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Why keeping MDM in the IT Domain is bad for business

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The value that engineers bring to the data stack is undeniable. They play a crucial role in ensuring data is primed for insights. However, the immense value and necessity of involving Domain Experts in the data supply chain, not merely as consumers but as contributors, cannot be overstated.

IT and Engineering have distinct focuses within the data supply chain. Their work aligns with the overarching goal of preparing data for insights. Yet, there's a specific persona that is interested in enhancing the intrinsic value of the data itself. Consider the analogy of a Netflix movie director. While Netflix's ability to deliver content globally, start streaming in seconds, and function across devices is impressive, the content—the movie—remains the star. It requires directors, writers, and editors to refine the content to the point where it captivates the audience. Similarly, one might ask, who is the "director" for your customer data?

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The Most Common MDM Myths. Debunked.

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During its 30-year history, many myths have arisen around Master Data Management (MDM), some of which may have been valid in the early days but are no longer true today. MDM has come a long way, and is experiencing something of a renaissance as progressive platforms take advantage of technical innovations like Graph databases and Generative AI, and offer increased commercial flexibility via the major CSPs.

Join us as we expose the eight most common MDM myths below, and discover how MDM has developed to become more accessible, manageable, and impactful.

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CluedIn AI Assistant - The Future of Master Data Management

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The CluedIn AI Assistant has landed.

The world's first Azure OpenAI-powered AI Assistant for Master Data Management (MDM) was showcased  in a live session with Microsoft today. CluedIn CEO, Tim Ward, showcased its ability to solve several complex data challenges using natural language and chat box prompts.

This included impressive, lightning-fast analysis of large datasets, instant data streaming between teams, and creation of new business rules.

 

For thirty years, people needed to speak complex languages to work closely with data - Data Analysts used SQL, and Data Scientists used Python.

The CluedIn AI Assistant offers a revolutionary new way to manage data using natural languages we all speak. That shift will democratize data and fundamentally changes the way that data can be used to create value.

Tim Ward, CluedIn CEO

 
 
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Offensive vs Defensive Data Governance Strategies

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Businesses are swimming in an ocean of information. This abundance of data is a double-edged sword – it can either drive innovation and growth or lead to chaos and inefficiency. To navigate this sea of data effectively, organizations need a comprehensive data governance strategy. Two prominent approaches in this regard are defensive data governance and offensive data governance.

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Key takeaways: The 2023 Gartner® Market Guide for Master Data Management Solutions

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Recently, renowned analyst firm released its first event Market Guide for Master Data Management Solutions. It features solution overviews (like ours), must-have features (guess who has them all), rankings (spoiler alert: we're a pack leader), and Gartner's recommendations for data leaders considering a purchase.

Here’s our take on the key takeaways from this inaugural guide.

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Microsoft makes data governance available to the business with free version of Microsoft Purview

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Microsoft has taken a significant step in the world of data governance by launching a free version of Microsoft Purview (currently in preview). This new offering is designed to make data governance and management more accessible to organizations of all sizes. Let’s take a look at what the free version offers, and explore the implications for master data management.

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Upfront versus Zero Upfront Data Modelling

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Traditional Upfront Data Modeling

Traditional upfront data modeling in MDM involves the creation of a comprehensive data model that defines the structure, relationships, and constraints of master data entities. This approach requires a thorough understanding of the business domain, data requirements, and anticipated data usage scenarios. The key characteristics of traditional upfront data modeling include:

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Microsoft Fabric and CluedIn: preparing your data for the era of AI together

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Microsoft Fabric and CluedIn: preparing your data for the era of AI together

At this year’s Microsoft Build event, Microsoft announced Microsoft Fabric - its brand-new data and analytics offering. In this article, we’ll outline what Fabric is, its key features, and how you can elevate Fabric’s capabilities with fully integrated, high-quality data from CluedIn.

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