They could improve the product support for the Arabic language. Currently, there are limitations in processing and the interface itself regarding Arabic language support.
We have been using Informatica Enterprise Data Catalog for two years.
I rate the platform's stability a nine out of ten.
Our organization has 12 Informatica Enterprise Data Catalog users. I rate the scalability an eight out of ten.
We encountered a delayed response from the technical support team.
We also use the Erwin Data Catalog, depending on the customer's requirements.
The initial setup process is easy. It takes around two days to complete.
We get help from third-party vendors for product implementation.
The ROI from using Informatica EGC (Enterprise Data Catalog) can be substantial, as it helps everyone, from novices to experts and stakeholders, maximize their data's potential. It enables thorough understanding, insightful analysis, and seamless sharing of data assets. Features like adding business terms enhance data quality and governance, benefiting businesses across various sectors. Many customers have truly benefited from these options.
For 12 users, the platform's estimated annual cost is around $160,000.
Our data management processes primarily use Informatica to connect to data sources, scan metadata to obtain physical data and perform data classification. Subsequently, we create business terms to establish a business glossary repository within the platform.
The features that have been most effective in improving our data governance include auto-classification and the ease of exploration and navigation within the tool. It can automatically connect or associate business terms with various options, providing flexibility beyond general capabilities.
The AI-driven discovery capability has significantly enhanced our data cataloging processes. Utilizing AI for auto-classification and discovery has been particularly beneficial. However, there is room for improvement in certain areas for understanding the data.
It has adapted well to changes in our data landscape, seamlessly accommodating new types of data sources. It offers flexibility in adding new data sources and supporting multiple data connectors.
Looking ahead to the future of Informatica Data Catalog, data lineage will be a significant trend influencing the product. These features are currently available, but there is potential for further enhancement and detail. It will enable organizations to comprehensively understand their data and its relationships with business processes and regulatory requirements.
I highly recommend it to others and rate it a nine out of ten.
