Enterprise data is the backbone of modern businesses. Customer analytics and personalization are made possible by making data accessible and trustworthy. However, enterprise data management can become complex due to poor design when governance platforms are made exclusively for engineering teams. Business users need to work with a variety of interfaces meant for different aspects of the data governance workflow that provide intuitive design, clear workflow, and understandable language, without the need for advanced technical skills. This is why when evaluating Enterprise Data Governance platforms, usability gets more priority than security, compliance, integration, and scalability.
The best Enterprise Data Governance platforms enable a good balance for all users (business and technical). It connects governance to processes, responsibilities, and organizational objectives and strategies. This makes Enterprise Architecture and Target Operating Models important considerations for selecting a Governance platform that supports all stakeholders.