Posts Tagged ‘Data quality’
Honoring Digital Innovators: Ed Heon
The world of product data management has been shaped by visionaries who saw the future before the industry did. As part of IDEA’s Digital Innovators series, we’re honoring the unsung heroes who pioneered data standardization, synchronization, and syndication, transforming how distributors and manufacturers do business. Today, we recognize Ed Heon, a trailblazer whose work has…
Read MoreIDEA Names Patrick Knight as New President to Drive Strategic Growth and Market Expansion
Arlington, VA, January 7, 2025 – The Industry Data Exchange Association, Inc. (IDEA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Knight as President, effective January 6, 2025, reporting to current CEO David Oldfather. Patrick Knight joins IDEA with significant experience in driving transformative growth and operational excellence. Throughout his career, Patrick has been instrumental…
Read MoreGet to Know HDM Subject Matter Expert Yogesh Gaikwad
Name: Yogesh Gaikwad Company: nVent Title: Product Data Syndication Specialist Years in the electrical industry: 3+ Years at current company: 1+ What inspired you to pursue a career in the electrical industry, and how did you get started? It all began in 2021 when I received an offer from one of the largest and oldest…
Read MoreIDEA Learning Portal 2024 Year in Review
Throughout 2024, we’ve enhanced the IDEA Learning Portal to provide you with an exceptional learning experience. These updates are designed to help you use the IDEA Connector more efficiently and effortlessly. Here’s what’s new: Powerful Tools and Resources Expanded Learning Content Tailored Learning Paths Additional Opportunities These exciting enhancements make learning more engaging and personalized,…
Read MoreIDEA and ETIM North America Partner to Increase ETIM Adoption
ETIM North America and IDEA Partner to Increase ETIM adoption
Read MoreGet to Know HDM Subject Matter Experts Arun Venkatesh and Shilpi Bhadoria
Names: Arun Venkatesh, Senior Product Data Specialist, and Shilpi Bhadoria, Business Process Analyst Company: Rockwell Automation Years in the electrical industry: Arun – 13 years & Shilpi – 10 years Years at current company: Arun – 5 years & Shilpi – 10 years What inspired you to pursue a career in the electrical industry, and…
Read MoreGet to Know HDM Subject Matter Expert Chris Ziegelmann
Name: Chris Ziegelmann Company: Border States Title: Digital Product Content Manager Years in the electrical industry: 17 Years at current company: 17 What inspired you to pursue a career in the electrical industry, and how did you get started? I started my career through an internship with Border States and once I earned my degree,…
Read MoreGet to Know HDM Subject Matter Expert Dave Gatto
Name: Dave Gatto Company: Westinghouse Lighting Title: Director of Quality Control and Compliance Years in the electrical industry: 33 Years at current company: 33 The Harmonized Data Model (HDM) is a single data model supported by NAED and NEMA that unifies multiple product data standards in IDEA Connector to support several syndication formats. We would…
Read MoreGet to Know HDM Subject Matter Expert Jeff Frisk
Name: Jeff Frisk Company: Standard Electric Supply Company Title: Product Training Coordinator Years in the electrical industry: 40 Years at current company: 20 The Harmonized Data Model (HDM) is a single data model supported by NAED and NEMA that unifies multiple product data standards in IDEA Connector to support several syndication formats. We would not…
Read MoreWholesale Electric Supply Selects IDEA Connector Platform for Electrical Product Data
New Partnership Expands Industry Reach, Enhances Customer Experience Arlington, VA – IDEA, the industry-owned technology company and leading provider of electrical product data, announces that Wholesale Electric Supply has chosen IDEA Connector℠ as the company’s sole source for product information and pricing data. Buyers want timely and accurate pricing and product information from distributors. Likewise,…
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