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Deduplication and Data Cloud: You Have an Architecture Problem

7/23/2026 · 7 min read

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This article argues that basic deduplication is insufficient for true Customer 360 outcomes, emphasizing the critical role of Master Data Management (MDM) for governing trusted customer data at the source. It distinguishes between Data Cloud's activation capabilities and MDM's foundational governance, highlighting their complementary nature in a modern Salesforce architecture.

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