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Metadata in the Modern Data Ecosystem with Mark Madsen

July 7, 2025

Mark Madsen, president of Third Nature, joins host Andrew Miller to discuss metadata in the modern data ecosystem - including metadata as an operational asset, challenges with quality and consistency, and deciding whether to build or buy. Please visit Metadata in the Modern Data Ecosystem: Tools, Techniques, and Strategies for more information on Mark's course at TDWI San Diego.

Duration: 29 minutes 08 seconds

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