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Why Column-Level Data Lineage is the Key to Unlocking Your AI’s Potential in Finance and Insurance

Pardhu Gunnam
Pardhu Gunnam
Dec 4, 2024
Why Column-Level Data Lineage is the Key to Unlocking Your AI’s Potential in Finance and Insurance

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Why Column-Level Data Lineage is the Key to Unlocking Your AI’s Potential in Finance and Insurance
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Why Column-Level Data Lineage is the Key to Unlocking Your AI’s Potential in Finance and Insurance

If AI is only as good as the data feeding it, how we track that data can make or break strategic outcomes.

Pardhu Gunnam
Pardhu Gunnam
Dec 4, 2024
Data Documentation Neglect: The Hidden AI Killer Lurking in Your Organization
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Data Documentation Neglect: The Hidden AI Killer Lurking in Your Organization

Skip the painful guesswork in data documentation—Metaphor’s AI-powered platform keeps you compliant, collaborative, and innovative.

Pardhu Gunnam
Pardhu Gunnam
Nov 1, 2024
Is Your Data Catalog Actually Hurting Your AI Efforts?
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Is Your Data Catalog Actually Hurting Your AI Efforts?

A poorly implemented data catalog can harm AI by obscuring data links, feeding bad data, and misleading teams, leading to flawed insights and failed projects.

Kirit Basu
Kirit Basu
Oct 24, 2024
Let Robots Do the Hard Work: Data Governance in the Age of AI
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Let Robots Do the Hard Work: Data Governance in the Age of AI

This talk explores how GenAI transforms data governance from compliance to innovation, driving data discovery, access, and automation at Metaphor

Mars Lan
Mars Lan
Oct 17, 2024
Introducing "Similar Assets": A New Way to Discover and Manage Your Data
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Introducing "Similar Assets": A New Way to Discover and Manage Your Data

Meet Similar Assets: A powerful new feature designed to help data pros quickly identify tables, views, and datasets that share similar columns or structures

Kirit Basu
Kirit Basu
Oct 15, 2024
Navigating the Data Jungle: Catalogs, Glossaries, and Dictionaries Explored
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Navigating the Data Jungle: Catalogs, Glossaries, and Dictionaries Explored

We partnered with Dataversity and Bob Seiner to explore practical strategies for implementing data catalogs, business glossaries, data dictionaries, and more!

Kirit Basu
Kirit Basu
Sep 19, 2024
AI is Making Life-Changing Choices—Can You Trust the Data Behind It?
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AI is Making Life-Changing Choices—Can You Trust the Data Behind It?

When AI makes life-altering decisions—who gets care, a mortgage, or a second chance—you can't let flawed, unchecked, or unethical data decide.

Pardhu Gunnam
Pardhu Gunnam
Sep 16, 2024
Data Products Have Piqued Your Interest—But Legacy Tools Still Leave You Hanging?
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Data Products Have Piqued Your Interest—But Legacy Tools Still Leave You Hanging?

Turning raw data into insights and driving decisions is huge. Legacy tools fall short. See how Metaphor’s platform makes it happen.

Kirit Basu
Kirit Basu
Sep 16, 2024
The Business of Data
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The Business of Data

Strategies for Engaging Business Users, Emphasizing Trust-Building and Collaboration to Advance a Data-Driven Culture

Jessica Martin
Jessica Martin
Aug 26, 2024
Metaphor: Empowering Financial Compliance in the Age of Data Regulation
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Metaphor: Empowering Financial Compliance in the Age of Data Regulation

Insurance providers, reinsurers, and pension funds face an increasingly complex regulatory environment.

Seyi Adebajo
Seyi Adebajo
Aug 20, 2024
What's New in July 2024
Product Updates
What's New in July 2024

Exciting new features await you in our July product updates to elevate your data catalog experience.

Desi Bogdanova
Desi Bogdanova
Aug 14, 2024
Is Open-Source Software More Secure?
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Is Open-Source Software More Secure?

Despite the belief that OSS is safer with many eyes on it, recent hacks prove that hidden vulnerabilities can still slip through, risking major disasters.

Mars Lan
Mars Lan
Aug 14, 2024
The Data Governance Dilemma: Stop Hiring Tool Specialists!
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The Data Governance Dilemma: Stop Hiring Tool Specialists!

Hiring a specialist for a specific tool might seem like the fastest way to get back on track, but it’s a shortsighted solution.

