
Building a business case for
data governance
An examination of key approaches and fundamental processes
The key steps to building a business case for data governance are:
Identifying and building the value driver
Understanding pain points
Building a solution and conducting a cost-benefit analysis
By the time you have considered the steps we mention in this whitepaper, you should have a very sturdy case for the ROI of a data governance program. The most important thing to remember is that your data strategy should always be a combined offering of analytics and governance. This greatly enhances the chances of its success.
OvalEdge recognized as a leader in data governance solutions
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“Reference customers have repeatedly mentioned the great customer service they receive along with the support for their custom requirements, facilitating time to value. OvalEdge fits well with organizations prioritizing business user empowerment within their data governance strategy.”
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“Reference customers have repeatedly mentioned the great customer service they receive along with the support for their custom requirements, facilitating time to value. OvalEdge fits well with organizations prioritizing business user empowerment within their data governance strategy.”
Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Data and Analytics Governance Platforms, January 2025
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