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How to Evaluate MDM Tools Without the Sales Pitch
Buying an MDM tool is not just a software decision. This article shows how to evaluate MDM platforms using real criteria: extensibility, rules engines, deployment model, integration fit, governance, operations, and proof of concept evidence.
Decentralized MDM: Coordination Without Control
Decentralized MDM does not mean every team does whatever it wants. It means teams own master data close to the business, while the enterprise provides shared standards, contracts, services, and controls that keep data usable across domains.
Your ERP Will Not Fix Master Data Problems
ERP systems are built to run business processes, not resolve enterprise master data conflicts. This article explains why ERP should not become your default master, where that thinking fails, and which federated control patterns can help you govern master data across systems without forcing every domain into one application.
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