Pardhu Gunnam
Pardhu Gunnam
Aug 2, 2024
The Data Catalog as a Center of Gravity (Part 2)
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The Data Catalog as a Center of Gravity (Part 2)

In part two of this exclusive webinar from InsightAnalysis, the deep dive into the evolution of data catalogs continues.

Kirit Basu
Kirit Basu
Jul 11, 2024
The Data Catalog as a Center of Gravity (Part 1)
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The Data Catalog as a Center of Gravity (Part 1)

The data governance landscape is quickly shifting, and only those willing to keep up will survive.

Kirit Basu
Kirit Basu
Jul 10, 2024
Enhancing Data Governance for Business Teams with Metaphor
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Enhancing Data Governance for Business Teams with Metaphor

Self-service analytics tools have democratized data access, enabling business users to engage directly with data to drive decision-making.

Kirit Basu
Kirit Basu
Jul 8, 2024
What's New in June 2024
Product Updates
What's New in June 2024

This month, we're excited to bring you faster performance, a more responsive UI across all devices, real-time search feedback, and a fresh, modern look.

Desi Bogdanova
Desi Bogdanova
Jul 8, 2024
The Path to Effective Data Governance through GenAI
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The Path to Effective Data Governance through GenAI

Join us for insights on modern data governance strategies and the role of generative AI in enhancing effectiveness and integration.

Jessica Martin
Jessica Martin
Jun 20, 2024
What's New in May 2024
Product Updates
What's New in May 2024

Check out our latest updates: Enhanced Power BI insights, streamlined Databricks volumes, top SQL queries, & improved dbt integration for clearer data lineage.

Desi Bogdanova
Desi Bogdanova
Jun 3, 2024
What's New in April 2024
Product Updates
What's New in April 2024

Experience a seamless search with our new global search modal, enhanced Notices UI, easier tag management in Metaphor, and better asset insights across domains.

Desi Bogdanova
Desi Bogdanova
May 23, 2024
The Path to Inclusive Data Management Through GenAI
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The Path to Inclusive Data Management Through GenAI

Metaphor leads with GenAI in data cataloging, enhancing access and collaboration for all skill levels.

Kirit Basu
Kirit Basu
May 2, 2024
Breaking Barriers: How Generative AI Empowers Teams in Data Access and Collaboration
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Breaking Barriers: How Generative AI Empowers Teams in Data Access and Collaboration

Unlock the potential of data democratization and accessibility through this expert-led webinar, from our friends at Data Science Connect.

Kirit Basu
Kirit Basu
May 1, 2024
What's New in March 2024
Product Updates
What's New in March 2024

Mark Top Queries, assign new column attributes, explore the new lineage canvas, and so much more!

Desi Bogdanova
Desi Bogdanova
Apr 18, 2024
The End of Data Governance as We Know It
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The End of Data Governance as We Know It

Learn why traditional data governance needs a significant overhaul, focusing on new strategies for fostering collaboration, enhancing data literacy, and more!

Kirit Basu
Kirit Basu
Apr 18, 2024
Simplifying Lineage Parsing with SQLGlot
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Simplifying Lineage Parsing with SQLGlot

Metaphor leads with an innovative approach, offering critical insights into data flow and transformations.

Andy Lii
Andy Lii
Apr 11, 2024
How Do You Measure Your Data-Driven Success Metrics?
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How Do You Measure Your Data-Driven Success Metrics?

The latest survey from 451 Research unveils the critical metrics businesses use to gauge their data-driven success.

Kirit Basu
Kirit Basu
Apr 10, 2024
Streamlining Data Collaboration: Metaphor's Integration with Slack and Microsoft Teams
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Streamlining Data Collaboration: Metaphor's Integration with Slack and Microsoft Teams

With its seamless integration with Slack and Microsoft Teams, Metaphor brings data collaboration to where users work.

Yi Wang
Yi Wang
Apr 5, 2024
Data Reliability Engineering: What We're Seeing
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Data Reliability Engineering: What We're Seeing

At Metaphor, we're noticing an important trend: the emergence of the Data Reliability Engineer (DRE) role.

Kirit Basu
Kirit Basu
Apr 4, 2024
What Doesn’t Work with Governance
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What Doesn’t Work with Governance

Data governance is crucial for businesses aiming to maximize the value of their data, yet several common issues can significantly hinder its effectiveness

Kirit Basu
Kirit Basu
Mar 21, 2024
What's New in January 2024
Product Updates
What's New in January 2024

As the year unfolds, we're thrilled to unveil our January product updates! These new features and enhancements are designed to refine your workflow.

