What is master data management (MDM)? And how is it different from data management?

Master data management (MDM) is a specialized discipline within data management that focuses on creating a single, trusted source of core business data — such as customer, product, employee, and location data — by ensuring consistency, accuracy, and governance across systems. While data management broadly covers the collection, storage, integration, and processing of all enterprise data, MDM specifically unifies and standardizes critical data assets, eliminating duplicates and discrepancies to improve decision-making. Platforms like Semarchy provide MDM alongside broader data management capabilities, enabling businesses to not only manage data but also ensure its quality, trustworthiness, and usability across the organization.

Where can I read more detailed reviews of Semarchy MDM?

We’re proud that Semarchy consistently earns 4.7+ stars on Gartner Peer Index — plus the highest Net Promoter ScoreⓇ in our category. You can read more here. Plus, if you’re in the process of selecting an MDM partner, you can download IDC’s “The Business Value of Semarchy” report. It’s a must-read to understand why Semarchy stands out in the industry.

We have a complex data ecosystem. How can Semarchy ensure our MDM solution is tailored to our needs?

Semarchy ensures your MDM solution is tailored to your complex data ecosystem through a customer-first approach and a diverse ecosystem of 190+ technology and implementation partners, including Microsoft, Snowflake, and AWS. Our strategic technology partnerships enhance AI, cloud, and analytics capabilities, while certified system integrators like Apgar, Amplifi and Fresh Gravity provide tailored implementations. This ensures a solution aligned with your business strategy — helping you unlock value from your data faster.

Where can I learn more about MDM?

A great starting point is our Ultimate Guide to MDM, which covers everything you need to know to start your MDM journey. Plus, you can find many other articles on MDM, data governance, data quality, and more on the Semarchy blog.

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