FROM SILOS TO A GOVERNED ASSET

Data Strategy & Governance

We assess enterprise data maturity; a data-quality framework with ownership and governance models turns data into a governed asset that feeds decision-making.

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01 Current state Topology, traffic, and dependency visibility.
02 Target architecture Segmentation, capacity, and availability design.
03 Controlled cutover Change window, validation, and rollback plan.
04 Hypercare Monitoring, tuning, and operational handover.
POSITION

Where this service sits in the portfolio

Capability card infographic for Data Strategy & Governance
SERVICE SCOPE

What this service addresses

The critical topics this service addresses and the outcome we deliver in each.

Maturity baseline

evidence readiness

We document the current state as an evidence record through a 5-level maturity assessment grounded in DAMA-DMBOK and DCAM frameworks.

Quality framework and KPI base

measured target

We define quality indicators across accuracy, completeness, consistency, timeliness, validity and uniqueness with a measurement baseline and acceptance criteria.

Governance and ownership model

contract-scoped

Within the contracted scope we deliver a federated governance model, a RACI matrix and a data steward program.

Maturity level transition

published after approval

Moving to a higher maturity level is validated through an owner-approved improvement program and review cadence.

Delivery model

Delivery approach

How we phase the service across delivery, governance, and connected service pillars.

  1. We first surface the visibility of corporate assets through data inventory and data flow mapping, then clarify the DMBOK-based maturity assessment during discovery.

  2. We define quality rules compatible with Great Expectations and dbt tests in a tool-agnostic way, and tie metadata standards to an Atlas, Collibra and Purview compatible catalog.

  3. We run change management through an ADKAR-based training and communication plan and sustain it with a quarterly governance committee.

Operating contexts

Example operating contexts

Illustrative surfaces where this service is commonly activated.

Root cause of inconsistent reporting

We make conflicting cross-department reports traceable through quality rules and a single source of truth definition.

Foundation for the KVKK data inventory

We prepare data inventory and classification to form a basis for KVKK compliance work, aligned with auditor and legal review.

Lightweight governance for SMEs

We establish data ownership in small and mid-sized teams with a scale-appropriate, lightweight governance framework.

DEPTH

Technical and compliance depth

This service's depth on sector-specific technical and compliance topics.

Six-dimension quality model

We measure data quality across six dimensions, define thresholds and acceptance criteria for each, and track trends through a dashboard.

Federated governance structure

A central CDO office provides coordination while department-level data stewards run daily operations; responsibilities are clarified with RACI.

Maturity report and benchmark

We prepare a maturity report and benchmark across 14 DCAM-based categories with concrete action items for each level.

What It Solves

Organizations accumulate data across siloed systems without a coherent framework to govern quality, ownership, or lifecycle — leading to inconsistent reporting, regulatory exposure, and missed insights. Our Data Strategy & Governance practice establishes enterprise-wide data policies, stewardship models, and maturity roadmaps that transform raw data assets into trusted, governed information. We align data governance with DAMA-DMBOK and GDPR/KVKK compliance requirements from day one.

Data maturity assessment using CMMI-aligned scoring across 6 capability dimensions
Enterprise data catalog with automated lineage tracking and business glossary
Data quality rules engine with threshold alerts and SLA dashboards
Role-based data stewardship model with ownership accountability matrix

Key Benefits

Benefit

Improve quality indicators through baselines, acceptance criteria, and reviewed evidence

Benefit

Make risk, control, and compliance indicators visible through measured targets and evidence records

Benefit

Improve quality indicators through baselines, acceptance criteria, and reviewed evidence

Frameworks
DAMA-DMBOK v2, DCAM, ISO 8000
Catalog Tools
Microsoft Purview, Apache Atlas, Collibra
Compliance Standards
GDPR, KVKK, SOC 2 Type II
Maturity Model
5-level CMM-aligned Data Capability Scale

Scope

The engagement covers the full spectrum of enterprise data governance — from initial landscape discovery and stakeholder alignment to policy authoring, tooling implementation, and operating model handover. We embed data stewards within business units and establish a Data Governance Council to sustain the program beyond the initial delivery phase. Ongoing managed services options are available for continuous monitoring, quality scoring, and policy enforcement.

