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Data Governance for Master Data Management and Beyond: There is growing interest on behalf of both data management professionals and senior business managers to understand the motivations, mechanics, and benefits of instituting data governance within an organization. This white paper by David Loshin examines how the definition, oversight and adherence to information policies and procedures can create value...; Tags: DataFlux Corp., Master Data Management, Data Management, Storage, Benefits, Databases, Hardware, Human Resources, Enterprise Software, Software; White papers 2008-05-09
Getting Started with Master Data Management: Master data management forms part of an overall enterprise governance program that aims to establish trusted data throughout the enterprise. This white paper from Mike Ferguson of Intelligent Business Strategies defines master data, examines why it is needed, and explores methodologies for implementing master data management.; Tags: DataFlux Corp., Master Data Management; White papers 2008-05-09
Implementing a Transaction Hub MDM Pattern Using IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management Server: Master data such as customers, products, accounts or locations is the foundation of critical business decisions and is used in important business processes. Today, many companies have their master data scattered and inconsistent across numerous front- and back-office systems and lack a consistent, complete, and accurate enterprise view of this...; Tags: Server, Master Data Management, IBM Corp.; White papers 2008-03-20
Webcast: Master Info Solutions: Introducing the IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management Server: Businesses today must manage their information as a strategic asset in order to cope with intensifying regulatory compliance, competitive, and customer pressures. IBM's comprehensive Information on Demand portfolio helps companies unlock the business value of information by freeing it from silos and delivering it in-line and in-context across the...; Tags: Webcast, Server, Master Data Management, IBM Corp.; Webcasts 2008-02-06
SOA's role in Master Data Management explained: SOA's role in master data management explainedthis is absolutely trueGreat blog entry. The connection between data management and SOA can really be a win-win. Standards-based data integration folks have been talking about good, canonical data models forever. Using standards such as HR-XML or OAGIS can give you...; Tags: Service-oriented architecture (SOA), Web services, Middleware, SOA, master data management, data model; Discussion threads 2007-11-13

Master Data Management Essentials: Organize and Optimize Customer Data to Find Hidden Opportunities (Video Interview): This webcast allows gathering best practices for using Master Data Management to improve the way one use customer data to drive organizational performance. The attendee will hear industry experts explain step-by-step approaches for getting the most value from the information. This webcast shows how to create a consistent, accurate view...; Tags: Webcast, SAS Institute, Video, Master Data Management; Webcasts 2007-09-25
SOA analysts debate best-of-breed vs. suite approaches, merits of Master Data Management, and ponder a dearth of SOA architects: SOA analysts debate best-of-breed vs. suite approaches, merits of master data management, and ponder a dearth of SOA architectsBest-of-breed SOA providers" Now, the big guys — SAP, Oracle, Microsoft, webMethods, for that matter lots of software vendors — are saying, “Hey, we provide a bigger, 'badder' SOA suite...; Tags: Service-oriented architecture (SOA), Web services, Middleware, SOA, master data management; Discussion threads 2007-03-08
Master Data and Master Data Management: An Introduction: Master Data Management is more than just an application. It is a composition of tools, methods and policies that will mold the future of exploiting the value of the corporate information asset. The secrets to success lie in understanding how MDM will transition the organization into one with a strong...; Tags: Data Quality, SAS Institute, Master Data Management, Data Management, Storage, Databases, Hardware, Enterprise Software, Software; White papers 2006-09-14
Master Data Management - it's about information not technology: Master data management - it's about information not technologyChallenges how about solutions ?Hi,I've read your article with great interest. I think everybody agrees these are major challenges and I believe who ever is involved in MDM recognizes all the problems. What I miss and would liek to see is how...; Tags: master data management; Discussion threads 2006-08-23
