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Gary Allemann

MD of Master Data Management.

Gary Allemann is passionate about ICT, and more specifically, data quality, data management and data governance. His introduction to the field of ICT was cemented with the completion of a Bachelor of Science degree (Hons) at Rhodes University, which saw him enter the workplace in 1993, where he secured a position at First National Bank as a programmer. In 1996, Allemann moved on to Dimension Data, where he began to be more intimately involved with master data management, as a Dimension Data CRM specialist. In 2001, Allemann moved onto ILC Lerumo, a company that provides asset management and logistics consulting services to the defence and manufacturing industries, as a sales and marketing manager. In 2003, armed with 10 years’ experience, Allemann formed Master Data Management, a business that provides specialist solutions for data governance, data quality, data integration and MDM. Leveraging the international expertise of its vendors, including Harte-Hanks Trillium Software and Global Data Excellence, MDM has provided solutions for a range of clients in financial services, government, mining and telecommunications.

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5:10
TechForumDec 8, 2014

Big data myths debunked

Clearly defining and understanding the common big data myths will allow companies to fully understand where to start,?says?Gary Allemann, MD of Master Data Management.

Master Data Management
3:10
Big data analyticsMay 13, 2014

Self-service key for big data analytics

When applied to appropriate use cases, big data can bring significant value to banks and insurance companies, says Gary Allemann, MD of Master Data Management.

Master Data Management
3:50
Data qualityDec 3, 2013

Data quality critical for IT projects

If data is retrofitted into a solution, it can cause delays, additional budget, and a lack of functionality within the system, says Gary Allemann, MD at Master Data Management.

Master Data Management
4:20
Big dataDec 3, 2013

Achieving data management maturity

It is imperative for a company to implement an effective approach to data quality.

Gary Allemann
2:30
Data governanceSept 10, 2013

Governance must drive big data strategy

New technologies and hype often take precedence over basic business improvement, says Gary Allemann, MD of Master Data Management.

Master Data Management
3:50
TechForumJul 29, 2013

Plan for a successful data migration

Data quality is critical to the success of any data integration and migration initiative, says Gary Allemann, MD of Master Data Management.

Master Data Management
4:10
Big dataJun 4, 2013

Is your big data fit for purpose?

The true challenge of big data is in its structure, or the lack thereof.

Gary Allemann
4:20
Data qualityApr 19, 2013

Driving business value by data quality

Cleaning up business data gives companies the opportunity to gain a greater insight into their operations.

Gary Allemann
3:50
Data qualityApr 3, 2013

Obtaining executive buy-in for data quality

Any significant change to an organisation needs to come from the top, says Gary Allemann, MD at Master Data Management.

Master Data Management
4:10
TechForumFeb 18, 2013

Adopting lean approach to data governance

Businesses can eliminate wasteful data governance activity and promote efficiencies by adopting a lean approach, says Gary Allemann, MD at Master Data Management.

Master Data Management
5:40
TechForumSept 19, 2012

Data in merged and acquired businesses

The success of the business aspect of mergers and acquisitions relies on the successful integration of data, says Gary Allemann, MD of Master Data Management.

Master Data Management
3:50
Data ManagementAug 27, 2012

Assessing data quality

Businesses need a proactive approach to data management that includes data quality metrics, standards, shared master data and data stewardship, says Gary Allemann, MD at Master Data Management.

Master Data Management