Entity Resolution Systems vs. Match Merge/Merge Purge/List De-duplication Systems
- Blog entry from Jeff Jonas describing the difference between Entity Resolution Systems and Match Merge/Merge Purge systems, which is an area that is often important in master data management.
- http://jeffjonas.typepad.com/jeff_jonas/2007/09/entity-resoluti.html

Master Data: Think Globally, Start Locally
- Intelligent Enterprise article from Doug Henschen that notes that BI, transaction optimization and SOA ambitions are driving master data management. His advice is think broadly, get in incrementally and prepare for the leg work.
- http://www.intelligententerprise.com/channels/customer/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=202103878

Data is at the Heart of Enterprise-Wide BI and DW, Part 2
- DMReview article from Robert Farris on the role of master data management in enterprise-wide business intelligence.
- http://www.dmreview.com/article_sub.cfm?articleId=1090389

Microsoft Acquires Stratature
- Microsoft will cease new sales of Stratature and will integrate +EDM technology into its product offerings.
- http://www.technologynewsdaily.com/node/7119

A Phased Approach to Enterprise Master Data Management
- Business Intelligence Network article by Colin White that says enterprise master data management (MDM) should always be the objective of any long-term MDM plan, and the secret to implementing this plan is a phased and tactical approach.
- http://www.b-eye-network.com/view/5051

Master Data Management: Truth Behind the Hype
- CIO.com article by Thomas Wailgum suggesting that master data management may be sneaking up on SOA as the most overused IT buzzword.
- http://www.cio.com/article/110558/Master_Data_Management_Truth_Behind_the_Hype

Master Data Management Meets SOA
- SOA World article from John Kalogirou on the intersection of MDM and SOA.
- http://soa.sys-con.com/read/366853.htm

Mastering Master Data
- BI Network article from Richard Skriletz explaining why master data is a business problem first.
- http://www.b-eye-network.com/view/4311

As Master Data Management Matures, Its Availability Improves
- eWeek.com article from Chris Preimesberger and Jeffrey Burt. With an average cost of $1 million, MDM deployments used to be relegated to only the largest companies in the world. But now new companies are now stepping into the market with creative product
- http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1895,2109943,00.asp

Are You Master Of Your Data, Or Its Slave?
- DM Direct article by Andy Hayler on the emerging field of master data management.
- http://www.dmreview.com/editorial/newsletter_article.cfm?nl=dmdirect&articleId=1020858&issue=20138

Master Data Management is a Program
- BI Review article by Scott Lee on the MDM approach taken by R.R. Donnelley.
- http://www.bireview.com/article.cfm?articleid=300

Third Generation CDI-MDM Solutions
- DMReview article by Aaron Zornes on indicators for a 3G MDM solution.
- http://www.dmreview.com/article_sub.cfm?articleId=1075100

Customer data integration evolves to customer hubs
- SearchDataManagement.com article by Hannah Smalltree. The customer data integration market is moving toward customer hubs, according to Forrester's latest ranking of the top vendors.
- http://searchdatamanagement.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid91_gci1238365,00.html

MDM and the Question of Data Back-Integration
- Business Intelligence Network article by David Loshin on issues involved with using MDM to provide a “round-trip” integration process for all of your master data objects.
- http://www.b-eye-network.com/view/3682

Master data management 'coming of age'
- OneStopClick article on the rate of expansion in the master data management market.
- http://www.onestopclick.com/news/Master-data-management-'coming-of-age'_18028286.html

Are Your Systems Integrators Helping Your CDI Initiative?
- DMReview article by Aaron Zornes on the importance of making sure your preferred systems integrator partner has appropriate project experience.
- http://www.dmreview.com/article_sub.cfm?articleId=1072502

Master Brewer
- Information Age article by Kenny MacIver on Labatt bringing consistency to its data with master data management.
- http://www.information-age.com/article/2006/december_2006/master_brewer

Merging MDM Silos
- IT-Director.com article by Philip Howard taking the position that the market has now recognised that a siloed approach to MDM is a no-no.
- http://www.it-director.com/technology/applications/content.php?cid=9087

Master Data Management Market to Grow 15% Annually
- The ARC Advisory Group releases a study on the projected growth of the master data management market.
- http://digital50.com/news/items/BW/2001/07/14/20061212005735/master-data-management-market-to-grow-15-annually.html

MDM Enthuses, Confuses BI, DM Pros
- Enterprise Systems article by Stephen Swoyer about ongoing enthusiasm and confusion about MDM by data management professionals.
- http://www.esj.com/business_intelligence/article.aspx?EditorialsID=8253

Gartner, Forrester take on Vendor Claims
- SearchDataManagement.com article by Hannah Smalltree. To combat confusion, Forrester and Gartner released frameworks for evaluating master data management technology.
- http://searchdatamanagement.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid91_gci1233124,00.html?bucket=NEWS&topic=302168

Customer Data Integration: Don't Forget the ROI
- CRMBuyer article by Anurag Wadehra on ROI and CRM.
- http://www.crmbuyer.com/story/WyfYzpkL3NG6TK/Customer-Data-Integration-Dont-Forget-the-ROI.xhtml