Stakeholder discovery workshops and current-state landscape mapping
Data classification taxonomy and sensitivity labeling scheme
Master Data Management (MDM) design for critical domains (Customer, Product, Location)
KPI dashboard for data health, coverage, and stewardship activity metrics

Key Benefits

Benefit

Improve quality indicators through baselines, acceptance criteria, and reviewed evidence

Benefit

Enable cross-department data sharing with policy-enforced access controls reducing breach risk

Engagement Model
Assessment → Design → Implement → Operate
MDM Platforms
Informatica MDM, Microsoft Fabric, Profisee
Integration
REST API, Apache Kafka, Azure Data Factory
Delivery Timeline
Phase 1 in 8 weeks, full rollout in 16–24 weeks

Deliverables

Every Data Strategy & Governance engagement produces a structured set of artifacts designed to be actionable immediately and sustainable long-term. Deliverables follow a phased release schedule tied to project milestones, ensuring stakeholders receive value incrementally rather than in a single end-of-project dump. All documentation is authored in Microsoft 365 and version-controlled in the client's repository.

Data Strategy Blueprint: 3-year roadmap with investment scenarios and ROI projections
Data Governance Policy Handbook covering 12 core policy domains
Implemented data catalog with documented connectors and stewardship workflows
Executive scorecard template for monthly data health reporting

Key Benefits

Benefit

Turn the outcome into a measurable target with baseline, owner, and evidence review cadence

Benefit

Shorten operational cycle time against agreed measurement targets and acceptance criteria

Benefit

Hand over a fully operational catalog with trained stewards, requiring no vendor lock-in

Document Format
DOCX, PDF, Confluence, SharePoint compatible
Artifact Count
25+ governance artifacts across 4 workstreams
Training
Role-based training for stewards, analysts, and executives
Support Period
Contracted service target set by tier, scope, and approved runbook

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a data maturity assessment typically take?

Timeline is confirmed during discovery based on scope, integration complexity, current maturity, and acceptance criteria. The project plan is tied to approved scope and dependencies.

Does the governance model integrate with our existing Azure or AWS environment?

Yes. Our governance frameworks are cloud-agnostic by design and integrate natively with Microsoft Purview on Azure, AWS Glue Data Catalog, or Google Dataplex, depending on your existing infrastructure.

Can you govern data across on-premises and cloud systems simultaneously?

Absolutely. Our hybrid governance architecture uses connector-based metadata ingestion to catalog and govern data residing in on-premises SQL Server, SAP, and mainframe systems alongside cloud data platforms without requiring data movement.

What does the Data Governance Council structure look like?

The council typically includes a Chief Data Officer (or delegate), domain data owners from each business unit, IT data architects, and a compliance liaison. We facilitate the first 6 quarterly council sessions and provide meeting templates, escalation procedures, and charter documentation.

Are the policy templates customizable to our industry regulations?

Yes. Our policy library includes pre-built templates for BFSI (BRSA/Basel IV), healthcare (HIPAA/HL7), and retail/e-commerce verticals. Each template is tailored during workshops to reflect your regulatory jurisdiction, risk appetite, and organizational culture.

How do you measure the success of the governance program?

We establish a governance health scorecard at project kickoff with agreed KPIs such as data quality index, stewardship coverage ratio, policy compliance rate, and catalog adoption percentage. Baseline measurements are captured in week 2 and progress is tracked against targets at each milestone gate.

STARTING POINT

Where should the conversation begin?

This short form routes your request to the right support team. We clarify context first, then define the safe sharing method.

  1. We capture context
  2. We choose a safe channel
  3. We clarify the first direction

Privacy-aware first contact; safe sharing flow when needed; no sales pressure.

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