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Gary Allemann

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 yearsâ€™ 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.

Articles

In times of recession, can you afford NOT to invest in data management?

In reality, many organisations still do not understand their data landscape, and there is a huge amount of redundancy and duplication around data.

What is AI governance and why do we need it?

Make no mistake, ChatGPT is popularising Artificial Intelligence to the masses and certainly can add tremendous value for selected use cases.

How much is big data worth? A lot, when it’s quality data

It is a known fact that big data is essential for business, assuming you can trust your data.

Business Continuity

Poor Data Maintenance Leads to Data ‘Load shedding’

The term data ‘load shedding’ is used to refer to the consequences that arise from not properly maintaining and managing data.

Data Management

Rising Demand - Business Intelligence and Analytics Emerges as Fast-Growing Fields

Closing the Skills Gap in Africa.

Data Management

Data: a concise word for a tremendous amount of information

It should be clear that strategies for managing and getting value from data have to change to manage this new complexity.

The Three W's of Data Quality: Why, Who, What

Data quality is critical because it directly impacts business decisions.

If you want to monetise data, data integrity is essential

Making money from data – whether selling data to third parties or developing data products – has become an essential revenue stream in a digital world.

The business benefits of data optimisation

Effective use of that unique pool of information and data optimisation can be the key to the business's continuing success in a highly competitive environment says Gary Allemann, MD at Master Data Management.

Developing a solid-foundation of data literacy knowledge in the country – can help stop outsourcing our economy

Gary Allemann, MD at Master Data Management, says the increasing reliance on data means that there is a need for businesses to look at investing in skills development as the country is sitting at a crossroads.

What is a Data Breach and How Can I Protect Myself?

You may not be able to prevent a data breach from happening, but you can take steps to safeguard your personal information and minimise the risk of identity theft.

BI and Data Analytics

Teaching AI and robotics concepts in business courses

As business education evolves, companies will have rising access to professionals who can make better decisions says Gary Allemann, MD at Master Data Management.