Master data management (MDM) best practices, news and research

MDM best practices News

January 15, 2021 15 Jan'21
Informatica takes Customer 360 master data management to cloud

Updated MDM service benefits from integrations with the broader cloud-native Informatica platform that is built on top of a microservices Kubernetes-based architecture.
December 04, 2020 04 Dec'20
Collibra grows enterprise data governance for the cloud

Collibra CEO discusses the importance of data governance for enterprises and how to tie data governance to business terminology to go beyond simply controlling data.
November 25, 2020 25 Nov'20
Ataccama automates data governance with Gen2 platform update

Data management vendor Ataccama adds new automation features to its Gen2 platform to help organizations automatically discover metadata and build an accurate business glossary for data.
September 03, 2020 03 Sep'20
Reltio sets new course for master data management strategy

The founder of data management firm Reltio provides insight into the evolving nature of master data management, as organizations look to get a more complete view of their data.

Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content

Enterprise data lakes hold the key to actionable insights

Technological pillars of sound business decisions, AI, machine learning and advanced analytics depend on the quantity, quality and integrity of information in data lakes. Continue Reading
master data management (MDM)

Master data management (MDM) is a process that creates a uniform set of data on customers, products, suppliers and other business entities from different IT systems. Continue Reading
What is data management and why is it important?

Data management is the process of ingesting, storing, organizing and maintaining the data created and collected by an organization, as explained in this in-depth look at the process. Continue Reading

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

Data fabrics help data lakes seek the truth

Data fabrics can play a key role in aligning business goals with the integration, governance, reliability and democratization of information collected in massive data lakes. Continue Reading
Data protection officer responsibilities and role importance

The data protection officer title has been growing over the last few years, and organizations are still working to grasp the full responsibilities of the role. Continue Reading
3 growing applications of AI in data management

There are plenty of ways AI can augment data professionals throughout the data pipeline, from sifting through large data sets for duplicates to easing the preparation process. Continue Reading

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

Cloud data catalog benefits for the enterprise

Vendor cloud data catalog options are expanding and offering more automated tools to end users. Read on to find out how enterprises can benefit from these options. Continue Reading
Build a source of truth into your network automation strategy

Many network automation approaches rely on a source of truth repository to provide data on network behavior. But building this automation database isn't always easy. Continue Reading
How to improve data governance for self-service analytics

Citizen data scientists and self-service analytics are on the rise as the data scientist shortage continues. Here are some data management best practices to support them. Continue Reading

We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.

Breaking down data silos with strong data governance

Not having a single source of truth can be a huge issue for data professionals. But strong data governance policies can prevent data silos and lead to better-quality data. Continue Reading
Four first steps for customer data management

Forrester's Mike Gualtieri details how to develop a unified plan to manage customer data that gives business users what they need to manage CRM programs. Continue Reading
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