The Data Dictionary is an essential Data Management tool.
The Data Dictionary is the repository of information that makes data usable. It defines the items and describes the transformations that occur from initial sourcing through to consumption by the end user. It provides transparency and is a clear indication of the maturity of the organisation. It generates confidence both internally for development tasks and externally when dealing with regulators to describe data transparency and traceability.
The task of building one requires substantial investments in time and money. Maintenance effort is required, a significant operational overhead due to the ongoing upkeep to collate, verify and maintain the data definitions.
EDMworks Data Dictionary comes as a hosted service. It documents key functions and services under version control so that change can be managed effectively.
- Data Sources and Feeds
- Integration and matching rules
- Semantic definitions for the data repository and marts
- Published messages, API’s, Business Intelligence Data Views and other Service Interfaces