Welcome to the September edition of "Best Practices in Master Data Management", published by Hub Solution Designs, Inc.
Since the March edition, we’ve been so flat out busy that we haven’t had time to publish this newsletter! One reader even sent an e-mail, asking if everything was OK. To everyone who reads this newsletter – thank you! And we’ll try to publish on a monthly basis from now on.
In this month’s issue, we’re announcing a two-day on-site seminar series in partnership with The Perera Group, recruiting for a couple of new positions, and reviewing the firm’s first year.
As always, if you'd like to discuss your Master Data Management (MDM) or Data Governance initiative, we'd love to hear from you. Just call (781) 749-8910, or contact us via our web site.
Best regards --- Dan Power
Attaining High Quality, Integrated Information
High quality, integrated master data is all that matters in your business/IT landscape. Sure, people, processes and technology are important. After all, they get the brunt of everyone’s attention. But in the end, superior business intelligence, smooth transactions and harmonious customer interactions all depend on the quality and usability of your master data.
Why This Seminar Program?
Hub Designs and Perera have teamed up to create this important, two-day on-site seminar program for organizations struggling with low quality, fragmented enterprise data. With over 40 years of combined experience, you can expect a new level of practical insight that is unavailable in any other forum.
Our goal is to bring unparalleled Master Data Management expertise to your front door. A blend of education and hands-on guidance, your organization will gain the knowledge to confidently undertake and succeed with your MDM initiative... and transform your enterprise master data into an appreciating corporate asset.
Agenda For Mastering Your Data
Together, we will explore the issues, challenges and opportunities associated with creating and maintaining high quality, integrated enterprise master data:
- Creating a business case for managing customer, product, supplier, financial and employee master data
- Analyzing the types, nature and severity of enterprise data quality problems
- Determining quality and integration requirements for enterprise master data
- Creating enterprise master data architecture and models
- Formulating a plan to correct and transform your existing enterprise master data
- Developing and embracing master data content and format standards
- Integrating and synchronizing master reference data within and across enterprise systems
- Identifying, evaluating and selecting MDM software and third-party data sources
- Designing data quality processes for continuous master data management
- Determining metrics for assessing, monitoring and certifying the quality of master data
- Organizing and managing a data governance and stewardship program
Who Should Participate?
This program is geared to business, project management and IT personnel who are actively involved in Master Data Management (MDM), Customer Data Integration (CDI) and data quality initiatives. The ideal session brings together up to 15 participants from your organization to discuss the production, distribution, consumption and maintenance of enterprise data.
By conducting this program at your site, stakeholders have the flexibility to join program segments that are appropriate to their functional areas. We charge a fixed program fee so you can tailor attendance to your needs.
Schedule TODAY!
For more information or to schedule this two-day program at your location, please call 781-749-8910 or visit our web site.
We're Growing - We're Hiring!
Hub Solution Designs is looking for a couple of top notch people.
The first position is a Principal Consultant in our growing Oracle MDM practice. To qualify, you should have several years experience with Oracle’s Trading Community Architecture (TCA), Customers Online, Customer Hub or Receivables modules. You’ll be working on Oracle MDM implementations at either the team lead or project manager level.
The second position is an MDM Solutions Architect. This is a challenging position with significant growth potential for an experienced solutions architect. You’ll be responsible for the successful delivery of various types of MDM projects, as well as managing relationships with client project managers, business owners and IT teams. The position also works closely with senior executives to set strategic direction for MDM initiatives.
Qualifications for both positions include: at least two years of Master Data Management or related experience; ability to identify and implement internal & external best practices, tools and standards; strong project management skills and experience with application development and implementation methodologies; natural mentor for client business and IT team members; top notch written and oral communication skills.
For more information or to apply online, click here.
Reviewing Hub Designs’ First Year
Hub Solution Designs, Inc. was launched in July 2007 and incorporated on September 14, 2007.
Over the past year, we’ve worked with Fortune 1000 firms in the payroll, financial services, information services and medical device industries, establishing a reputation for the quality of our thought leadership, the integrity of our people and the strength of our work ethic.
We’ve been consulted by hedge funds, written numerous articles and now have a monthly column in DM Review Online, and spoken at many technology conferences. We publish a widely read blog on Master Data Management, with more than 10,200 hits in the last fifteen months.
We’ve developed partnerships with the leading providers of MDM solutions: Oracle, IBM, SAP, Siperian and Initiate Systems. And we continue to work closely with our friends and colleagues at D&B and Purisma. Lately, we’ve been starting to work with data quality vendors such as Trillium Software, Informatica, Exeros, and Pervasive Software.
We’re completely self-funded and have reached profitability after only 12 months. But more importantly, we’re building a firm for the long haul, we’re developing strong relationships with our clients and partners, our projects are 100% reference-able, and we’re having the time of our lives!
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