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The Year of MDM

Learn why MDM is such a hot topic this year in a webcast featuring a real-world user of the technology.

The DataFlux Approach – The Practical Value of MDM

This white paper reviews lessons learned from successes and failures in the MDM market to help other businesses better manage their data.

Unifying Meaning Through Product Master Data Management

David Loshin

This white paper by David Loshin takes a practical look at product master data management.

Pharmaceutical Company Implements DataFlux MDM Technology to Build Unified View of Physician Data

This innovative company created a master view of physician data across systems to improve transparency and comply with mounting regulatory pressures.

Using Unified Customer Data Visibility to Improve Revenue, Retention and Satisfaction

David Loshin

This paper reviews some barriers to success of MDM programs, then suggests an adjusted approach.

ExpertVision Webcast Series: Unlock the Power of Product Data through Next-Generation MDM

David Loshin and Dan Soceanu

Join MDM guru David Loshin of Knowledge Integrity Inc. and Dan Soceanu of DataFlux to learn how to create, manage and leverage a single view of products – using real world examples of MDM successes.

ExpertVision Webcast Series: The Real Business Value of Master Data

David Loshin and Dan Soceanu

MDM gurus David Loshin and Dan Soceanu explain why organizations need to master their data, and what can be gained through MDM.

Practical Fundamentals for Master Data Management

David Loshin

This paper looks at the levels of maturity and capability necessary for deploying master data management initiatives.

DataFlux ExpertVision: The Tangible Benefits of Practical Master Data Management

David Loshin and Daniel Teachey

David Loshin and Daniel Teachey examine concrete actions required for achieving practical benefits from MDM – in the real world.

Finding Short-term Successes with MDM

Aaron Zornes

This web seminar with industry thought leader Aaron Zornes examines how MDM programs can demonstrate positive ROI, even before a major milestone is completed.

Bell Rings in Improved Customer Address Information

Canada's largest communications company used Modern Analytics and DataFlux technology to de-duplicate records and gain an accurate view of domestic dwellings.

Dan Soceanu Describes the DataFlux Product Road Map

Dan Soceanu and Jill Dyché

DataFlux expert Dan Soceanu discusses the company's product road map.

CPP Successfully Creates a Single Customer View with an Enterprisewide MDM Solution

The leading international marketing services organization implements DataFlux qMDM Solution to power enterprise data management initiatives.

Identity Resolution for Data Quality and Master Data Management

David Loshin

In this paper, David Loshin from Knowledge Integrity explores the root cause of the “dual challenge” of identity resolution, examines how parsing and standardization contribute to the process, and reviews different ways that similarity scoring and approximate matching algorithms can help determine and resolve identical entities despite variant representations.

DataFlux ExpertVision Webcast Series: 5 Things Every Company Should Know About MDM

Industry thought leader Jill Dyché joins DataFlux president and CEO Tony Fisher for an informative and engaging look at the challenges and benefits facing companies that tackle MDM today.

Data Management Methodology: A Do-It-Yourself Guide for High-Value Data Across the Enterprise

This DataFlux white paper explores a new methodology for integrating data management principles into the organization and creating more accurate, integrated and controlled data to support every part of the business.

Identity Resolution for Data Quality and Master Data Management

David Loshin and Dan Soceanu

Industry expert David Loshin of Knowledge Integrity and Dan Soceanu from DataFlux explore the challenges surrounding customer data integration, looking at their root causes and discuss different ways that similarity scoring and approximate matching algorithms can help determine and resolve identical entities.

Create Trusted and Consistent Data with Master Data Management

Charles Blyth, David Reed and Colin Rickard

Join us for an informative webcast with DataFlux and CPP Plc, an international marketing services business on how the DataFlux qMDM platform has enabled CPP to improve overall customer service.

DataFlux IDEAS 2009 Podcast: Ron Agresta of DataFlux

Ron Agresta, product manager at DataFlux, explains how DataFlux qMDM differs from other master data management products on the market. He also talks about the types of data that DataFlux will be targeting in the future.

DataFlux IDEAS 2009 Podcast: Jill Dyché of Baseline Consulting

Jill Dyché, partner at Baseline Consulting, talks about master data management, data governance and her interaction with attendees at IDEAS 2009.

Unlock Information Management

Jean-Christophe Steels and Jean-Paul Otte, Business & Decision

This paper describes enterprise information management (EIM) as a significant enabler of higher competitiveness and introduces an agile EIM implementation approach.