Desi Bogdanova
Desi Bogdanova
Feb 20, 2024
Building a Data Governance Program to Modernize your Enterprise
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Building a Data Governance Program to Modernize your Enterprise

Join Justin Swenson of Sub Zero Group and the team at Metaphor for a look at building an effective data governance program to modernize your enterprise.

Kirit Basu
Kirit Basu
Jan 31, 2024
Breaking Boundaries in Data Governance: Metaphor’s Leap to Top 10 Recognition by GRC Viewpoint
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Breaking Boundaries in Data Governance: Metaphor’s Leap to Top 10 Recognition by GRC Viewpoint

This recognition is a proud moment for our team, partners, and clients who share in this journey.

Pardhu Gunnam
Pardhu Gunnam
Jan 8, 2024
Unveiling Data Blind Spots: How Socializing Data Quality Transforms Your Business
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Unveiling Data Blind Spots: How Socializing Data Quality Transforms Your Business

Socialize Data Quality and Data Observability results from Monte Carlo, Soda.io, Lightup, dbt Tests and others.

Kirit Basu
Kirit Basu
Jan 1, 2024
2023: A Year In Review
Product Updates
2023: A Year In Review

As we cheered into 2024, it’s time for a thrilling countdown – your favorite Metaphor features of 2023!

Desi Bogdanova
Desi Bogdanova
Jan 1, 2024
Data, Metadata, GenAI (IEEE Seminar, the University of Auckland)
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Data, Metadata, GenAI (IEEE Seminar, the University of Auckland)

Check out this engaging seminar on data, metadata, and GenAI, exploring their significance, challenges, and innovative solutions in today's tech landscape

Mars Lan
Mars Lan
Dec 13, 2023
What's New in November 2023
Product Updates
What's New in November 2023

Get ready to elevate your data journey with Metaphor this month! We're thrilled to unveil industry-first updates that will transform your catalog experience.

Desi Bogdanova
Desi Bogdanova
Nov 22, 2023
Elevating Data Lineage: Metaphor's Integration with Azure Data Factory
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Elevating Data Lineage: Metaphor's Integration with Azure Data Factory

Enhancing Visibility and Collaboration in the Azure Data Ecosystem

Kirit Basu
Kirit Basu
Nov 1, 2023
What's New in October 2023
Product Updates
What's New in October 2023

Super-charge your data with our new Universal Search, updated Domains landing page, expanded Coverage Metrics, and so much more!

Desi Bogdanova
Desi Bogdanova
Oct 26, 2023
Metaphor introduces the industry’s first end-to-end, column-level Power BI Lineage
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Metaphor introduces the industry’s first end-to-end, column-level Power BI Lineage

An industry-first, Metaphor now supports column-level lineage for Power BI Datasets with the highest degree of lineage coverage compared to other solutions.

Kirit Basu
Kirit Basu
Oct 23, 2023
Metaphor's Integration with OpenLineage: Enhancing Data Governance and Collaboration
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Metaphor's Integration with OpenLineage: Enhancing Data Governance and Collaboration

In the ever-evolving landscape of data management and governance, organizations constantly seek innovative solutions to streamline their processes, ...

Yi Wang
Yi Wang
Oct 2, 2023
The Grand Rewrite of DataHub
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The Grand Rewrite of DataHub

The good, the bad, and the ugly of a popular open-source project we created and how to rewrite it.

Mars Lan
Mars Lan
Sep 29, 2023
What's New in September 2023
Product Updates
What's New in September 2023

Prepare to elevate your data capabilities with a brand-new AI search, in-depth data coverage analytics, a tailored experience based on your role, and more!

Desi Bogdanova
Desi Bogdanova
Sep 22, 2023
451 Research Report: Metaphor Data does not mince words with its social vision for metadata management
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451 Research Report: Metaphor Data does not mince words with its social vision for metadata management

Paige Bartley sheds light on the evolving dynamics in data management and how Metaphor revolutionizes metadata management and collaborative data cataloging.

Kirit Basu
Kirit Basu
Sep 11, 2023
Data Governance and Engineering at Companies Big and Small
Videos
Data Governance and Engineering at Companies Big and Small

Join us for a discussion on data governance and engineering at companies of all sizes, exploring the differences, challenges, and more!

