The Data Catalog in Governata transforms your data assets from silent technical elements into a governed, continuously updated enterprise reference
Business and technical context in one place
Integrated with governance modules
Clear ownership for every asset
NDMO aligned
Automated asset discovery
Most organizations have large volumes of data. The challenge is that knowledge about this data is limited to specific individuals
The Data Catalog in Governata evolves with your systems and remains accurate without continuous manual effort
Governata automatically discovers data assets from connected systems and extracts technical metadata without heavy manual effort
Add clear business descriptions for each asset, what the data represents, how it is used, and who benefits from it, in language accessible to non-technical users
Assign a data owner and operational steward for each asset directly from its page to ensure accountability and governance continuity
Connect each data asset to approved business terms so that business context becomes immediately visible
Connect with existing databases and systems without rebuilding infrastructure
Every update to a data asset is documented with date and user, providing a complete audit trail that supports compliance
The Data Catalog in Governata does not just display table names. It connects three layers into one unified view
Link Governata to existing data sources without impacting the operational environment
Extract data assets and technical metadata automatically from connected systems
Add business descriptions, classification, ownership, and link approved terms
A searchable, filterable, living catalog that evolves with system changes and remains accurate
Challenge: No unified view of data assets across the organization
Challenge: Long hours wasted searching for the right data
Challenge: Governance is documented in files no one looks at
Challenge: No business context to understand the impact of any technical change
Its real value appears when integrated with other governance modules in Governata
Link each asset to approved business terms to instantly add business context
Automatically classify each asset and immediately impact access control and compliance
Track the journey of each asset from source to usage to understand the impact of any change
Measure accuracy and completeness of each asset to increase trust in data
A database stores data. A data catalog explains it: where it comes from, what it means, who owns it, and how it is used. A database answers where the data is, while a data catalog answers what the data is and why it is used
No. Governata automatically discovers data assets from connected systems and extracts technical metadata. Manual input is only needed to add business context and descriptions
The catalog is designed for all roles, from governance teams to data analysts and business users. Search can be done using business terms, making it accessible to non-technical users
When a new source is connected, the catalog automatically discovers its data assets and extracts metadata, making them ready for enrichment with business context, classification, and ownership
Yes. Linking assets to approved business glossary terms is a core capability, making business context immediately visible when viewing any table or report
Each data asset includes classification, ownership, and change history, making regulatory audits straightforward instead of requiring manual data collection before each review
Every undocumented data asset represents an operational risk. Governata closes this gap from day one