It has the ability to distribute internally and externally to SAP and non-SAP applications.
Standard system architecture would consist of a single central MDM server connected to client systems through SAP Exchange Infrastructure using XML documents, although connectivity without SAP XI can also be achieved.
There are five standard implementation scenarios: Some features (for example, workflow) require custom development out of the box to provide screens for end users to use.
Facing limited adoption of its initial release, SAP changed direction and in 2004 purchased a small vendor in the PIM space called A2i.
This new version has an enhanced MDM technology foundation to build pre-packaged business scenarios and integration.