Kirit Basu
Kirit Basu
Aug 31, 2023
What's New in August 2023
Product Updates
What's New in August 2023

From automating tasks to unlocking unparalleled insights wherever you are, Metaphor's latest offerings promise to take your data experiences to new heights.

Desi Bogdanova
Desi Bogdanova
Aug 11, 2023
Enhancing Data Lineage and Impact Analysis with Metaphor and Fivetran
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Enhancing Data Lineage and Impact Analysis with Metaphor and Fivetran

Metaphor’s latest integration with Fivetran provides catalog users with complete end-to-end lineage visibility and improved impact analysis.

Kirit Basu
Kirit Basu
Jul 20, 2023
Metaphor’s Activity Feed: Where Collaboration Drives Innovation
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Metaphor’s Activity Feed: Where Collaboration Drives Innovation

Metaphor’s Activity Feed empowers users to easily discover and collaborate with data conversations, furthering Metaphor’s mission to democratize data

Desi Bogdanova
Desi Bogdanova
Jun 22, 2023
A Guide to Displaying Snowflake PII Tags in Metaphor
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A Guide to Displaying Snowflake PII Tags in Metaphor

If your data team is grappling with data discovery of your sensitive data assets within your Snowflake warehouse, their search for a solution ends here.

Seyi Adebajo
Seyi Adebajo
Apr 10, 2023
Modern Data Governance and Trust for Winning in Manufacturing
Videos
Modern Data Governance and Trust for Winning in Manufacturing

Learn about modern data governance and trust in manufacturing, focusing on data accuracy, compliance, and agile processes that drive data-driven decisions

Pardhu Gunnam
Pardhu Gunnam
Mar 21, 2023
What's New in March 2023
Product Updates
What's New in March 2023

Knowledge Cards just got an exciting makeover! We are introducing Social Posts - a new way of making data more actionable.

Desi Bogdanova
Desi Bogdanova
Mar 7, 2023
The State of Machine Learning and Data
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The State of Machine Learning and Data

Catch up on the latest trends in machine learning and data with insights from tech visionary Ben Lorica in an engaging discussion with Kirit Basu

Kirit Basu
Kirit Basu
Mar 7, 2023
What's New in February 2023
Product Updates
What's New in February 2023

In February, Metaphor users can enjoy several new features including Column-Level Lineage, and improvements to key features, including Crawler Management.

Desi Bogdanova
Desi Bogdanova
Feb 6, 2023
Zendesk Talks About the Modern Data Stack
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Zendesk Talks About the Modern Data Stack

Explore the evolution of the modern data stack at Zendesk with insights on tackling the challenges of a multi-cloud environment & the shift towards a data mesh

Kirit Basu
Kirit Basu
Feb 2, 2023
What's New in January 2023
Product Updates
What's New in January 2023

We are so excited to launch this year with new features that will make data much more actionable and magical!

Desi Bogdanova
Desi Bogdanova
Jan 12, 2023
Simplify your Data Mesh adoption with Metaphor's Domains and Data Products
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Simplify your Data Mesh adoption with Metaphor's Domains and Data Products

Metaphor's latest feature makes it easy to group relevant data assets within Domains or Data Products, creating a highly accessible landing page for users

Kirit Basu
Kirit Basu
Dec 19, 2022
Leveraging the best of the modern data stack with ThoughtSpot, Metaphor, & dbt
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Leveraging the best of the modern data stack with ThoughtSpot, Metaphor, & dbt

Join ThoughtSpot, dbt Labs, and Metaphor for a conversation with Endpoint on what it truly means to implement and leverage the best of the modern data stack

Kirit Basu
Kirit Basu
Nov 29, 2022
The Data Ownership Stalemate in Enterprise Data Orgs Today
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The Data Ownership Stalemate in Enterprise Data Orgs Today

This article describes the data ownership challenges that large data orgs experience today and provides a perspective for an ideal solution for data ownership

Pardhu Gunnam
Pardhu Gunnam
Nov 17, 2022
What's New in October 2022
Product Updates
What's New in October 2022

October was a busy month getting many new and highly-requested features done. This month we are bringing more social insights ...

Desi Bogdanova
Desi Bogdanova
Nov 4, 2022
What's New in September 2022
Product Updates
What's New in September 2022

👋 Hello from the Metaphor team! We are super excited to share new updates to the Metaphor app including integrations with Mic...

