A trusted information source that provides the authoritative and consistently maintained version of specific data.
Single Source of Truth (SSOT) is an information management principle in which a designated system, repository or dataset is recognized as the authoritative source for a particular class of information. SSOT minimizes inconsistencies, duplication and conflicting data by ensuring that all users and connected systems reference the same validated information.
A Single Source of Truth provides the authoritative source of information for a defined dataset or business domain.
Single Source of Truth is a foundational principle of digital engineering and enterprise information management, supporting data quality, governance, system integration and lifecycle information management.
A Single Source of Truth identifies the authoritative source for specific information, whereas Master Data Management governs how master data is created, maintained and synchronized across multiple systems.
Information Management; Data Management; Digital Engineering.
Asset management.; Manufacturing.; Engineering.; Enterprise systems.; Industrial automation.
ISO 8000
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