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This gives provides some background on some many of the challenges in implementing a Federated Master Data Management (MDM) system including some background on the differences between centralized and federated MDM.For illustration, a fictitious college system is usedorchestrating the MDM process when defining data domains a Federated data management system.
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It is common for organizations to have duplicate information on different systems. For example, student information could be stored in both an SIS and Learning Management System (LMS). As more systems are brought on line, more data is duplicated. Disparate systems aren't necessarily a bad thing but often a sign that an organization allows groups to acquire systems that meet their needs.
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