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Out of analysis you discover the truth i.e. which systems hold the truth values for a given domain. As you catalogue the data elements in a data dictionary it is important to note which systems hold the truth for the various stakeholders (zones) since knowing this reduces the amount of analysis required by creating a minimum possible set of data elements for a given data domain. Its also important to understand that different zones can have a different take on which systems hold the truth values for a given domain; this too must be documented as data elements for a given data domain are catalogued. Allowing different zones to have a different perspective of where the truth originates is one of the distinguishing features of YOUnite.
As the data governance staff works through the process of MDM, truth is often defined by the DGS but YOUnite provides the flexibility that allows the ZDS to define effective federated master data. In other words, "what may be truth for one zone or, the organization as a whole(what is defined as master data by the DGS) may not be master data for another."
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