TAKEAWAYS - Who’s buying Data Catalogs and Why? with Neil Burge
Apr 10, 2024
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Neil Burge, a data researcher, discusses motivations for data catalogs including compliance, growth, and efficiency. He also shares advice on engaging with diverse viewpoints and recommends business books for understanding business goals.
Data catalogs are embraced by various organizations for compliance or growth purposes, showcasing distinct energy use cases.
Alignment of data catalog adoption with organizational goals is crucial to avoid unnecessary implementation driven by external pressures or unclear necessity.
Deep dives
Contextualizing the Use of Data Catalogs
The podcast delves into the relevance of data catalogs, despite the common notion that catalogs are obsolete. It highlights how specific clusters of organizations, such as those focused on compliance or seeking efficiency, lead the adoption of data catalogs. For instance, some companies use data catalogs primarily for compliance requirements as a low-energy use case, while others leverage them for growth targets, showing a higher-energy use case with a more positive motivation.
Navigating Data Catalog Adoption Challenges
The episode also discusses the challenges in adopting data catalogs, particularly in scenarios where companies feel compelled to implement them without a clear understanding of the necessity. It mentions cases where companies follow a plan due to external pressures or aim to enhance efficiency in data operations post-acquisition. The podcast emphasizes the importance of aligning the use of data catalogs with organizational goals and urges a critical evaluation of the actual need for such tools amidst evolving business priorities.
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Exploring Varied Motivations Behind Implementing Data Catalogs
Neil Burge has been researching who’s been buying data catalogs and why. His LinkedIn posts are a gold mine for data practitioners, leaders and vendors. In this episode, Tim and Juan chat with Neil to go over his research, learnings and recommendations for the data industry.
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