Mark Blake

Mark Blake

Mark Blake is BFSI Industry Practice Lead at Stibo Systems, helping banks and insurers build trusted, governed data foundations for transformation, regulatory confidence and AI-ready operations. With over 20 years’ experience across financial services, insurance, change and data-led transformation, Mark focuses on turning complex customer, product, policy and risk data challenges into clear business value.
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Mark Blake Turning data platforms into business value with master data management
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September 4, 2026
Turning data platforms into business value with master data management

Turning data platforms into business value with master data management
September 3, 2026
5 master data failures that turn reliable AI models into unreliable agents

5 master data failures that turn reliable AI models into unreliable agents
September 2, 2026
If we have Snowflake and Databricks, why do we still need master data management?

If we have Snowflake and Databricks, why do we still need master data management?
August 27, 2026
Why fragmented customer data is now a major compliance risk for financial services firms

Why fragmented customer data is now a major compliance risk for financial services firms
August 26, 2026
4 reasons banks and insurers cannot scale AI without trusted Customer 360

4 reasons banks and insurers cannot scale AI without trusted Customer 360
August 19, 2026
Why good policies are no longer enough to prove compliance

Why good policies are no longer enough to prove compliance
August 11, 2026
Buyers are better informed than ever — but are they making better decisions?

Buyers are better informed than ever — but are they making better decisions?
August 10, 2026
Why enterprise AI stalls at scale — and why data is the barrier leaders must solve

Why enterprise AI stalls at scale — and why data is the barrier leaders must solve
August 5, 2026
Introducing the master data management maturity model

Introducing the master data management maturity model
July 31, 2026
How to build data governance that holds up across agent-to-agent AI workflows

How to build data governance that holds up across agent-to-agent AI workflows
July 30, 2026
Why master data management is critical to reliable AI agents

Why master data management is critical to reliable AI agents
July 27, 2026
Is your data ready for AI agents? 5 tests to find out

Is your data ready for AI agents? 5 tests to find out
July 24, 2026
From zero to launch in under 6 months: A quick guide to deploying master data management

From zero to launch in under 6 months: A quick guide to deploying master data management
July 23, 2026
5 key trends in product experience management

5 key trends in product experience management
July 23, 2026
The new rules of competition in agentic commerce

The new rules of competition in agentic commerce
July 22, 2026
Why the data standard that powers your reports will let your AI agents down

Why the data standard that powers your reports will let your AI agents down
July 21, 2026
The 5 data standards that determine whether your AI agents succeed or fail

The 5 data standards that determine whether your AI agents succeed or fail
July 20, 2026
Why most AI initiatives fail before the model ever runs

Why most AI initiatives fail before the model ever runs
July 20, 2026
Solving retail data fragmentation: The key to consistent customer journeys

Solving retail data fragmentation: The key to consistent customer journeys
July 20, 2026
What’s next for GenAI in product experiences?

What’s next for GenAI in product experiences?
July 20, 2026
Is your PIM strategy future-ready? 3 takeaways from the SPARK Matrix™ report

Is your PIM strategy future-ready? 3 takeaways from the SPARK Matrix™ report
July 19, 2026
CDP and MDM: Complementary forces for enhancing the customer experience

CDP and MDM: Complementary forces for enhancing the customer experience
July 17, 2026
Reyes Holdings' MDM journey to better data

Reyes Holdings' MDM journey to better data
July 17, 2026
PIM explained: How product information management transforms data quality

PIM explained: How product information management transforms data quality
July 16, 2026
Why trust is the real bottleneck in agentic commerce

Why trust is the real bottleneck in agentic commerce
July 16, 2026
How to avoid bad retail customer data

How to avoid bad retail customer data
July 16, 2026
10 dangerous myths about managing your B2B partner and account data

10 dangerous myths about managing your B2B partner and account data
July 16, 2026
Master data management tools: A complete guide

Master data management tools: A complete guide
July 15, 2026
How agentic workflows are changing master data management at the core

How agentic workflows are changing master data management at the core
July 14, 2026
How to implement master data management: Steps and challenges

How to implement master data management: Steps and challenges
July 13, 2026
How Signet Jewelers built trust in its retail data

How Signet Jewelers built trust in its retail data
July 13, 2026
A modern guide to data quality monitoring: Best practices

A modern guide to data quality monitoring: Best practices
July 13, 2026
Guide: Get enterprise data enrichment right with master data governance

Guide: Get enterprise data enrichment right with master data governance
July 10, 2026
Guide: How to comply with industry standards using master data governance

