What's inside the report?
Data governance is no longer just about compliance; it's a critical enabler for AI adoption and business agility. In this comprehensive report for 2026, we explore how leading organizations are rethinking their approach to metadata, quality, and access.
Key Findings
- 78% of data teams struggle with maintaining an accurate catalog as their data landscape grows.
- Organizations implementing automated data contracts see a 60% reduction in downstream breaking changes.
- The EU AI Act is driving a massive shift towards unifying AI governance with traditional data governance.
- Only 15% of companies feel "very confident" in the quality of the data feeding their generative AI models.
Whether you're just starting your governance journey or looking to modernize a legacy practice, this report provides the benchmarks and actionable insights you need.