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Catalog & Cocktails: The Honest, No-BS Data Podcast

TAKEAWAYS - Who’s buying Data Catalogs and Why? with Neil Burge

Apr 10, 2024
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.
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Quick takeaways

  • 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.

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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.

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