Guide: How to comply with industry standards using master data governance
July 9, 2026
How to evaluate MDM vendors in a market full of acquisitions

How to evaluate MDM vendors in a market full of acquisitions
July 9, 2026
Guide: Improving your data quality with master data governance

Guide: Improving your data quality with master data governance
July 9, 2026
How operations leaders are modernizing manufacturing data without halting production

How operations leaders are modernizing manufacturing data without halting production
July 9, 2026
Guide: Getting enterprise data modelling right with master data governance

Guide: Getting enterprise data modelling right with master data governance
July 9, 2026
How URBN leverages data management to support its sustainability information 

How URBN leverages data management to support its sustainability information 
July 8, 2026
Why agentic AI demands a digital twin of the business

Why agentic AI demands a digital twin of the business
July 8, 2026
AAPEX and SEMA: The automotive aftermarket industry’s mega-showcase

AAPEX and SEMA: The automotive aftermarket industry’s mega-showcase
July 7, 2026
Trust the machine: Making AI automation reliable in master data management

Trust the machine: Making AI automation reliable in master data management
July 7, 2026
Is your data the cause of flawed AI outputs?

Is your data the cause of flawed AI outputs?
July 7, 2026
Risks of using LLMs in your business – what does OWASP have to say?

Risks of using LLMs in your business – what does OWASP have to say?
July 6, 2026
Navigating change: Engaging business users in successful change management

Navigating change: Engaging business users in successful change management
July 6, 2026
Consumers are using AI-powered tools to shop smarter: Why retail data trust matters more than ever

Consumers are using AI-powered tools to shop smarter: Why retail data trust matters more than ever
July 6, 2026
Building Supply Chain Resilience: Strategies & Examples

Building Supply Chain Resilience: Strategies & Examples
July 4, 2026
Gen Z: Seeking excitement beyond Amazon

Gen Z: Seeking excitement beyond Amazon
July 3, 2026
How CPG company Bonduelle centralized product data across 37 countries

How CPG company Bonduelle centralized product data across 37 countries
July 2, 2026
AI adoption: A high-stakes gamble for business leaders

AI adoption: A high-stakes gamble for business leaders
July 2, 2026
Why data accuracy matters for CPG brands

Why data accuracy matters for CPG brands
July 1, 2026
Building the future of construction with AI and MDM

Building the future of construction with AI and MDM
July 1, 2026
Why choose a cloud-based data solution: On-premise vs. cloud

Why choose a cloud-based data solution: On-premise vs. cloud
June 19, 2026
AI systems want clean data – but they NEED governed intelligence

AI systems want clean data – but they NEED governed intelligence
June 17, 2026
Bosch and Stibo Systems partner for enterprise data transformation

Bosch and Stibo Systems partner for enterprise data transformation
June 17, 2026
With semantic master data, your AI stops guessing and starts understanding what you want

With semantic master data, your AI stops guessing and starts understanding what you want
June 17, 2026
5 hidden costs of bad customer data in retail (and how to avoid them)

5 hidden costs of bad customer data in retail (and how to avoid them)
June 12, 2026
The complete PIM features guide: The capabilities you need for successful data strategies

The complete PIM features guide: The capabilities you need for successful data strategies
June 12, 2026
5 product data problems that make your brand invisible in AI search

5 product data problems that make your brand invisible in AI search
June 11, 2026
4 common master data management implementation styles

4 common master data management implementation styles
June 11, 2026
Designing trust in agentic enterprise systems

Designing trust in agentic enterprise systems
June 8, 2026
AI and master data: The business powerhouse

AI and master data: The business powerhouse
June 8, 2026
Master data meets Microsoft Fabric: Building a trusted foundation for AI and analytics

Master data meets Microsoft Fabric: Building a trusted foundation for AI and analytics
June 4, 2026
7 signs your brand is losing ground in agentic commerce

7 signs your brand is losing ground in agentic commerce
June 1, 2026
The future of master data management: Trends in 2026

The future of master data management: Trends in 2026
June 1, 2026
What is a data domain? Meaning and examples

What is a data domain? Meaning and examples
May 28, 2026
8 best practices for customer master data management

8 best practices for customer master data management
May 27, 2026
Data migration to SAP S/4HANA ERP: The fast and safe approach with MDM

Data migration to SAP S/4HANA ERP: The fast and safe approach with MDM
May 25, 2026
Model context protocol (MCP): The missing layer for AI systems that interact with enterprise data

Model context protocol (MCP): The missing layer for AI systems that interact with enterprise data
May 21, 2026
Better together: CRM and customer master data management

Better together: CRM and customer master data management
May 21, 2026
4 supplier onboarding taxes that drain margin every day – and how agentic AI fixes them

4 supplier onboarding taxes that drain margin every day – and how agentic AI fixes them
May 20, 2026
The 7 types of customer data your AI agents can't ever act without

The 7 types of customer data your AI agents can't ever act without
May 19, 2026
What is master data governance – and why do you need it?

