Baseline Magazine article by S Jae Yang providing a primer for master data management.

DMReview article by Jane Griffin on the challenges facing master data management.

DMReview article by Tim Walsh that provides an overview for a cross-system data quality assessment and master data management strategy.

Builder.com article from Greg Griffiths on the challenges and benefits of migrating to a corporate master data system.

ADTmag.com article by John K. Waters on Shell's approach to master data management.

DMReview article by Aaron Zornes about the complexities involved in corporate mergers and acquisitions.

Intelligent Enterprise Magazine article hy David Stodder that asks the question "Will master data management open new doors for BI?"

DMReview article by Lou Agosta that discusses an old problem that continues to challenge both users and vendors.

DMReview article by David Waddington describing Ventana Research's view of the master data management market.

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.

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 combining all of their data architecture and information processing skills into dedicated products.

DMReview article by David Loshin exploring the relationship between CDI, MDM, and EII. (Registration required.)

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

Computerworld article from Heather Havenstein that discusses why metadata management is not synonymous with master data management.

DMReview 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.)

Intelligent Enterprise article by Mark Smith that suggests companies should abandon conventional wisdom and invest in their architecture.

TDWI column by Philip Russom that says with many trends intersecting with master data management, it has a high probability of adoption.

B-EYE Network article by Colin White describing the similarities between MDM and CDI.

ZDNet Government Blog entry by Ramon Padilla Jr. on organizational challenges that explain why data-sharing is more than just a technology problem.

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.

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.

Master data management has emerged as a key strategic priority for some of the world's largest companies.

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

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.

News.com article from Martin LaMonica describing the pieces IBM has compiled to take on the master data management market.

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