Data Catalogs: Intelligence in the Modern Data Environment

Modern data and work environments demand better intelligence about data, which enables organizations to become intelligent enterprises in a digital-first world. The cornerstone capability that enables gathering, analyzing, and leveraging intelligence about data is cataloging. This IDC Technology Spotlight examines the need for better data intelligence in the era of digital transformation. It discusses how data cataloging software is helping organizations improve data intelligence through data discovery, sourcing, description, knowledge, and understanding.