What is master data governance – and why do you need it?
May 18, 2026
The difference between master data and metadata

The difference between master data and metadata
May 13, 2026
Product attribution strategies that convert searchers into buyers

Product attribution strategies that convert searchers into buyers
May 12, 2026
How to choose the right master data management solution

How to choose the right master data management solution
May 12, 2026
PIM and MDM: Key differences, benefits and how they work together

PIM and MDM: Key differences, benefits and how they work together
May 12, 2026
5 CPG industry trends and opportunities for 2026

5 CPG industry trends and opportunities for 2026
May 11, 2026
A quick guide to golden customer records and how to create them with master data management

A quick guide to golden customer records and how to create them with master data management
May 11, 2026
What is master data management? A complete guide

What is master data management? A complete guide
May 11, 2026
Master data management roles and responsibilities

Master data management roles and responsibilities
May 8, 2026
What is application data management and how does it differ from MDM?

What is application data management and how does it differ from MDM?
April 30, 2026
6 features of an effective master data management solution

6 features of an effective master data management solution
April 22, 2026
What is the difference between CPG and FMCG?

What is the difference between CPG and FMCG?
April 17, 2026
Most common ISO standards in the manufacturing industry

Most common ISO standards in the manufacturing industry
March 18, 2026
A complete master data management glossary

A complete master data management glossary
February 24, 2026
BIC's blueprint for conquering complex global product data challenges

BIC's blueprint for conquering complex global product data challenges
February 17, 2026
Product 360 after the Salesforce acquisition: Why you need to map out a plan B

Product 360 after the Salesforce acquisition: Why you need to map out a plan B
January 13, 2026
Discover the value of your data: Master data management KPIs and metrics

Discover the value of your data: Master data management KPIs and metrics
January 12, 2026
5 key manufacturing challenges in 2026

5 key manufacturing challenges in 2026
December 9, 2025
Product listing page best practices: How to create better product listings with PIM

Product listing page best practices: How to create better product listings with PIM
December 8, 2025
The board of directors’ guide to selecting product experience software (with checklist)

The board of directors’ guide to selecting product experience software (with checklist)
December 5, 2025
5 PIM trends that will define 2026 and the near future (and how to prepare for them)

5 PIM trends that will define 2026 and the near future (and how to prepare for them)
December 4, 2025
Process insurance claims faster with trusted data

Process insurance claims faster with trusted data
December 3, 2025
Fixing fragmented customer account data: Stop losing revenue and trust

Fixing fragmented customer account data: Stop losing revenue and trust
December 2, 2025
How master data management keeps manufacturers compliant — from design to delivery

How master data management keeps manufacturers compliant — from design to delivery
November 20, 2025
What is manufacturing-as-a-service (MaaS)?

What is manufacturing-as-a-service (MaaS)?
November 18, 2025
AI in retail: How to make your data ready to use in Microsoft Fabric

AI in retail: How to make your data ready to use in Microsoft Fabric
November 17, 2025
What is party data? All you need to know about party data management

What is party data? All you need to know about party data management
October 27, 2025
How to estimate ROI of master data management

How to estimate ROI of master data management
October 20, 2025
Managing product complexity: Leveraging custom product management with BOM-level precision

Managing product complexity: Leveraging custom product management with BOM-level precision
October 2, 2025
How CPG brands scale D2C business without breaking what already works

How CPG brands scale D2C business without breaking what already works
September 24, 2025
How leading brands built trusted data with Amplifi and Stibo Systems

How leading brands built trusted data with Amplifi and Stibo Systems
August 19, 2025
10 signs you need a master data management platform

10 signs you need a master data management platform
August 14, 2025
How to get started with master data management: 5 steps to consider

How to get started with master data management: 5 steps to consider
August 13, 2025
The 5 biggest retail trends in 2026

The 5 biggest retail trends in 2026
August 12, 2025
What vendor data is and why it matters to manufacturers

What vendor data is and why it matters to manufacturers
August 5, 2025
What is reference data and reference data management?

