Unified metadata models drive data management advancements [Video]

Unified metadata models are emerging as a cornerstone in the changing landscape of data management, highlighting the critical need for integrated frameworks that ensure data accessibility, security and value creation.

As businesses increasingly leverage artificial intelligence and interconnected data systems, the focus is shifting toward avoiding infrastructure pitfalls and achieving seamless data integration. This shift underscores the importance of strong governance frameworks and standardized data formats to optimize the value derived from organizational data across diverse environments, according to Karthik Ravindran (pictured), general manager of enterprise data at Microsoft Corp..

“In our journey, it took us about four to five years to get to a good place with our data governance initiatives,” Karthik said. “The reason for that is because we spent almost two years just building technology and infrastructure and the next three practicing it. We are hoping that with investments we’re making in Purview, our customers can get faster the value from data, governing it responsibly and doing great …