The 360-Degree View of Customer Data

This webcast examines the questions that should be considered and reviewed during any project designed to deliver a 360-degree view of a customer.

Customer Centricity, Master Data and the 360-Degree View

David Loshin

A “360-degree view of the customer" has turned it into the holy grail of comprehensive customer intelligence.

Sun Microsystems Utilizes DataFlux Technology as Foundation of an MDM Initiative

The global technology provider uses DataFlux dfPower Studio to identify and remove duplicate customer records to underpin its master data management project.

Sticking a Fork in MDM: Avoiding Underdone Strategies to Create a Unified Enterprise View

Jill Dyché and Tony Fisher

In this Web seminar, Baseline partner Jill Dyché and DataFlux CEO Tony Fisher will discuss what you can do to keep your MDM project on track.

Leading Pharmaceutical Healthcare Services Company Selects DataFlux qMDM to Power Enterprisewide Master Data Management Initiative

A Pharmaceutical Healthcare Services company selected the DataFlux qMDM Solution to manage a multi-year vision of enterprise data management.

An Evolutionary Approach to Master Data Management

BeyeNETWORK

In this report, Claudia Imhoff and Colin White from BeyeNETWORK examine how a fully-functioning MDM environment can overcome many of the challenges faced by businesses today.

Yphise Assessment Report - DataFlux qMDM

Yphise

Yphise has certified the DataFlux qMDM Solution for Master Data Management as the best ranked software solution in comparison with the competition for master data quality.

Getting Started with Master Data Management

Mike Ferguson

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.

Master Data Management: An Assessment and Outlook

BARC

This white paper from BARC research explores the concept of enterprise master data management and offers useful advice for common implementation scenarios based on solid, empirical research.

Coordinating MDM Stakeholders

David Loshin

This white paper by David Loshin looks at the different individual roles within the organization that are associated with master data management.

Coordinating the MDM Stakeholders

David Loshin and Daniel Teachey

This webcast by David Loshin and Daniel Teachey discusses the best practices for building buy-in for master data management with the right contacts across the organization.

The Six Key Ingredients for Master Data Management Success

David Loshin and Daniel Teachey

This webcast by David Loshin and Daniel Teachey provides an outline of the technical ingredients required for MDM success.

ZERO TO FIVE: A Stepwise Progression for MDM

Jill Dyché and Evan Levy

In this webcast, Jill Dyché and Evan Levy share their real-world experiences in planning, designing, and implementing MDM programs at Fortune 1000 companies.

MDM Components and the Maturity Model

David Loshin

This white paper by David Loshin provides a conceptual outline of technical MDM components and examines how those components relate to the levels of organizational maturity determined by the ability to provide MDM services.

Master Data Management and the Functional SOA Service Layer

David Loshin

This white paper by David Loshin explores the symbiotic relationship between MDM and SOA, and how you can effectively create a strategy that encompasses both of these initiatives.

Data Profiling, Data Integration and Data Quality: The Pillars of Master Data Management

David Loshin

This white paper by David Loshin, published in association with the Business Intelligence Network, shows how data profiling, data integration, and data quality can build a stable framework for master data management.

Data Governance for Master Data Management and Beyond

David Loshin

This white paper by David Loshin examines how the definition, oversight and adherence to information policies and procedures can create value across the enterprise beyond the immediate benefits of regulatory compliance.

An Enterprise Data Management Overview

Michael F. Jennings

This executive brief outlines the components of a successful EDM strategy.

Master Data Management – Modeling and Consolidation

David Loshin

After getting executive approval for your MDM project, the next step is designing an effective system. This white paper by David Loshin shows you how to take that step.

Semantics, Metadata and Identifying Master Data

David Loshin

This white paper by David Loshin, president of Knowledge Integrity, helps you learn the keys to locating and understanding relationships between data elements.

Master Data Management: Challenges to Success

David Loshin

In this white paper, David Loshin from Knowledge Integrity outlines the operational, organizational and technology challenges associated with MDM projects.

Master Data and Master Data Management: An Introduction

David Loshin

This white paper, by David Loshin of Knowledge Integrity, discusses how organizational information integration, management and sharing comprise a master data management program.

Communications Company Enhances Cross-Sell Opportunities By Building One True View of the Customer

DataFlux allowed this company to build a unified and reliable view of its customer base through customer data integration.