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Data quality techniques and best practices

What are the main features of data catalog software?

Data catalogs serve as data portals for self-service business analytics users. Learn how the data is curated, what capabilities are included, the market vendors and the benefits. Continue Reading
How a data steward can enable data governance, without 'police' tag

A data governance program doesn't have to be a police action. Instead, advises expert Anne Marie Smith, data stewards should help bring about cultural change in a collaborative way. Continue Reading
How metadata management relates to data governance and MDM

Why is metadata management important? Because without it, you couldn't have a successful data governance or master data management program, explains governance expert Anne Marie Smith. Continue Reading
Integrate data quality into your master data management strategy

When implementing an MDM initiative, businesses should take steps to incorporate effective data quality management practices from the outset. Continue Reading
Part-time data stewards can enrich data governance programs

Data governance programs often rely on the part-time data steward -- an employee from a business unit who also serves as a data expert. Continue Reading

Creating a data governance council: Enlist champions to lead

Enlist senior-level champions from both business and IT to guide a data governance program and achieve harmony between the two sides. Continue Reading
Priming a master data management strategy for success

Organizations should meet a few key program development goals prior to implementing an MDM initiative, according to MDM expert Anne Marie Smith. Continue Reading
Gaining business support for your MDM initiative

Highlighting the benefits of an MDM program from both technical and business perspectives is essential to gaining support for funding. Continue Reading
The state of enterprise information management technology use in 2011

Get expert insight on whether there likely will be any strategic shifts during 2011 in how companies use enterprise information management technology. Continue Reading
Common enterprise information management strategy mistakes to avoid

Learn about four common mistakes that companies make when creating an enterprise information management strategy and starting an EIM program. Continue Reading
How often should you update your data quality strategy?

Learn how often companies should update their data quality strategy. See how changes in data quality problems create new challenges and how revising your data quality strategy can help. Continue Reading

Implementing data quality software but ignoring governance policies

Is it OK to implement data quality software but ignore your data governance policies? Learn more about the relationship between data quality software and governance processes. Continue Reading
Open source data quality software to help with name matching

Learn what to consider before adopting open source data quality software to help with identity resolution and name matching. Continue Reading
Data governance trends for 2011: Scorecards and data governance tools

Learn about emerging data governance trends for 2011, including more use of data governance tools and data quality metrics and scorecards. Find out what’s useful and what’s not. Continue Reading
Are the data quality issues worse in real-time data integration apps?

Find out if real-time data integration applications has more data quality issues than other approaches. Also, see if real-time or near-real-time integration are really useful. Continue Reading