Uniqueness, Identity, Nonidentifiability and Governance
- Business Intelligence Network article by David Loshin that argues an organization’s policies must be fully integrated and deployed as part of the master data management program, not just as an add-on.
- http://www.b-eye-network.com/view/3271?jsessionid=08f1ac1153b8be1de82d6c13ebc602f2

The Next Wave of Data Management
- Intelligent Enterprise Magazine article by Jill Dych and Evan Levy. The search for better data management practices has led to data stewardship and data governance efforts, but confusion over roles and disconnects between IT and the business have led to
- http://www.intelligententerprise.com/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=189500842

Kalido's Master Data Management Approach Suits Big Companies
- ADTmag.com article by John K. Waters on Shell's approach to master data management.
- http://www.adtmag.com/article.aspx?id=11269

Mastering Master Data Management
- DM Review article from Lou Agosta that says master data is pervasive and fundamental to business success and that companies should address it strategically.
- http://www.dmreview.com/article_sub.cfm?articleId=1059676

Seven master data management best practices
- SearchCIO.com article by Hannah Smalltree. Early adopters of master data management share best practices and potential pitfalls.
- http://searchcio.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid19_gci1197441,00.html

Common Master Data Management Pitfalls to Avoid
- DM Review article by Jane Griffin on common master data management pitfalls to avoid.
- http://www.dmreview.com/portals/portalarticle.cfm?articleId=1056284&topicId=1031394

Master data management is key to compliance
- Network World article by James Kobielus that says companies cook the books at their own peril.
- http://www.networkworld.com/columnists/2006/060506kobielus.html?page=1

Defining Master Data
- Business Intelligence Network article by David Loshin that argues a solid definition is required for the concept of master data.
- http://www.b-eye-network.com/view/2918

MDM May Change Your Life…or Not
- Article in The Register by Mark Whitehorn that considers if MDM is really a breakthrough technology or just another acronym?
- http://www.regdeveloper.co.uk/2006/04/26/mdm_acronym/

Master Data versus Reference Data
- DM Review article by Malcolm Chisholm attempting to draw some distinctions between master data and reference data.
- http://www.dmreview.com/article_sub.cfm?articleId=1051002

Justifying and Implementing Master Data Management
- DM Review article by William McKnight on justifying and implementing MDM solutions.
- http://www.dmreview.com/article_sub.cfm?articleId=1051165

Master Plan
- Information Age article by Kenny MacIver that says master data management aims to address one of IT’s most troubling issues.
- http://www.information-age.com/article/2005/november/master_plan

Getting Started on Master Data Management
- SearchOracle.com article by Mark Brunelli covering Cliff Longman's views of what you need to know before embarking on a master data management (MDM) initiative.
- http://searchoracle.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid41_gci1172051,00.html

Seven Reasons Customer Data Integration Projects Fail
- SearchDataManagement.com article by Hannah Smalltree on common pitfalls to avoid on customer data integration projects.
- http://searchsap.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid21_gci1171350,00.html

Master Data Management and Customer Data Integration - Folks Don't Get It
- Business Intelligence Network article by Colin White that says MDM and C-MDM solutions must employ an enterprise-wide approach to data integration, data quality and metadata management.
- http://www.b-eye-network.com/view/2432?jsessionid=56e3e9184b40a557b71fd94e56181cac

The Search for One Truth
- Intelligent Enterprise article by Susana Schwartz that says master data management is about services-based delivery of clean, consistent data, but companies have to get stakeholders to agree to terms.
- http://www.intelligententerprise.com/channels/infomanagement/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=177105347

Dysfunctional Data Hubs - 2006-07 Strategic Planning Assumptions for CDI-MDM and Business Services
- DM Review article by Aaron Zornes covering the CDI Institute research community's views on the CDI-MDM roadmap.
- http://www.dmreview.com/article_sub.cfm?articleId=1046451

Why Customer Data Integration (CDI) Projects Fail
- BusinessIntelligence.com article by Anurag Wadehra on pitfalls involving CDI projects, especially those that affect scalability.
- http://www.businessintelligence.com/ex/asp/code.163/xe/article.htm

Is MDM All Hype?
- SearchDataManagement.com article from Hannah Smalltree that says the new emphasis on master data management (MDM) technology isn't resonating with everyone. Does MDM really warrant the hype?
- http://searchcio.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid19_gci1153226,00.html

Building a Business Case for MDM
- SearchDataManagement.com article from Hannah Smalltree on building the business case for MDM initiatives.
- http://searchcio.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid19_gci1152167,00.html

Big Blue’s Master Data Product Push
- TDWI article from Stephen Swoyer describing IBM's push into the master data field.
- http://www.tdwi.org/News/display.aspx?ID=7785

IBM looks to 'master' unruly data
- News.com article from Martin LaMonica describing the pieces IBM has compiled to take on the master data management market.
- http://news.com.com/IBM+looks+to+master+unruly+data/2100-1012_3-5951551.html