What is reference data and reference data management?
August 4, 2025
Digital product passports: The data management mandate

Digital product passports: The data management mandate
August 3, 2025
3 reasons high-quality supplier data can benefit any organization

3 reasons high-quality supplier data can benefit any organization
August 1, 2025
How to improve back-end systems using master data management

How to improve back-end systems using master data management
July 9, 2025
How to get more value from your data: The benefits of master data management

How to get more value from your data: The benefits of master data management
May 12, 2025
Manufacturing trends and insights in 2026

Manufacturing trends and insights in 2026
March 17, 2025
What is smart manufacturing and why does it matter?

What is smart manufacturing and why does it matter?
March 7, 2025
MDM and AI: Real-world use cases and learnings from OfficeMax and Motion Industries

MDM and AI: Real-world use cases and learnings from OfficeMax and Motion Industries
February 3, 2025
4 trends in the automotive industry

4 trends in the automotive industry
January 29, 2025
How to choose the right data quality tool?

How to choose the right data quality tool?
January 27, 2025
All you need to know about supplier information management

All you need to know about supplier information management
January 27, 2025
How Kramp optimizes internal efficiency with data strategy

How Kramp optimizes internal efficiency with data strategy
January 27, 2025
From patchwork to precision: Moving beyond outdated and layered ERP systems

From patchwork to precision: Moving beyond outdated and layered ERP systems
January 24, 2025
Thriving beyond NRF 2025 with trustworthy product data

Thriving beyond NRF 2025 with trustworthy product data
January 17, 2025
Why addressing data complexity in pharmaceutical manufacturing is critical

Why addressing data complexity in pharmaceutical manufacturing is critical
January 14, 2025
An introductory guide to supplier compliance

An introductory guide to supplier compliance
December 17, 2024
How to implement data governance

How to implement data governance
December 9, 2024
What is supply chain analytics and why it's important

What is supply chain analytics and why it's important
December 5, 2024
What is supplier lifecycle management?

What is supplier lifecycle management?
December 3, 2024
Using machine learning and MDM CBAM for sustainability compliance

Using machine learning and MDM CBAM for sustainability compliance
October 22, 2024
Live shopping: How to leverage product information for maximum impact

Live shopping: How to leverage product information for maximum impact
September 23, 2024
How master data management can enhance your ERP solution

How master data management can enhance your ERP solution
September 11, 2024
What is digital asset management?

What is digital asset management?
September 3, 2024
How to improve your data management

How to improve your data management
August 30, 2024
Digital transformation in the CPG industry

Digital transformation in the CPG industry
August 27, 2024
Responsible AI relies on data governance

Responsible AI relies on data governance
August 19, 2024
Making master data accessible: What is data as a service (DaaS)?

Making master data accessible: What is data as a service (DaaS)?
August 13, 2024
Great data minds: The unsung heros behind effective data management

Great data minds: The unsung heros behind effective data management
August 6, 2024
A data monetization strategy – get more value from your master data

A data monetization strategy – get more value from your master data
July 31, 2024
What is augmented data management? (ADM)

What is augmented data management? (ADM)
July 17, 2024
GDPR data governance and data protection – a match made in heaven?

GDPR data governance and data protection – a match made in heaven?
April 11, 2024
Guide: Deliver flawless rich content experiences with master data governance

Guide: Deliver flawless rich content experiences with master data governance
March 25, 2024
How to get rid of customer duplicates

How to get rid of customer duplicates
March 18, 2024
5 tips for driving a centralized data management strategy

5 tips for driving a centralized data management strategy
February 20, 2024
How to enable a single source of truth with master data management

How to enable a single source of truth with master data management
February 12, 2024
What is data quality and why it's important

What is data quality and why it's important
February 7, 2024
Data governance trends 2026

Data governance trends 2026
February 6, 2024
What is data compliance? An introductory guide

What is data compliance? An introductory guide
January 18, 2024
How to build a master data management strategy

How to build a master data management strategy
January 16, 2024
The best data governance tools you need to know about

The best data governance tools you need to know about
November 29, 2023
Shedding light on climate accountability and traceability in retail

Shedding light on climate accountability and traceability in retail
November 13, 2023
Location analytics – all you need to know

Location analytics – all you need to know
October 16, 2023
Understanding the role of a chief data officer

Understanding the role of a chief data officer
October 5, 2023
5 common reasons why manufacturers fail at digital transformation

5 common reasons why manufacturers fail at digital transformation
September 29, 2023
How to digitally transform a restaurant chain

How to digitally transform a restaurant chain
September 14, 2023
3 benefits of moving to headless commerce and the role of a modern PIM