Desi Bogdanova
Desi Bogdanova
Oct 3, 2022
Solving Data Discovery with Modern Metadata Platform
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Solving Data Discovery with Modern Metadata Platform

Watch the Data-Centric AI Summit 2022 talk on solving data discovery challenges with a modern metadata platform that enhances visibility and collaboration

Pardhu Gunnam
Pardhu Gunnam
Sep 29, 2022
What's New in August 2022
Product Updates
What's New in August 2022

In August, the Metaphor team was busy shipping new awesome features including dbt lineage updates, column tagging, API

Desi Bogdanova
Desi Bogdanova
Sep 1, 2022
Tracing ThoughtSpot lineage through your Modern Data Stack with Metaphor
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Tracing ThoughtSpot lineage through your Modern Data Stack with Metaphor

Complex business analytics projects have become incredibly intuitive and accessible with Modern Analytics Cloud platforms like...

Kirit Basu
Kirit Basu
Aug 18, 2022
Amplitude Chat with Metaphor CEO, Pardhu Gunnam and CTO, Mars Lan
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Amplitude Chat with Metaphor CEO, Pardhu Gunnam and CTO, Mars Lan

Dive into the world of data catalogs with insights from Our CEO Pardhu Gunnam and CTO Mars Lan in an exclusive chat with @Amplitude_HQ

Pardhu Gunnam
Pardhu Gunnam
Aug 11, 2022
What's New in July 2022
Product Updates
What's New in July 2022

This month the Metaphor team is releasing several exciting updates, including our newly redesigned Asset Detail Page, Knowled ...

Desi Bogdanova
Desi Bogdanova
Aug 4, 2022
Metaphor Introduces User-Aware Impact Analysis for Data
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Metaphor Introduces User-Aware Impact Analysis for Data

Data or Analytics Engineers charged with making a change to a table or dbt Model often operate in the blind when it comes to ...

Kirit Basu
Kirit Basu
Jul 11, 2022
What's New in June 2022
Product Updates
What's New in June 2022

We are excited to announce a new set of features this June to help you and your team make data more actionable!

Desi Bogdanova
Desi Bogdanova
Jul 1, 2022
Gamification of Data Knowledge
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Gamification of Data Knowledge

Documentation is a job that no one wants to do but everyone needs to do it.

Alexa Westlake
Alexa Westlake
Jun 14, 2022
What is the Best Modern Way to Approach My Data?
Guides
What is the Best Modern Way to Approach My Data?

A good metadata management platform is a collaborative, living map of your data and data context.

Alexa Westlake
Alexa Westlake
Jun 7, 2022
How to Make Your Company's Data Easy to Understand and Use
Guides
How to Make Your Company's Data Easy to Understand and Use

Whether you are a small startup or a massive enterprise, every business faces the same problem: resource scarcity.

Alexa Westlake
Alexa Westlake
May 27, 2022
Social Context: The Missing Dimension of Enterprise Data
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Social Context: The Missing Dimension of Enterprise Data

At Metaphor we strongly believe the social context is a vastly untapped resource.

Kirit Basu
Kirit Basu
Mar 23, 2022
Introducing Metaphor: The Modern Metadata Platform
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Introducing Metaphor: The Modern Metadata Platform

Today we are super excited to announce the launch of the Metaphor Platform—a modern metadata platform that serves as a system of

Pardhu Gunnam
Pardhu Gunnam
Jan 18, 2022
The Modern Metadata Platform: What, Why, and How?
Thought Leadership
The Modern Metadata Platform: What, Why, and How?

Recently there has been a lot of buzz—and confusion—in the data community on the topic of metadata management.

Mars Lan
Mars Lan
Jan 6, 2022
Metaphor and Soda Partner to Unify the Modern Data Stack with Trusted Data
Announcements
Metaphor and Soda Partner to Unify the Modern Data Stack with Trusted Data

We’re excited to announce our partnership with Soda, which brings powerful data quality metrics and insights to Metaphor.

Pardhu Gunnam
Pardhu Gunnam
Dec 14, 2021
Why Can’t I Find the Right Data?
Thought Leadership
Why Can’t I Find the Right Data?

The modern data stack has helped democratize the creation, processing, and analysis of data across organizations.

Pardhu Gunnam
Pardhu Gunnam
Sep 27, 2021
Founding Metaphor Data
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Founding Metaphor Data

The rise of the modern data stack has revolutionized how businesses run around the world.

Pardhu Gunnam
Pardhu Gunnam
Dec 14, 2020