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What do we need to optimize our MDM strategy?

Companies in all industries can benefit from a master data management program, advises MDM expert Anne Marie Smith. Learn how to enhance yours. 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
Five steps to implementing an MDM program

Instituting a master data management program involves discovery, analysis, construction, implementation and sustainment processes, according to MDM expert Anne Marie Smith. Continue Reading
How to combine MDM projects and BI programs -- and boost their ROI

Combining master data management projects and business intelligence programs can provide business value -- if the architecture is there to support it, says 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

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
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. Continue Reading
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. Continue Reading

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. Continue Reading
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. Continue Reading
What ever happened to PIM and CDI software?

There’s a lot of talk about master data management but not so much about CDI and PIM. Find out what happened to those MDM-related technologies. Continue Reading
Key steps for developing an enterprise information management strategy

Here you’ll find 12 expert tips on developing an enterprise information management strategy and roadmap for your company. Use the EIM strategy development advice to get started. Continue Reading