Microsoft Purview Data Governance becomes generally available on September 1st bringing AI-powered essential tools to enterprise data management

Microsoft has announced that its highly anticipated Purview Data Governance solution will be generally available starting September 1, 2024. This innovative platform is designed to address the complex data governance and security challenges faced by modern enterprises in an increasingly AI-driven landscape.

Since its preview launch in April 2024, Microsoft Purview Data Governance has seen a remarkable 400% increase in usage, with over 1,500 commercial entities actively participating in data governance activities. This surge in adoption underscores the growing need for comprehensive data management solutions in today’s digital ecosystem.

Microsoft Purview Data Governance features

The general availability release brings several exciting new features to Microsoft Purview Data Governance:

1. Embedded Copilot experience: An AI-powered assistant will guide users through the process of creating an enterprise catalog, offering best practices and streamlining the data discovery, curation, and management processes.
2. Deeper Microsoft Fabric integration: Users can now build custom reports using Fabric data, and the data quality feature supports any Microsoft Fabric source, whether mirrored or shortcut.
3. Expanded partner network: Microsoft has added new master data management partners to its ecosystem, including ER Studio for data modeling and RELTIO for master data management. Existing partners like CluedIn, Profisee, Semarchy, and Solidatus now have their integrations available in the Azure Marketplace.

Looking ahead

As organizations continue to grapple with the challenges of data security, compliance, and AI readiness, Microsoft Purview Data Governance is poised to play a crucial role in shaping the future of enterprise data management. With its general availability on September 1, 2024, businesses across the globe will have access to a powerful tool that promises to revolutionize how they handle, protect, and leverage their data assets.

For those interested in exploring Microsoft Purview Data Governance, the company encourages users to log on to the Microsoft Purview portal and try the data governance experience within the “Data Catalog” icon.