Information Management 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.)

Business Intelligence Network article by David Loshin that says there are characteristics associated with maintaining the synchronization and consistency of master data that impose implementation constraints when implementing master data consolidation...

Information Management article by Malcolm Chisholm attempting to draw some distinctions between master data and reference data.

Information Management article by Jonathan Wu that says master data is the linkage between business functions and business processes.

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.

Information Age article by Kenny MacIver that says master data management aims to address one of IT’s most troubling issues.

BI Network article from Richard Skriletz explaining why master data is a business problem first.

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.

Information Management article from Lou Agosta that says master data is pervasive and fundamental to business success and that companies should address it strategically.

DestinationCRM article by Marshall Lager that suggests studies and service offerings point to the need for better information herding.