Informatica Cloud Data Governance and Catalog is a comprehensive, cloud-native solution designed to empower organizations with predictive data intelligence. By integrating data discovery, cataloging, governance, and lineage capabilities, it enables businesses to find, understand, trust, and access their data assets efficiently. This unified approach simplifies collaboration between technical and business teams, ensuring that data-driven decisions are based on accurate and trustworthy information. With AI-powered automation, the platform enhances data classification, curation, and quality management, facilitating faster and more reliable analytic insights. By providing a holistic view of data relationships and lineage, Informatica Cloud Data Governance and Catalog helps organizations turn their data into a competitive advantage. Key Features and Functionality: - Automated Data Discovery and Classification: Utilizes AI to automatically find, classify, and inventory critical data across cloud and on-premises environments. - Comprehensive Data Cataloging: Creates a centralized repository of data assets, linking technical metadata with business context for enhanced understanding. - End-to-End Data Lineage: Provides visual representations of data flow and transformations, enabling users to trace data origins and assess impact. - Integrated Data Quality Management: Monitors and ensures data quality through profiling, validation, and cleansing processes. - Collaboration and Social Curation: Facilitates teamwork by allowing users to share insights, certify data assets, and engage in discussions through comments and ratings. - AI Model Governance: Manages and governs AI models alongside data, ensuring compliance and trust in AI-driven decisions. Primary Value and Problem Solved: Informatica Cloud Data Governance and Catalog addresses the critical need for organizations to manage and govern their data assets effectively in an increasingly complex data landscape. By providing a unified platform that automates data discovery, classification, and quality management, it ensures that businesses can trust their data for decision-making. The solution enhances collaboration between technical and business users, linking technical metadata with business context to provide a holistic view of data assets. This comprehensive approach not only accelerates the delivery of reliable analytic insights but also ensures compliance with data governance policies, ultimately turning data into a strategic asset that drives innovation and competitive advantage.