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  • Happy New Year

    Happy New Year, or is it?

    Discover the cultural significance of New Year celebrations around the world in this insightful article from Data Quality Matters. Learn about the adoption of January 1st as the official start of the New Year and… Read more

  • Quality Christmas

    Have a quality Christmas

    Christmas is tomorrow! For some, Christmas is a time of spiritual reflection.  The value of the day is driven by its religious connotations, maybe even by the passion of the early morning service at your… Read more

  • Happy Holidays and thanks for Reading

    2013 in review – what topics trended

    Discover the top trending topics of 2013 in data quality, data governance, metadata management, and more. The Chief Data Officer and the DNA of the role took the lead, emphasizing the importance of a business-centric… Read more

  • Excel creates data quality problems

    To Excel or not to Excel? Tips for avoiding data quality errors

    Learn how to avoid data quality errors when using Microsoft Excel as a data source. Discover the risks of calculation errors and auto-formatting issues, and get tips to ensure data integrity. Read more

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    What will MDM look like in five years time?

    Learn about next-generation MDM trends and strategic planning assumptions. Explore data governance, multi-domain MDM, reference data management, and the rise of MDM-as-a-Service. Stay ahead in the rapidly evolving MDM landscape. Read more

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    Simple tips for designing for data quality

    Unlock the value in your enterprise information asset with simple tips for designing for data quality. Discover how to manage information quality by capturing user and date data, and implementing soft deletes and merges to… Read more

  • Disappointed baby

    Don’t be disappointed by your data quality choice

    Learn why data governance efforts are driving more data quality projects and find essential tips to choose the right data quality vendor for your business. Maximize the value of your data with the right technology… Read more

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    Data quality error embarrasses US

    Discover how a data quality error embarrasses the US on Data Quality Matters. The South African government demands an apology after Tokyo Sexwale, an ANC stalwart, was detained at JF Kennedy Airport due to outdated… Read more

  • Is poor data quality like an oil spill?

    Discover the parallels between poor data quality and an oil spill in this insightful article. Learn why data integrity is crucial in the age of Big Data and how companies can achieve valuable insights while… Read more