Exhibitors and Sponsors

erwin, Inc. provides the only unified software platform combining data governance, enterprise architecture, business process and data modeling. Delivered as a SaaS solution, these technologies work together to unlock data as a strategic asset so all enterprise stakeholders can discover, understand, govern and socialize data to mitigate risk, improve organizational performance and accelerate growth. For more than 30 years, erwin has been the most trusted name in data modeling and its software foundational to mission-critical data programs in government agencies, leading financial institutions, retailers and healthcare companies around the world. Learn more at www.erwin.com.

Good information yields better decisions. IBM helps companies make better, faster decisions to improve their operations and drive competitive advantage because they are confident in the quality of their data. With self-service and IT-managed options, everyone who needs it can get the right data quickly and easily.

Recognized by industry analysts as an integration and governance leader, IBM offers a unified data and analytics platform that can integrate data from any source to help you discover, enrich, integrate and manage data over its lifetime and ensure quality, trust and confidence. We help clients manage data chaos and deliver trusted data to the business in order to enable data excellence.

Octopai is a machine learning-based metadata management platform that enables enterprise BI groups to find their data and understand everything about its movement process in seconds so that the business can move forward. With metadata from across multiple systems centralized, analyzed and easily searchable, BI groups use Octopai for automatic data discovery and for comprehensive, 360-degree data lineage to get a complete and accurate understanding of the data journey.

Prolifics creates a competitive advantage for organizations around the world by implementing customized data solutions that achieve business success, leveraging leading technologies in a global delivery model. For more than 35 years, the company’s technology expertise, industry-specific insights and certified technology accelerators have transformed organizations around the world by solving complex IT challenges. For more information, visit www.prolifics.com.

Information Asset specializes in helping organizations build out their data governance programs. The company was founded by Sunil Soares, a thought leader in the industry, who serves as the managing partner.
Each data governance process is unique. However; Information Asset often recommends a quick start program called Data Governance in a Box. The results of this method have been consistent -- clean, actionable data which increases operational efficiency and decreases risk. Our most successful engagements go further than day-to-day improvements and data becomes an asset to drive growth.

Information Asset’s client list includes businesses from Financial Services, Insurance, Education, Freight, Retail, and Government sectors. Learn more at www. Information-asset.com.

DAMA, the Data Management Association International is a not-for-profit, vendor independent association of technical and business professionals dedicated to advancing the concepts and practices of information and data management. The primary purpose of DAMA International is to promote the understanding, development, and practice of managing data and information to support business strategies. DAMA International has chapters and members throughout the world.

The Data Governance Professionals Organization (DGPO) is an international non-profit, vendor neutral, association of business, IT and data professionals dedicated to advancing the discipline of data governance.

The DGPO provides a forum that fosters discussion and networking for members and seeks to encourage, develop and advance the skills of members working in the data governance discipline.

First San Francisco Partners (FSFP) is a unique consulting firm that specializes in the definition and implementation of enterprise information management and big data strategies. FSFP helps organizations better govern, manage, integrate and share their critical information assets to ensure companies can maximize profits, reduce risks, increase operational efficiency and reduce operating expenses.

Reference Data Digest is a monthly newsletter that provides data managers with updates on changes to commonly held reference data tables (code tables).  This means that data managers have a single source for information about reference data changes.  Additionally, important announcements from reference data standards bodies are summarized, and expert commentary on the reference data space is provided by Malcolm Chisholm.  More information is available at www.referencedatadigest.com.

The Data Administration Newsletter is an electronic newsletter that focuses on the exchange of ideas between individuals related to data administration. Every article focuses on tips, techniques, and strategies on how to manage corporate data as a valued asset.