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Date Published
Author
Aaron Wallace
Word count
761
Language
English
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Summary

Rapid change is a constant in today's business environment, making traditional tools for information and master data management (MDM) limitations exposed. Graph databases offer a solution to these challenges by providing a unique way to improve MDM practices. Master data management is crucial for any successful business, but current technologies often fall short when attempting to address its challenges. Relational databases struggle with highly connected data, requiring join tables that have significant limitations in complexity and query performance. In contrast, graph databases can model complex relationships between data entities, making them essential for MDM success. A graph database like Spectrum, developed by Pitney Bowes in partnership with Neo4j, provides intuitive modeling tools, dynamic visualization capabilities, and single-click functions to quickly develop web services, enabling agile MDM projects that deliver value quickly and engage business users throughout the process.