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Databases vs. Data Warehouses vs. Data Lakes vs. Data Marts
This cheat sheet will help you better understand how each repository differs based on the type, purpose and quality of data. Plus, you’ll get an introduction to the features of data catalog software, a user-friendly metadata management system.
MDM best practices News
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August 28, 2013
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Aug'13
Gartner Magic Quadrant: Data integration tools must offer versatility
The 2013 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Data Integration Tools focuses on the growing demand for products that combine integration and other capabilities.
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April 08, 2013
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Data consolidation keeps commerce flowing at French Waterways
An MDM and data consolidation effort brought previously siloed databases together to better support boating operations on France's rivers and canals.
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April 04, 2013
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On the road with master data management strategies and open data
TechTarget reporters share their views on Gartner's recent MDM Summit and an IBM Smarter Cities confab at Boston University in a fast-paced podcast.
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March 27, 2013
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Mar'13
Gartner Magic Quadrant finds rising demand for data warehouse services
A look at the latest Gartner Magic Quadrant for Data Warehouse Database Management Systems and more data management news from around the Web.
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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
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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
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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
Evaluate MDM best practices Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Augmented data management draws more enterprise interest
With AI and machine learning, organizations are starting to augment their data management. This is changing the way enterprise users capture, govern and integrate data. Continue Reading
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Data integrity protection spurs greater security spending
As hacking, ransomware and malware attacks mount, companies place big data protection and integrity among the primary reasons for increased spending on security software. Continue Reading
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DMBOK2 eyes evolving data management best practices, challenges
In a Q&A, DAMA president Sue Geuens talks about the second edition of the group's DMBOK reference book and how data management trends and processes have changed since the first version. Continue Reading
Manage MDM best practices
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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How to build a master data index: Static vs. dynamic indexing
Expert David Loshin explores the differences between static and dynamic indexing in master data management systems, and which queries each approach can support. Continue Reading
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How deterministic and probabilistic matching work
Expert David Loshin explores the benefits and challenges of the two classes of record matching in master data management systems: deterministic matching vs. probabilistic matching. Continue Reading
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The gradual evolution of master data management software
Master data management kicked off with a bang in 2004, then hit a few roadblocks before data governance was embraced by the industry. Expert Andy Hayler looks back at the MDM journey. Continue Reading
Problem Solve MDM best practices Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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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
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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
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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