3 benefits of moving to headless commerce and the role of a modern PIM
July 6, 2023
12 steps to a successful omnichannel and unified commerce

12 steps to a successful omnichannel and unified commerce
June 28, 2023
Navigating the current challenges of supply chain management

Navigating the current challenges of supply chain management
April 6, 2023
Product data management during mergers and acquisitions

Product data management during mergers and acquisitions
March 1, 2023
Asset data governance is central for asset management

Asset data governance is central for asset management
February 14, 2023
How to leverage Internet of Things with master data management

How to leverage Internet of Things with master data management
February 13, 2023
Sustainability in retail needs governed data

Sustainability in retail needs governed data
January 4, 2023
Innovation in retail

Innovation in retail
November 21, 2022
Life cycle assessment scoring for food products

Life cycle assessment scoring for food products
November 14, 2022
Retail of the future

Retail of the future
November 7, 2022
Omnichannel strategies for retail

Omnichannel strategies for retail
November 5, 2022
Hyper-personalized customer experiences need multidomain MDM

Hyper-personalized customer experiences need multidomain MDM
October 25, 2022
What is omnichannel retailing and what is the role of data management?

What is omnichannel retailing and what is the role of data management?
October 1, 2022
An introductory guide: What is data intelligence?

An introductory guide: What is data intelligence?
September 15, 2022
Revolutionizing manufacturing: 5 must-have SaaS systems for success

Revolutionizing manufacturing: 5 must-have SaaS systems for success
August 25, 2022
Digital transformation in the manufacturing industry

Digital transformation in the manufacturing industry
August 17, 2022
Master data management framework: Get set for success

Master data management framework: Get set for success
June 15, 2022
Supplier self-service: Everything you need to know

Supplier self-service: Everything you need to know
June 14, 2022
Omnichannel vs. multichannel: What’s the difference?

Omnichannel vs. multichannel: What’s the difference?
June 10, 2022
Create a culture of data transparency – begin with a solid foundation

Create a culture of data transparency – begin with a solid foundation
May 31, 2022
What is location intelligence?

What is location intelligence?
May 30, 2022
Omnichannel customer experience: The ultimate guide

Omnichannel customer experience: The ultimate guide
May 24, 2022
Omnichannel commerce: Creating a seamless shopping experience

Omnichannel commerce: Creating a seamless shopping experience
May 11, 2022
Top 4 data management trends in the insurance industry

Top 4 data management trends in the insurance industry
May 1, 2022
What is supply chain visibility and why it's important

What is supply chain visibility and why it's important
April 21, 2022
The ultimate guide to data transparency

The ultimate guide to data transparency
April 20, 2022
How manufacturers can shift to product as a service offerings

How manufacturers can shift to product as a service offerings
April 16, 2022
How to check your enterprise data foundation

How to check your enterprise data foundation
April 14, 2022
An introductory guide to manufacturing compliance

An introductory guide to manufacturing compliance
March 31, 2022
Multidomain MDM vs. multiple domain MDM

Multidomain MDM vs. multiple domain MDM
March 23, 2022
How to build a successful data governance strategy

How to build a successful data governance strategy
March 22, 2022
What is unified commerce? Key advantages and best practices

What is unified commerce? Key advantages and best practices
March 17, 2022
6 best practices for data governance

6 best practices for data governance
March 16, 2022
5 advantages of a master data management system

5 advantages of a master data management system
February 24, 2022
Supply chain challenges in the CPG industry

Supply chain challenges in the CPG industry
February 14, 2022
Top 5 most common data quality issues

Top 5 most common data quality issues
February 10, 2022
What is synthetic data and why it needs master data management

What is synthetic data and why it needs master data management
February 8, 2022
What is cloud master data management?

What is cloud master data management?
January 28, 2022
Build vs. buy master data management software

Build vs. buy master data management software
January 27, 2022
Why is data governance important?

Why is data governance important?
January 24, 2022
5 reasons your data governance initiative could fail

5 reasons your data governance initiative could fail
January 21, 2022
How to turn your data silos Into zones of insight

How to turn your data silos Into zones of insight
January 16, 2022
How to improve supplier experience management

How to improve supplier experience management
January 16, 2022
How to improve supplier onboarding

How to improve supplier onboarding
January 11, 2022
What is a data quality framework?

What is a data quality framework?
January 4, 2022
The ultimate guide to building a data governance framework

The ultimate guide to building a data governance framework
December 20, 2021
The dynamic duo of data security and data governance

The dynamic duo of data security and data governance
December 20, 2021
How to choose the right supplier management solution

How to choose the right supplier management solution
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