Platform selection
Requirements, weighted scoring, scripted demos and proof-of-value on your own data, leading to a defensible recommendation.
TLS · Tools & Platforms
The right platform, configured to deliver
We help you choose, implement and get value from data governance, catalogue and quality platforms — independently, with no reseller agreements and no preferred vendor.
The challenge
Governance platforms are significant investments, yet many organisations are on their second or third tool without materially better outcomes.
- Selections driven by analyst quadrants and demos rather than your actual use cases.
- Out-of-the-box configuration that does not reflect your operating model.
- Integrations left to the end, so the platform becomes another silo.
- Licences renewed each year with declining usage and no clear value case.
What we deliver
Tools & Platforms
Implementation
Configuration of operating model, workflows, metamodel and security, delivered in increments that show value early.
Integration
Connecting catalogue, quality, lineage, BI and ticketing tools so metadata flows where it is needed.
Health checks
An independent review of an existing platform: configuration, adoption, data coverage and licence utilisation, with a remediation plan.
Migration
Planning and executing moves between platforms while preserving glossary, ownership and workflow history.
Enablement
Admin and steward training, runbooks and a platform team model so you are self-sufficient.
Platforms we work with
- Collibra
- Informatica EDC & Axon
- Databricks Unity Catalog
- Microsoft Purview
- Alation
- Ataccama
Outcomes you can measure
Outcomes you can measure
8 weeks
from requirements to a defensible, evidence-based platform recommendation
25%
typical licence savings identified through platform health checks
Day 60
first production workflows live in a phased implementation
Related case study · Illustrative engagement
From shelfware to a catalogue analysts rely on
3.4x
growth in active catalogue users
A platform health check and adoption programme revived a stalled catalogue investment and connected it to investment data products.
Read the case studyFAQ
Frequently asked questions
Are you a reseller or partner of any governance vendor?
We maintain technical certifications, including Collibra, but we do not resell licences or receive referral fees. Our recommendations are independent.
How do you run a data governance tool selection?
We define weighted requirements from your use cases, run scripted demonstrations, then a short proof-of-value on your own metadata before scoring vendors against total cost of ownership.
Collibra or Microsoft Purview — which is better?
Neither is better in the abstract. Purview is compelling in Microsoft-centric estates with modest workflow needs; Collibra suits complex operating models and heavy stewardship workflow. We assess against your context.
What does a platform health check involve?
A two-to-four-week review of configuration, integrations, content quality, adoption and licence usage, ending in a prioritised remediation roadmap.
Can you help us migrate between catalogue platforms?
Yes. We plan migrations to preserve business glossary content, ownership assignments, lineage and workflow history, and run old and new platforms in parallel where needed.
Discuss your priorities with a practitioner
A 45-minute working session, no sales deck. You will leave with at least three actionable recommendations.
Book a consultation Email us: info@crestqa.co