Data Classification and Mapping

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Data is the resource that fuels our digital economy, but most enterprises find it difficult to get value out of their data because they do not know what they have, where it is, or what it means.
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An Overview of Data Classification and Mapping

Data Classification is a core capability that is leveraged across all the Global IDs platforms. What it does is interpret the meaning of data in terms of what business-understandable categories the data belongs to.  Once data is classified, it is easier to search for.  It is also easier to manage different groups of data in the specific ways needed for each group.  

For instance, personal information has one set of management requirements, and financial information has a different set of requirements in some enterprises.  

Global IDs’ Data Classification

Global IDs Data Classification uses artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to drive its automation.  Automation is vital because the number of data elements to be classified in even a medium-sized enterprise can be in the millions, and human efforts cannot scale to this level.  

Another differentiator of Global IDs approach is that it is the data values that are automatically inspected during Data Classification, and not technical metadata alone.  This AI / ML driven automation allows Global IDs to link the technical data elements to their business-understandable logical classes with a high degree of confidence.

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Discovering Relationships within the Data

An important part of Global IDs Data Classification is discovering relationships within the data.  When strong relationships are found between two data elements in the same or different databases, then the semantics of one data element can be inferred for the other. The efficiency gains provided by this approach are tremendous, and it is orders of magnitude more efficient than bottom-up approaches involving human “data stewards” and similar roles. 

In addition, the number and type of relationships classified for a particular data element provide a measure of importance, enabling the identification of critical data elements that would otherwise go unrecognized. 

Global IDs Takes Advantage of Human Input

Of course, Global IDs take advantage of human input wherever this is added to enhance the Data Classification, again using AI /ML capabilities to leverage this input across the entire data ecosystem of the enterprise.

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How It Works

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At a Glance

The Global IDs platform maintains an up-to-date, comprehensive inventory of data assets, wherever they are in the ecosystem.

Granular Mapping of Business Concepts to Physical Tables and Columns
Identification of Data Relevant to Compliance and Decision-Making in Data-Centric Initiatives
An Automated Classification that Scales (> 1M Columns Classified Per Day)
Classification Accuracy Greater Than 90%

As Quoted in Software Reviews

The auto-discovery of data and its profiling is a miracle. The Machine Learning Algorithms for the data profiling are well executed. The overall workflow of the tool is exceptional and well thought out.

CDO, Manufacturing

The automation of metadata collection. It is impossible to gather this information manually, and a wide range of metadata is needed to make sense of any data environment. Global IDs delivers the complete picture that is needed.

President, Banking

The Global IDs team is willing to go the extra mile in order to ensure that their product is among the best in terms of data quality and management.

Data Governance Specialist, Banking

My favorite aspect of Global Ids is the company itself. The leadership of Global Ids has demonstrated to me that it cares greatly about my success in using the product and ensuring I am getting the right value to help my company in meetings its goals

Data Governance Lead, Finance

The support team makes all of the difference. They’re always willing to work with you to create whatever you feel like is missing or needs to be tweaked to provide a better end-user experience

Data Governance Lead, Banking

The company has a passion for adding new product features that are needed for modern metadata management, and they strive to truly understand the needs of their customers. The technical depth of the product provides confidence in its applicability and use. Overall, it is the ecosystem approach that really sets Global Ids apart from the competition.

President, Banking