Through examples and case studies, the authors of Master Data Management and Data Governance describe how vital technology can help businesses grow and manage risk and help governments protect people and critical infrastructure. Alex Berson is an internationally known information technology expert, author and advisor. Larry Dubov is a recognized expert in master data management and customer data integration.
Author Summaries
Alex Berson is an internationally recognized expert, author, and advisor in the areas of information management, information security, advanced database technologies, SOA, CRM, data warehousing, mobile computing, and transaction processing, focusing on building complex solutions for financial services, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and technology companies. Dr. Berson has authored multiple books on various information technologies and is a co-author of Master Data Management and Customer Data Integration for a Global Enterprise (McGraw-Hill, 2007) and Master Data Management and Data Governance (McGraw-Hill, 2010).
Dr. Larry Dubov is a recognized scientist, IT practitioner and expert in master data management and customer data integration with extensive experience in large-scale project implementation. He has been in information technology consulting for more than 20 years, delivering technology solutions and products for financial services, banking, telecommunications, and pharmaceutical verticals. His primary focus is on MDM, Master Data Governance, CRM, data warehousing, operational data stores, and SOA. Dr. Dubov is a co-author of Master Data Management and Customer Data Integration for a Global Enterprise (McGraw-Hill, 2007) and Master Data Management and Data Governance (McGraw-Hill, 2010).
Book Summary
Master Data Management and Data Governance, 2nd Edition, explains how to grow revenue, reduce administrative costs, and improve client retention by adopting a customer-focused business framework. The book consists of five major parts:
Part I introduces the set of the business problems and tactical and strategic challenges associated with MDM transformations and provides examples and guidance on industry-specific approaches to solutions.
Part II looks at the processes and technologies of designing and implementing solutions.
Part III examines MDM from the regulatory compliance, privacy, and security viewpoints.
Part IV discusses implementation issues including the scope and complexity of the testing and field deployment strategy. It also provides an overview of the marketplace, leading vendors, including IBM and Oracle, and their products and strategic directions.
Part V offers a high-level analysis of key strategic and tactical approaches of delivering an enterprise-wide holistic business and technology initiative.
Master Data Management and Data Governance covers:
- Major MDM data domains and MDM applications by industry
- Evolution of MDM architecture
- Data modeling and management concerns of MDM architecture
- Architecting for entity and relationships resolution
- Analytical and operational MDM
