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September 24, 2024
Discover the Power of Microsoft Purview Data Governance
We have great news from our partner, Microsoft!
Starting Sept. 1, 2024, the new Microsoft Purview Data Governance solution will be generally available.
This solution, powered by AI, is designed to help data leaders address their biggest governance and security challenges.
Since its launch in April 2024, usage of Microsoft Purview has increased by more than 400%.
More than 1,500 companies are already actively engaged in data governance!
β¨ In this blog you will discover:
- Current challenges in the data landscape.
- How Microsoft Purview solves these challenges.
- Innovations such as built-in Copilot and integrations with Microsoft Fabric.
- Why it is important for your organization to take action now.
Letβs get started! π
The Complexity of Data Governance Today π
At a time when:
- Cyber attacks are more sophisticated than ever,
- Regulatory increases, and
- Data landscapes are constantly expanding, business leaders are under pressure to implement a unified approach. This is where Microsoft Purview comes in.
It offers a comprehensive suite of solutions to:
- Secure data,
- To governancen, and
- To be managed no matter where it is.
Why an Integrated Solution?
The unification of data security and governance within Purview simplifies data management.
As a result, organizations can:
- Effectively democratize their data.
- Being ready for the AI era. π€
The Four Biggest Challenges to Data Governance π
Data governance is not just about technology; it is also about people and processes.
Many organizations struggle with adoption and change management.
Here are the four biggest challenges:
- Fragmentation: Use of multiple tools creates blind spots and makes consistent data quality, security and compliance difficult.
- Labor-intensive tasks: Manual processes such as data classification, metadata management and compliance reporting take a lot of time.
- Centralized governance: This can stifle innovation, leading to shadow IT, where teams use unauthorized tools.
- Technical interfaces: Poor user experience can limit participation, keeping governance central to the IT department.
Microsoft Purview: AI-Powered, User-Friendly and Integrated π»π§
Microsoft Purview is designed to address these challenges.
Their modern data governance solution is based on three core principles:
- AI-powered: AI automates manual tasks, accelerates data curation and simplifies data discovery.
- For example, data stewards can automatically generate data quality rules, while data consumers can quickly find data through natural language.
- User-friendly: An updated experience supports multiple functions within an organization, with clear role definitions.
- The Data Catalog acts as a repository where data stewards and owners can manage assets.
- Data quality is monitored and aligned with industry standards.
- Integrated: Microsoft Purview provides a centralized platform for data classification, labeling, and audit logging.
This saves time and costs while improving visibility and governance.
Innovations in Microsoft Purview β¨
The general availability of Microsoft Purview brings with it some exciting innovations:
- Copilot in Microsoft Purview: This AI-powered assistant (in preview) offers users guidance through the data governance process and recommends best practices.
- Integration with Microsoft Fabric: Tighter integrations provide advanced data quality management and custom reports.
- Extensive Partner Network: Integrations with partners such as ER Studio (for data modeling) and RELTIO (for master data management) further expand governance capabilities.
What Does This Mean For Your Business πΌ.
The challenges of data governance can be daunting, but with Microsoft Purview you have a solution that:
- Data governance simplifies.
- Security strengthened.
- Empower your team to make data-driven decisions with confidence.
Why take action?
- Fragmentation and manual processes impede growth.
- An integrated approach increases efficiency and reduces risk.
What can we do? As your partner, ALTA-ICT helps you every step of the way on your data governance journey.
Start Today with Microsoft Purview π
Now is the perfect time to discover the benefits of Microsoft Purview.
Contact us to learn more about how ALTA-ICT can help you with your data governance needs and lead your organization to success.
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