Summary
Within the Match and Merge solution, a new match tuning feature enables analysis and refinement of match rule coverage and accuracy. In this update, the feature is available exclusively through an early adopter program by request.
Details
The 2026.1 update introduces a new match tuning feature designed to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of matching algorithms. This capability addresses the challenges organizations face when building and maintaining matching algorithms, particularly the difficulty in assessing algorithm accuracy and collaborating with data owners to interpret matching outcomes.
A new user interface enables data owners and technical experts to analyze the coverage and accuracy of match rules more effectively. A new pair export helps identify data quality issues that impact matching accuracy, allowing technical experts to refine matching algorithms based on business knowledge and context, resulting in more accurate and complete matching outcomes.
This release represents the first step toward simplified matching capabilities. Organizations can expect reduced time-to-value, decreased manual review efforts, and improved match result accuracy. Future updates will enable data owners to create, manage, activate, and tune match rules independently, further streamlining the matching process.
Early adopters
This match tuning functionality is in the ramp-up phase and is only accessible through an early adopter program. As part of this program, Stibo Systems will enable the feature for access to the new match tuning user interface, which in this release operates in parallel with the existing matching algorithm rules table. To participate in the early adopter program, send an email request to simplifymatching@stibosystems.com.
For general information about match tuning, refer to the Match Tuning topic in the Matching, Linking, and Merging documentation. For information about the ramp-up phase and other functionality lifecycle stages, refer to the License and Component Lifecycle topic.