Master Data Integration 

Master data integration (MDI) comprises a synoptic set of business proceedings (responsibilities, processes, policies, and metrics) and IS/ICT tools (architecture, data storage, metadata, data quality, data integration and unified front-end) which centrally and persistently define the key data of an organization (also called Master or Reference data). The aim of MDM is to ensure timely, reliable and hiqh-quality delivery of key data from various systems to all places where the data is required (or useful). MDM is seen as a modern successor of system integration which becomes more flexible, easy-to-maintain and operative by becoming a separate, relatively independent solution.We at Adastra are convinced that the Master Data is the most important data in enterprise. On that account we build MDM solutions from both an organizational and technical perspective ensuring the key (master) data in the enterprise is:

• Reliable and correct – the data is sourced from the correct source systems and managed by reliable and stable technology
• Unified – from both the content and contextual viewpoint
• Timely and Applicable – delivered to the right person and the right time

Adastra offers its own MDM solutions: 

Master Data Integration Hub

Master Data Management (MDM) comprises a synoptic set of business proceedings (responsibilities, processes, policies, and metrics) and IS/ICT tools (architecture, data storage, metadata, data quality, data integration and unified front-end) which centrally and persistently define the key data of an organization (also called Master or Reference data). The aim of MDM is to ensure timely, reliable and hiqh-quality delivery of key data from various systems to all places where the data is required (or useful). MDM is seen as a modern successor of system integration which becomes more flexible, easy-to-maintain and operative by becoming a separate, relatively independent solution (MDI Hub).

The MDI (Master Data Integration) Hub is here to help organizations to achieve the real results more from the technology perspective. However the solution has to include business part as well and therefore it forms complex system providing master data storage as well as related services (see below).
MDI Hub brings the up-to-date, reliable and correct Master Data to its end users (both operational and analytical) as well as serving as a Master Data single-stop-shop for other information systems in the organization. It may provide end users with operational reporting functionality as well. The MDI Hub solution delivery comprises consulting services (incl. related business and management processes design), working database, metadata, data integration part, data quality management solution and unified front-end for both end users and administrators. As such MDI Hub is considered to be a fundamental component of SOA environment.

Master Data Management Consulting

You may consider MDI Hub implementation when you struggle with any of the following situations:

• Turning your enterprise architecture into SOA.
• Business users not having holistic view of key data (e.g. customer, product and other) .
• Different systems providing users with different data about the same object.
• Non-existing operational reporting over consolidated data.
• On-line risk management.

Typical deliverables

• The working MDI hub solution or its particular components:
  • Business process impacts analysis, design and implementation.
  • Data Quality metrics design and implementation.
  • Master database design and implementation.
  • Integration components design and implementation.
  • Data Quality component design and implementation.
  • Metadata component design and implementation.
  • Unified front-end design and implementation.
• Integration of the solution and/or its components within your enterprise architecture.
• Thorough and complex testing.
• Know-how transfer.
• Help with the solution presentation, public relations and internal marketing.
• Help with the solution training.

Key solution benefits

• Thanks to thorough empathy and knowledge of the customer gained through consolidation and high-quality of data you will benefit from the following:
  • Significantly reduced costs of collection
  • Increased efficiency of marketing campaigns
  • Improved sales efficiency
• Communication costs reduction achieved through reliable and correct contact data (e.g.the number of returned mailing decreases; the success rate of your contact center outbound calls increases etc. )
• Compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Business processes more effective in general as the tasks are not repeated (as a result of bad data).
• Reduction of costs for development of new / modification of existing systems due to the fact that all key data (master data) are available in one place.

Master Data Management (MDM) comprises a synoptic set of business proceedings (responsibilities, processes, policies, and metrics) and IS/ICT tools (architecture, data storage, metadata, data quality, data integration and unified front-end) which centrally and persistently define the key data of an organization (also called Master or Reference data). The aim of MDM is to ensure timely, reliable and hiqh-quality delivery of key data from various systems to all places where the data is required (or useful). MDM is seen as a modern successor of system integration which becomes more flexible, easy-to-maintain and operative by becoming a separate, relatively independent solution (MDI Hub).

• Do you have a well-functioning CDI hub in place, but still the sales representatives complain about missing single customer view?
  Is your DW defining its own DQ standards other than those defined by your CDI project?
  Do you have a new project under way which refuses to take your PIM infrastructure into account?
  Or do you “just” think about taking off your CDI initiative?
  You may appreciate the Adastra MDM Consulting services.

MDM Consulting includes all aspects of the solution / program from both business and technical part. You will benefit most from our expert team involvement when struggling with one of the following areas:

• MDM-related Business Process redesign
• Business Architecture design
• Data Quality processes, SLAs, and performance indicators design
• Data Governance program definition, roles, job descriptions, and KPIs definition
• MDM technical architecture audit and consulting design
• Technology assessments.

MDM Consulting deliverables

First of all it’s the tangible result solving your issue in the Master Data, Data Quality, Metadata Management or overall Data Management area. You may expect the following particular results:

• Sessions, presentations, recommendations
• Set of documents describing solution
• Know – how transfer
• Design and impact analysis
• Detailed proposal of the solution (both business and technical) and implementation of business part as shown in figure bellow

Key benefits

Adastra MDM team is gaining experience in the area since it is being established. Thanks to this our expert team bring you the advantage of quick and customized problem solving especially in the business part, Data Management solutions, Master Data Database design, Metadata solution design and Data Quality solution design. Our wide experience will enable you to utilize your investment effectively, not to repeat the same mistakes and to learn from proven techniques used by market leaders. At the same time you will become sure the methods/techniques and solutions being introduced reflect the latest technologies and know-how in the MDM and Data Quality area.

Adastra consultants are members of a number of professional associations and take actively part in building the relevant competencies in the global context. Key benefits of cooperation with Adastra include the following:

• Expert knowledge in the area
• Number of successfully delivered projects in various market verticals
• Experienced team of MDM professionals
• Ability to share the know-how, business rules and best practices developed & verified in the previous projects
• Services provided by a tool independent team
• Latest know-how and experience in the area
• High success rate of project delivery
• Enthusiasm and involvement of the consultants in the project