### Contents - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) # Data Governance Tools Resources ##### Articles, Glossary Terms, Discussions, and Reports to expand your knowledge on Data Governance Tools Resource pages are designed to give you a cross-section of information we have on specific categories. You'll find [articles](#resources-articles) from our experts, [feature definitions](#resources-glossary_terms), [discussions](#resources-discussions) from users like you, and [reports](#resources-reports) from industry data. [ContentsExpand/Collapse Contents](#) - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) ## Data Governance Tools Articles [![Leveraging Data Governance Across Big Data Environments](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_BI041_Backlog_Images-%5BBig_data_governance%5D_V1a.png "Leveraging Data Governance Across Big Data Environments")](https://www.g2.com/articles/data-governance-across-big-data-environments) [ ### Leveraging Data Governance Across Big Data Environments ](https://www.g2.com/articles/data-governance-across-big-data-environments) Data is a critical asset to organizations today and the growing volume of diverse data generation is making data management and governance increasingly important and challenging. Managing the ever-increasing complexity in data sets has given rise to the concept of big data, but what exactly is big data, and why is it important for businesses? [ ![Isha Kaur](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Isha Kaur") IK ](https://learn.g2.com/author/isha-kaur) by Isha Kaur [![The Case for Multicloud Infrastructure Adoption](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/aerial-shot-backlit-beautiful-2132180.jpg "The Case for Multicloud Infrastructure Adoption")](https://www.g2.com/articles/multicloud-infrastructure-adoption) [ ### The Case for Multicloud Infrastructure Adoption ](https://www.g2.com/articles/multicloud-infrastructure-adoption) Putting all your eggs in one basket doesn’t always work out well. We’ve all done it, and when done in a business context (e.g., Cloudflare’s July outage that briefly tanked numerous web-based businesses), the consequences can be far-reaching and dire. [ ![Zack Busch](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Zack Busch") ZB ](https://learn.g2.com/author/zack-busch) by Zack Busch ## Data Governance Tools Glossary Terms [![Data Orchestration](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/data%20orchestration-tech%20gloss.jpg "Data Orchestration")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/data-orchestration-definition) [Data Orchestration](https://www.g2.com/glossary/data-orchestration-definition) What is data orchestration and why is it important as a software feature? Our G2 guide can help users understand data orchestration, how industry professionals use it, and its benefits. by Shalaka Joshi [![Data Governance](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI560_Glossary_Article_Images_%5Bdata_governance%5D_V1b.png "Data Governance")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/data-governance-definition) [Data Governance](https://www.g2.com/glossary/data-governance-definition) Data governance refers to actions companies take to ensure data is reliable, accurate, and accessible. Learn more about its benefits and best practices. by Sagar Joshi ## Data Governance Tools Discussions 0 Question on: mParticle by Rokt [May you have created some tutorials for beginners?](/discussions/45060-may-you-have-created-some-tutorials-for-beginners) When I started using indicative, I needed a lot of help to understand all the features, I didn't find many tutorials, like explanatory videos in a more lay language. it would be really cool if you did them. Hi José, thanks for reaching out with your question. You can find some of our tutorial-related content by exploring our product demo from the home page of our website (https://www.indicative.com/), as well as by visiting our support documentation (https://support.indicative.com/hc/en-us) that goes into great detail about each tool and feature we have to offer. If there was something else you were looking for or have ideas around new content you'd like to see - please do not hesitate to let us know by accessing the chat feature at the bottom-right of our website. Hope that helps! Answered: Tara McQuaide on March 10, 2021 [Your answer](/discussions/45060-may-you-have-created-some-tutorials-for-beginners/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: Twilio Segment [I used segment in different organizations as I was the one suggesting it, but then](/discussions/i-used-segment-in-different-organizations-as-i-was-the-one-suggesting-it-but-then) Is there any affiliate/partner program? There is if you become a referral partner, but is an involved process with approval. Overview: https://segment.com/partners/channel/ Details: https://assets.ctfassets.net/9u2t3ap6pctb/t3XzV1NfUBFbLQ4IcMqeb/dbd73a9b6eb7926b348fcea2b1ce48a4/Segment\_Select\_Channel\_Partner\_Deck\_\_1\_.pdf Answered: Andy Baird on November 22, 2019 [Your answer](/discussions/i-used-segment-in-different-organizations-as-i-was-the-one-suggesting-it-but-then/comments/new?remote=true) 0 [Top tools for managing metadata in enterprise systems?](/discussions/top-tools-for-managing-metadata-in-enterprise-systems) I’m spending the time on finding the top tools for managing metadata in enterprise systems because this is where product positioning gets fuzzy fast. Some tools treat metadata as an active layer inside everyday workflows, while others use metadata as the backbone for stewardship, policy enforcement, and compliance. After analyzing reviews on G2's [**Data Governance Tools**](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-governance-tools) category page, here is my list of top tools for managing metadata in enterprise systems: - [**Atlan**](https://www.g2.com/products/atlan/reviews) (G2 review: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 124 reviews): Atlan looks especially strong when metadata needs to show up inside the tools people already use. G2 highlights automated lineage across columns, queries, metrics, and dashboards, along with glossary, metadata, collaboration, and two-way metadata movement into existing workflows. - [**Alation**](https://www.g2.com/products/alation/reviews) (G2 review: 4.4 out of 5 stars, 92 reviews): This feels like a strong option when searchable business context matters as much as technical metadata. Its G2 pages show metadata management, glossary, lineage, workflow, compliance monitoring, and natural-language access, which makes it easier to picture enterprise users actually finding and understanding what they need. - [**Collibra**](https://www.g2.com/products/collibra/reviews) (G2 review: 4.2/5 out of 5 stars, 102 reviews): I’d look here when metadata has to power governance, not just discovery. Between metadata management, glossary, lineage, workflows, policy enforcement, compliance monitoring, and multi-platform data management, it feels better suited to organizations that want metadata tightly tied to stewardship and control. - [**DataGalaxy**](https://www.g2.com/products/datagalaxy/reviews) (G2 review: 4.8 out of 5 stars, 62 reviews): DataGalaxy seems especially relevant when enterprise metadata has to be understandable to business stakeholders, not just engineers. G2’s pages point to a centralized metadata repository, automated cataloging, glossary, collaboration, visualization, governance center, and value-tracking capabilities. - [**erwin Data Intelligence**](https://www.g2.com/products/erwin-data-intelligence/reviews) (G2 review: 4.3 out of 5 stars, 26 reviews): This one stands out when metadata management is inseparable from dependency analysis. G2 reviews call out automated metadata harvesting, column-level lineage, impact analysis, and a centralized catalog, although several reviewers also flag UI and onboarding complexity. If you’ve rolled one of these out at enterprise scale, what became harder than expected: harvesting metadata, keeping definitions current, or getting business teams to trust the catalog enough to use it? I also came across this [Enterprise Active Metadata Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/active-metadata-management/enterprise) category page on G2, and it’s a useful companion to this discussion, especially for understanding which tools actually keep metadata flowing across systems in real time instead of just storing it in a catalog. 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