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7 Reasons to rethink your Data Catalog

Modern metadata platforms have answers for AI-ready enterprises

Traditional data catalogs were designed for an erstwhile era of data management. As your organization evolves, has your metadata approach kept pace?

This paper examines seven compelling reasons why organizations should reconsider their current data catalog implementations and adopt modern metadata platforms. We explore how these next-generation solutions address critical limitations in scalability, extensibility, unification, accessibility, AI-readiness, security, and future-proofing, enabling enterprises to unlock the full potential of their data assets in an increasingly AI-driven world.

Companies that have switched to modern metadata platforms report:

• 85% reduction in metadata maintenance effort
• 3x higher user adoption across the organization
• 60% faster time-to-insight for data consumers
• Comprehensive coverage of modern data sources