Precisely named a leader in data governance by independent research firm

Aug 23rd, 2021

Master Data Management (MDM) partner, Precisely, the global leader in data integrity, has been named a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Data Governance Solutions, Q3 2021. The evaluation, conducted before Precisely acquired Infogix in May, assessed the current offering, strategy, and market presence of the 12 most significant providers.

“For South African companies, Data360 provides a scalable, enterprise capability that can cover multiple use cases without hidden costs,” said Gary Allemann, MD at Master Data Management.

“Organisations realise that data governance cannot be effective without getting stakeholder buy-in and connecting to tangible business outcomes. Companies need visibility into how to identify and govern their most critical data that supports business objectives,” said Anjan Kundavaram, Chief Product Officer at Precisely. “Our customers use Data360 to bring together data discovery, data quality, and data governance capabilities in a single solution that helps them achieve data integrity and ensure the success of their business objectives.”

For its Wave, Forrester evaluated Data360, a leading Data Governance solution from Infogix, which Precisely acquired in June 2021. This acquisition brought key capabilities in Data Governance, Data Catalog, and Strategic Data Services to Precisely as the company seeks to extend its leadership in data integrity software.

Forrester evaluated a total of 12 vendors was evaluated for the Wave, with just four being named leaders. Precisely was specifically cited for its “well-rounded data governance solution.” The company scored among the top three in both the strategy and current offering categories.

“Infogix is a top choice for clients looking for a well-rounded data governance solution with solid data quality capabilities and data strategy consulting services,” the report states.

Download the full The Forrester Wave™ report here. 

About Master Data Management

A Level 2 BBBEE provider, Master Data Management (MDM) combines education, consulting and technologies to simplify data management with a focus on Data Integrity, Data Governance and Compliance, Data Quality and Master Data Management. MDM leverages the international expertise and highly rated technologies of vendors, including Precisely, MANTA and Silwood Technology to enhance fifteen years’ local experience. Through a partnership with eLearningcurve.com MDM offers an internationally recognised data management curriculum and Certified Information Management Professional (CIMP) accreditation. MDM’s solutions have assisted clients in financial services, retail, government, mining, manufacturing and telecommunications.

About Precisely

Precisely is the global leader in data integrity, providing accuracy and consistency in data for 12,000 customers in more than 100 countries, including 90 percent of the Fortune 100. Precisely’s data integration, data quality, data governance, location intelligence, and data enrichment products power better business decisions to create better outcomes. Learn more at www.precisely.com.