Master Data Management: One Step at a Time: Master Data Management is quickly becoming the key strategy organizations are embracing to be the centerpiece of their information management strategy. This paper, by leading information technology research firm IDC, will discuss the business drivers for the three major types of Master Data Management projects. It will also...; Tags: IBM Corp., Master Data Management, Data Management, Strategy, Management; White papers 2006-02-01
Data management market to reach $10.4 bln by 2009: Motivated by business goals such as compliance and supply chain efficiency, global companies are prioritizing investments in master data management. These are the set of processes to create and maintain a single view of products, customers, accounts, or locations, through a physical or logical hub, across the enterprise or, in...; Tags: data management, master data management; Blog posts 2005-10-07
Master Data Management - it's about information not technology: The concept of master data management (MDM) is not a difficult one to grasp: It is the process of dealing with data that needs to be shared among different systems—accessible to multiple users — often by merging records into one authenticated master file. In the corporate world, the best example...; Tags: master data management; Blog posts 2005-09-01
Tips for setting up Master Data Management: Meta Group yesterday published an important research note (client reg. req.) on master data management (MDM), arguing that it's critical to companies looking to make the leap to service-oriented architectures (SOAs). Master data management is about tackling the decades-old problem of redundant and conflicting data scattered across business systems and...; Tags: Meta, master data management; Blog posts 2004-12-10

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Is anyone ready to process a trillion events per day?: What is event processing and how could it make a difference? Here is one example of where it could take us: Scientists are talking about the possibility of an in-body network that could detect heart attacks or diabetic collapses and alert emergency services. A typical company deals...; Tags: Event, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Sales Strategy, Financial Services, Enterprise Software, Software, Sales, Joe McKendrick; Blog posts 2008-05-11
A sailing robot to cross the Atlantic: The Times of London reports that seven robotic craft will compete in a race across the Atlantic Ocean in October 2008. One of them, 'Pinta the robot sailing boat,' has been designed at Aberystwyth University, Wales, UK. Pinta is expected to sail for three months at a maximum speed of...; Tags: Pinta, Robots, Emerging Technologies, Roland Piquepaille; Blog posts 2008-05-11
VCs put big sums into SaaS: VCs put big sums into SaaSWhat else would software investors invest in?We still see high VC/investor interest FWIW. At the end of the day, if you are a VC in the software (esp. business software) vertical, what is there better to invest in than SaaS?RE: VCs put big sums...; Tags: Software as a Service (SaaS), software-as-a-service, big sum; Discussion threads 2008-05-09
Exploring Mars with Java: At the JavaOne conference in San Francisco Friday, James Gosling, Sun Microsystems vice president and fellow, talks to Arizona State University geological sciences professor Phil Christensen about the school's geospatial software, JMARS. The open-source project is available to the public and used by NASA to find and gather scientific data...; Tags: Programming Languages, Java, Open Source, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Mars, NASA, JMARS; Videos 2008-05-09
VCs put big sums into SaaS: Several SaaS vendors have announced some big funding rounds the past couple of weeks, which suggests that SaaS is still able to command strong VC support where vendors can show good traction for their offerings. The three rounds that caught my eye were: Rearden Commerce, $100 million....; Tags: Software-as-a-service, Rearden Commerce, Analytics, Sales Compensation, Intacct, Software As A Service (SaaS), Sales Force Management, Sales Strategy, Emerging Technologies, Sales, Phil Wainewright; Blog posts 2008-05-09
Climate Counts tells climate-conscious buyers to avoid Apple: Climate Counts tells climate-conscious buyers to avoid AppleThis is bull!Everyone knows Apples are organic.A threw away an apple just last week......and already it has started decomposing. In another month, it will be gone entirely. These guys are full of it.RE: Climate Counts tells climate-conscious buyers to avoid AppleAdrien: Did you...; Tags: Climate Counts, Apple Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-05-09
Microsoft not pulling XP SP3 again (so far): Microsoft isn't halting Windows XP Service Pack (SP) 3 distribution -- so far, at least -- in spite of endless-reboot problems reported by AMD-based PC customers, a company spokeswoman said on May 9. Reports of the reboot problem are cropping up on Microsoft forums and other sites...; Tags: Mary Jo Foley; Blog posts 2008-05-09