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Big data and master data management more coupled than expected
Master data management provides the dimensions for big data facts, as a slew of big data projects highlight a link to data governance and quality Opinion
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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 Column
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Irish dairy exporter plots expansion with data matching
Irish Dairy Board aims to match consumer preferences with the dairy produce of farmers and processors. Aligning data from multiple sources is critical if data matching is to sub-serve export growth Feature
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Sandvik tightens supply chain with single supplier e-procurement portal
Swedish mining and construction giant Sandvik simplified its interface with thousands of suppliers using an ERP data integration web portal from Liaison. Case study
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Build consensus on MDM programme goals to boost chances of success
Advice on how to build political consensus for successful MDM initiatives, distilled from Jim Mortleman's fieldwork for SearchDataManagement.co.UK. Common advice uncommonly gathered. Feature
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Business focus vital for effective master data management strategy
To be successful, a master data management programme must be designed from the outset with business objectives foremost in mind. Get advice on how to build a business-trained MDM strategy. Feature
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Data virtualisation on rise as ETL alternative for data integration
The Phone House and Novartis have turned to data virtualisation from Denodo and Composite to gain a single logical view of disparate data sources. Feature
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'Big data' MDM processes key to finding business value in new info
Big data MDM projects encounter a green field in the form of social media. And all big data is enterprise data, by definition. Business leaders will look to IT to derive serious business value. Feature
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MDM technology still affords chance to make poor software choices
The MDM market is not so mature that bad choices are difficult to make. Beware the hype of multi domain, and don't expect technology to solve governance problems, in isolation. Feature
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Making money from data: Financial business intelligence at work
Finance professionals are heavy users of BI and predictive analytics software. Find out how a variety of European finance functionaries are analysing trends, cutting costs and finding new business. Feature
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Wildcat big data silos add splash of ungovernability to enterprise IT
Wildcat big data projects are threatening to add a layer of ungovernability to enterprise IT, says MDM godfather Aaron Zornes News | 12 Apr 2013
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Hadoop silos need integration, manage all data as asset, say experts
Big data hype causes disorders in organisations, including Hadoop silos, exaggerated importance of data scientists and too much experimentation Analysis | 15 Feb 2013
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Top 10 information management stories of 2012
Top 10 information management stories of 2012. Big data dominates, but master data management, data quality and data visualisation feature Top 10 | 20 Dec 2012
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B2B data integration offers bigger bang than big data, says Freeform Dynamics
Business-to-business data integration “could do better” as British and Dutch firms over-rely on manual process, says Freeform Dynamics study. News | 27 Sep 2012
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Data ethics: Author warns of ethical pitfalls of data collection
Heedless data collection in business analytics programmes is breeding moral hazards, according to author Frank Buytendijk. News | 06 Sep 2012
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Network Rail selects Informatica MDM platform for whole-system view
Network Rail chose Informatica for the MDM stage of its change programme, aimed at reducing costs by 30% by 2019. Its Orbis unit is working with Capgemini on an eight-year asset information effort. News | 04 Jul 2012
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Jill Dyché: CEO big data focus good news and bad news for IT
Jill Dyché, a data management expert, sees CEO interest and scepticism as both an opportunity and a threat. Avoid the big data 'gotchas', and don't mistake data warehousing for big data. News | 10 May 2012
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Master data governance tools needed to seal MDM, data governance gap
Master data management and information governance are intertwined as business disciplines in theory but disconnected in practice. New master data governance tools are emerging to seal the gap. Feature | 17 Apr 2012
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Data governance evangelism at heart of Premier Farnell's global strategy
Data governance lies at the heart of Premier Farnell's globalisation strategy. And the electronics distributor's head of global planning and governance says senior management education comes first. News | 05 Apr 2012
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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. News | 26 Mar 2012
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Time to tame data architecture complexity, but task is tough
Data architecture is close to a misnomer. Complex corporations are striated by applications, beset by politics. Service buses, data governance programmes offer remedies, but don't underestimate task. Analysis
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What are the most common MDM project pitfalls to avoid?
Learn about the most common master data management (MDM) project pitfalls that companies run into. Get a list of the major problems that can hold back an MDM program. Answer
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Can we launch a data governance project without adopting MDM?
Is it a good idea to launch a data governance project without the help of a master data management (MDM) initiative? See what our MDM expert has to say about that. Answer
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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. Answer
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Do you need to gather business requirements for MDM projects?
Do you need to gather business requirements for an MDM project? Find out and learn how functional requirements are the key difference between the MDM and BI development processes. Answer
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Selling master data management internally? Think like a CEO, Gartner advises
Explaining the benefits of master data management (MDM) to executives? Think like a CEO and don't say 'MDM,' says Gartner analyst John Radcliffe. Answer
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Podcast: How to craft an effective MDM strategy
In this podcast interview, Andy Hayler gives advice on how to create and implement an MDM strategy that is ruthlessly focused on business value. Podcast
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Big data roundtable webcast: gaining value from big data
Roundtable discussion on business value of big data, chaired by Brian McKenna, Editor, SearchDataManagementUK, and featuring Mike Ferguson, Roxane Edjlali (Gartner), Joshua LeCure (GlaxoSmithKline). Video
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Wildcat big data silos add splash of ungovernability to enterprise IT
Wildcat big data projects are threatening to add a layer of ungovernability to enterprise IT, says MDM godfather Aaron Zornes News
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Hadoop silos need integration, manage all data as asset, say experts
Big data hype causes disorders in organisations, including Hadoop silos, exaggerated importance of data scientists and too much experimentation Analysis
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Top 10 information management stories of 2012
Top 10 information management stories of 2012. Big data dominates, but master data management, data quality and data visualisation feature Top 10
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Big data and master data management more coupled than expected
Master data management provides the dimensions for big data facts, as a slew of big data projects highlight a link to data governance and quality Opinion
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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 Column
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B2B data integration offers bigger bang than big data, says Freeform Dynamics
Business-to-business data integration “could do better” as British and Dutch firms over-rely on manual process, says Freeform Dynamics study. News
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Irish dairy exporter plots expansion with data matching
Irish Dairy Board aims to match consumer preferences with the dairy produce of farmers and processors. Aligning data from multiple sources is critical if data matching is to sub-serve export growth Feature
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Sandvik tightens supply chain with single supplier e-procurement portal
Swedish mining and construction giant Sandvik simplified its interface with thousands of suppliers using an ERP data integration web portal from Liaison. Case study
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Data ethics: Author warns of ethical pitfalls of data collection
Heedless data collection in business analytics programmes is breeding moral hazards, according to author Frank Buytendijk. News
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Build consensus on MDM programme goals to boost chances of success
Advice on how to build political consensus for successful MDM initiatives, distilled from Jim Mortleman's fieldwork for SearchDataManagement.co.UK. Common advice uncommonly gathered. Feature
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Find valuable information to help your organisation develop a solid master data management (MDM) strategy and best practices. Get up to date on MDM best practices for tasks such as choosing MDM software and managing an MDM hub. You’ll also find master data management case studies on how UK businesses are using MDM technologies and techniques. Learn how to build a master data management business case to get management buy-in and then how to show your company's MDM return on investment (ROI). Read news stories about the latest research and reports on MDM solutions by industry analysts, including which master data management vendors are leading the pack on innovation and ease of use. In addition, get guidance on using product information management (PIM) software and tools supporting customer data integration (CDI), also known as customer master data management.