Metadata Management

What is Metadata and Data Catalog?

Metadata is data that provides information about other data. It can be used to describe, locate, and manage data assets. Data catalogs are repositories of metadata that help organizations find and understand their data.

Most organizations have a wealth of data that is spread across different systems and silos. This can make it difficult for users to find and understand the data they need. Metadata management and data cataloging can help solve these problems by providing a central repository of information about data assets. Metadata management is the process of organizing, managing, and storing metadata. Data catalogs are one type of metadata repository that can be used to store metadata. Data catalogs can be used to store metadata about any type of data, including relational databases, files, images, and streaming data.

Data catalogs provide a way to search for and find data assets. They can also be used to track the lineage of data assets and understand how they are related. Data catalogs can help organizations govern their data and ensure that it is being used appropriately. Metadata management and data cataloging are essential tools for organizations that want to get the most out of their data assets.

What We Do in Metadata

Why Metadata and Data Catalog are important to your business?

Metadata Management is only one of the initiatives of a holistic Data Governance program but this is the only initiative which deals with “Metadata”. Other projects, such as Master Data Management (MDM) and Data Quality (DQ), are concerned with the “data” that is kept in various systems. At the corporate level, metadata management combines metadata storage.

Tools like Collibra, Informatica EDC, and Alation can provide an automated way to parse and load different types of metadata. These tools also enable data architects to build an enterprise model based on the metadata generated from different systems such as your data warehouse, data integration tools, data modelling tools, etc.

Users will be able to resolve conflicts based on for example attribute names and types. You will also be able to create custom metadata types to “stitch” metadata between multiple systems. A completely built metadata management model would give a 360-degree view on how different systems, data assets, processes, policies, and lineage in a complex enterprise ecosystem. A data catalog can be an enterprise interface for Data Governance management and stewardship. Data users will have single platform to look for a specific attribute and use it in their own data models, solutions, or reports. Just like any other Data Governance initiatives, as the metadata in individual systems change, Access to the metadata should also be managed by creating roles, privileges and policies through data stewardship and custodianship.

How Xendat can help your organization?

Developing an effective metadata management and data cataloging program requires a thoughtful approach which takes into account the specific needs and goals of the organization. Xendat Data & Analytics has extensive experience in helping organizations develop and implement such programs, and can tailor a solution to fit your specific needs.

Our metadata management and data cataloging services can help you with:

Implementing a metadata management and data cataloging program can be a complex undertaking, but Xendat Data & Analytics has the experience and expertise to assist you in achieving success. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you operationalize your metadata management and data cataloging program.

Metadata and Data Catalog Strategy, Framework, and Roadmap

Organizations are struggling to keep pace with the ever-increasing volume and complexity of data. In response, many are turning to metadata management as a way to gain control over their data assets. Metadata is “data about data” that can be used to describe, catalog, and govern data assets. An effective metadata management strategy, framework, and roadmap can help organizations to understand their data landscape, identify gaps and opportunities, and develop a plan for improving their data management practices.

Xendat Data & Analytics has extensive experience helping organizations to develop metadata management strategies that are tailored to their specific needs. We can help you to understand your data landscape, assess your metadata requirements, and develop a plan for implementing and maintaining a metadata management solution. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you develop an effective metadata management strategy, framework, and roadmap.

Metadata and Data Catalog Tool Selection and Implementation

The process of metadata and data catalog tool selection and implementation can be daunting. There are a multitude of options on the market, and it can be difficult to determine which tool is the best fit for your organization’s needs. Xendat Data & Analytics has extensive experience in analysis, requirements gathering, and architecture for metadata management and data catalog technologies. We partner with IT leaders to provide a value-

driven metadata tool selection experience that is aligned with your organization’s unique goals and use cases. Xendat has extensive experience in vendor evaluation, selection, and price negotiation with data catalog tool vendors that can accelerate your RFP process and reduce your cost and risks. Our goal is to help you select and implement the best solution for your organization, so that you can realize the maximum value from your data assets. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you with your metadata and data catalog needs

Virtual Metadata and Data Catalog Team

Your business is unique and so are your data management needs. Whether you need a complete or semi-outsourcing of your metadata management team, Xendat can provide the operational support and expertise you need on an ongoing basis. We can help you build and maintain a virtual metadata and data catalog team that will provide the following benefits:

Xendat has the experience and expertise to help you build and maintain a successful virtual metadata and data catalog team. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you get the most out of your data.

Metadata and Data Catalog Staffing

Xendat Data & Analytics can help find the most talented, experienced, and skilled data catalog professionals for an organization’s data catalog program and team. We have a wide network of contacts in the industry, and our team has extensive experience working with data catalogs. We can help you identify the right people for your data catalog program, and we can provide support throughout the hiring process. Contact us today to learn more about our metadata and data catalog staffing services.

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