiatives.

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?

BusinessIntelligence.com article by Anurag Wadehra on pitfalls involving CDI projects, especially those that affect scalability.

DM Review article by Aaron Zornes covering the CDI Institute research community's views on the CDI-MDM roadmap.

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.

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.

SearchDataManagement.com article by Hannah Smalltree on common pitfalls to avoid on customer data integration projects.

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.

Information Age article by Kenny MacIver that says master data management aims to address one of IT’s most troubling issues.

DM Review article by William McKnight on justifying and implementing MDM solutions.

DM Review article by Malcolm Chisholm attempting to draw some distinctions between master data and reference data.

Article in The Register by Mark Whitehorn that considers if MDM is really a breakthrough technology or just another acronym?

Business Intelligence Network article by David Loshin that argues a solid definition is required for the concept of master data.

Network World article by James Kobielus that says companies cook the books at their own peril.

SearchCIO.com article by Hannah Smalltree. Early adopters of master data management share best practices and potential pitfalls.

DM Review article from Lou Agosta that says master data is pervasive and fundamental to business success and that companies should address it strategically.

ADTmag.com article by John K. Waters on Shell's approach to master data management.

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.

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.

CRMBuyer article by Anurag Wadehra on ROI and CRM.

SearchDataManagement.com article by Hannah Smalltree. To combat confusion, Forrester and Gartner released frameworks for evaluating master data management technology.

Enterprise Systems article by Stephen Swoyer about ongoing enthusiasm and confusion about MDM by data management professionals.

The ARC Advisory Group releases a study on the projected growth of the master data management market.

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.

Information Age article by Kenny MacIver on Labatt bringing consistency to its data with master data management.

DMReview article by Aaron Zornes on the importance of making sure your preferred systems integrator partner has appropriate project experience.

OneStopClick article on the rate of expansion in the master data management market.

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.

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.

DMReview article by Aaron Zornes on indicators for a 3G MDM solution.

BI Review article by Scott Lee on the MDM approach taken by R.R. Donnelley.

BI Network article from Richard Skriletz explaining why master data is a business problem first.

SOA World article from John Kalogirou on the intersection of MDM and SOA.

CIO.com article by Thomas Wailgum suggesting that master data management may be sneaking up on SOA as the most overused IT buzzword.

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.

DMReview article from Robert Farris on the role of master data management in enterprise-wide business intelligence.

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.

Weblog entry from Jeff Jonas describing the difference between Entity Resolution Systems and Match Merge/Merge Purge systems, which is an area that is often important in master data management.

DM Review article by Aaron Zornes that highlights the various functionalities necessary for future master data management implementations.

DM Review article by Aaron Zornes about the complexities involved in corporate mergers and acquisitions.

DM Direct article by Andy Hayler on the emerging field of master data management.

DM Review article by David Loshin exploring the relationship between CDI, MDM, and EII. (Registration required.)

DM Review article by Jane Griffin on common master data management pitfalls to avoid.

DM Review 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.)

SearchDataManagement.com 2008 MDM market predictions compiled by Jeff Kelly.

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.

Business Intelligence Network article and podcast by Malcolm Chisholm that attempts to define the term 'master data'.

IT Business Edge article by Loraine Lawson describing the key aspects of master data projects for IT.

Microsoft will cease new sales of Stratature and will integrate +EDM technology into its product offerings.

DM Review article by Dan Power on mapping the political landscape of MDM projects.

TechRepublic article from Greg Griffiths on the challenges and benefits of migrating to a corporate master data system.

SearchDataManagement.com article by Hannah Smalltree reviewing the first TDWI MDM event.

IT Business Edge article from Loraine Lawson on organizational control issues in MDM projects.

DestinationCRM article by James Kobielus advocating that customer data and business data must be controlled through master data management.

Blog entry by Loraine Lawson on cross-pollination between MDM and ETL.

CIO.com article by Thomas Wailgum on the struggle for companies to get to "one version of the truth" with their master data.

IT Business Edge article on the complementary relationship between MDM vendors and EAI vendors.

SearchDataManagement.com article by Jeff Kelly suggesting that success in MDM rests on managing data governance and data quality, as well as people.

Network World article by Thomas Wailgum Newly about one potential reason why many enterprises' interest in master data management is growing.

CIO.com article by Thomas Wailgum about how Nationwide brought siloed and scattered corporate data into focus.

Enterprise Systems article by Cliff Longman exploring things companies can do to prepare for organizational MDM initiatives.

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.

News.com article from Martin LaMonica describing the pieces IBM has compiled to take on the master data management market.

DM Review article by Dan Power on the importance of MDM projects having a data quality component.

DestinationCRM.com article by Jessica Tsai reviewing the opening keynote for the 2008 MDM Summit.

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