Basel II Compliance Drives the Importance of Master Data Management
- B-EYE Network article by Duffie Brunson on Basel II making companies realize that metadata and reference data are key components in controlling the data governance process.
- http://www.b-eye-network.com/view/1769

MDM and its value in CRM
- DestinationCRM article by Marshall Lager that suggests studies and service offerings point to the need for better information herding.
- http://www.destinationcrm.com/articles/default.asp?ArticleID=5491

Master Data Management a Key Strategic Priority Say Global 2000 Users
- Master data management has emerged as a key strategic priority for some of the world's largest companies.
- http://www.dmreview.com/article_sub.cfm?articleId=1038178

Mastering Master Data - no hesitation, repetition or deviation
- IT-Analysis.com article by Harriet Fryman on the criticality of MDM fueling considerable vendor activity. She says some vendors are still at the marketing message stage while others have tangible solutions.
- http://www.it-analysis.com/article.php?articleid=12895

Master Data Management - What is it?
- BusinessIntelligence.com article by Mark Smith that says advancements in information management, such as master data management, can provide a focal point for data quality.
- http://www.businessintelligence.com/print_research.asp?id=97

Master Data Management - It’s About Information Not Technology
- ZDNet Government Blog entry by Ramon Padilla Jr. on organizational challenges that explain why data-sharing is more than just a technology problem.
- http://government.zdnet.com/?p=1699

Understanding Master Data Management and Customer Data Integration
- B-EYE Network article by Colin White describing the similarities between MDM and CDI.
- http://www.b-eye-network.com/view/1420?jsessionid=89592a2ceee12aec5291621a518e312b

Master Data Management is Inevitable... So Get Ready
- TDWI column by Philip Russom that says with many trends intersecting with master data management, it has a high probability of adoption.
- http://www.tdwi.org/Publications/WhatWorks/display.aspx?id=7633

Master Data Management for Information Management
- Intelligent Enterprise article by Mark Smith that suggests companies should abandon conventional wisdom and invest in their architecture.
- http://www.intelligententerprise.com/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=55800289

Master Data Standards and Data Exchange
- DM Review article from David Loshin looks at a case study involving the exchange of data using what are thought to be commonly defined data standards. (Registration required.)
- http://www.dmreview.com/portals/portalarticle.cfm?articleId=1033586&topicId=1031394

Master Data: The Linkage between Business Functions and Business Processes
- DM Review article by Jonathan Wu that says master data is the linkage between business functions and business processes.
- http://www.dmreview.com/article_sub.cfm?articleID=1033570

New Names, Old Tricks? CDI, MDM, EII
- DM Review article by David Loshin exploring the relationship between CDI, MDM, and EII. (Registration required.)
- http://www.dmreview.com/portals/portalarticle.cfm?articleId=1031241&topicId=1031394

Master Data Management: Service Providers Are Starting To Address the Mess
- AMR Research note that says the services component of a Master Data Management (MDM) initiative is substantial, and service providers are rising to the occasion. Because MDM initiatives require skills across the technology spectrum, service providers are
- http://www.amrresearch.com/Content/View.asp?pmillid=18474

Master Data Needs Managing Too
- Computerworld article by Heather Havenstein that says managing master data requires different technologies and processes than managing metadata, though users say the effort is just as important.
- http://www.computerworld.com/softwaretopics/software/apps/story/0,10801,103298,00.html

Master Data Management Market Expanding
- DM Review article by David Waddington describing Ventana Research's view of the master data management market.
- http://www.dmreview.com/article_sub.cfm?articleID=1032603

The Data Strategy Advisor: Master Data Management
- DM Review article by Lou Agosta that discusses an old problem that continues to challenge both users and vendors.
- http://www.dmreview.com/article_sub.cfm?articleId=1031132

The Fun Begins With Structure
- Intelligent Enterprise Magazine article hy David Stodder that asks the question "Will master data management open new doors for BI?"
- http://www.intelligententerprise.com/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=163100825

Customer Data Integration and M&A: Hang Over or Make Over
- DM Review article by Aaron Zornes about the complexities involved in corporate mergers and acquisitions.
- http://www.dmreview.com/editorial/newsletter_article.cfm?articleId=1029770

Database design: Migrating to the corporate master data management system
- Builder.com article from Greg Griffiths on the challenges and benefits of migrating to a corporate master data system.
- http://builder.com.com/5100-6387-5112501.html

Master Data Management: Cross-System Assessment
- DM Review article by Tim Walsh that provides an overview for a cross-system data quality assessment and master data management strategy.
- http://www.dmreview.com/article_sub.cfm?articleID=7911

Information Strategy: The Master Data Management Challenge
- DM Review article by Jane Griffin on the challenges facing master data management.
- http://www.dmreview.com/article_sub.cfm?articleID=1026072

Primer: Master Data Management
- Baseline Magazine article by S Jae Yang providing a primer for master data management.
- http://www.baselinemag.com/article2/0,1397,1826593,00.asp