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Effective metadata and cataloging enable organizations to understand what data they possess and how it flows through systems. Data lineage ensures transparency, helping teams track data transformations, data quality, and compliance, particularly as regulatory pressures intensify.
The growing importance of data governance has made metadata management non-negotiable. Participants shared experiences of struggling with siloed data and unclear lineage, emphasizing that investing in cataloging tools is critical for maintaining trust, enabling compliance, and facilitating advanced analytics, including AI.