Analyst Report
Constellation ShortList: Metadata Management Data Cataloging and Data Governance 2022 Q3
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Alation Named a Leader for Third Consecutive Year
New data catalog companies enter the market each day. Data leaders face a world of choice. So which solutions are the most highly trusted and respected in this crowded space?
Each year, Constellation Research evaluates dozens of solutions and crafts a short list to guide buyers through what can be a challenging process. The report writers analyze client stories, partner conversations, customer references, market share, and more to offer prospective buyers a list of the five best-of-breed solutions.
Download this shortlist for a buyer’s guide of the best of the best, with an overview into core catalog capabilities, including:
Easy search: Seek an intuitive interface that integrates metadata to support both technical and non-technical users
Governance: Seek a tool with a business glossary that supports date lineage and access control
Collaboration: Users should be able to rate, annotate, tag, and classify data assets in a way that’s visible and helpful to others
Get your free copy of this Constellation Shortlist to find the best data catalog for your business!
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Mastering Data Management: Live Demo & Insights During Euro 2024
As businesses increasingly rely on data to drive decision-making, effective data cataloging and governance have become essential. In this interactive session, you'll see first hand how Alation can transform your data landscape. We’ll intertwine the excitement of the Euros with our demo, sharing how real-time data from the tournament can be leveraged for business insights - and perhaps help you win your office or personal sweepstake!
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Spinning the DMBOK Wheel: Navigating Data Storage and Operations with Alation
Watch this on-demand Alation Brief to learn how Alation brings critical transparency to the 8 steps of the data management lifecycle, from data creation to archiving and destruction
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Let’s be honest: the work of data governance is not always fun. Stewardship tasks are often tedious and repetitive. Increasingly, data leaders are seeking to automate data governance workflows to maintain organizational compliance. But what does this look like in practice?