DATA CATALOG MARKET ANALYSIS

Key Developments

• In November 2022, Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced that customers using Amazon EMR can now integrate the AWS Glue Data Catalog into their streaming and batch SQL workflows on Apache Flink. The AWS Glue Data Catalog serves as an Apache Hive metastore-compatible catalog, allowing companies to run Flink SQL queries directly against the tables stored within it. This enhancement streamlines data management and accessibility for users leveraging Amazon EMR's capabilities.
• In September 2022, Syniti, a global leader in enterprise data management, announced updates to its Syniti Knowledge Platform, introducing new data quality and catalog capabilities. This enhancement builds upon earlier improvements in data migration and matching. The platform now offers a comprehensive suite that includes data quality, cataloging, matching, replication, migration, and governance, all accessible under a single login in a unified cloud solution. This integration empowers users to manage their data effectively, enabling faster and more reliable business outcomes with trustworthy data.
• In August 2022, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), a leading cloud platform, announced a strategic partnership with Anaconda, the world's most popular data science platform with over 43 million users. This collaboration aimed to provide secure access to Anaconda's extensive repository of open-source Python and R packages within OCI's Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence services. By integrating Anaconda's trusted packages, OCI empowers data scientists and machine learning engineers to leverage cutting-edge tools for developing advanced analytics applications on its cloud infrastructure. This partnership underscores Oracle's commitment to fostering open-source innovation and democratizing access to powerful data science capabilities for enterprises of all sizes.
• In August 2022, Alation Inc., a leader in data intelligence solutions, launched the Alation Cloud Service for Snowflake, designed to help users of the Snowflake Data Cloud easily catalog their data. This marks the first purpose-built offering from Alation specifically for a cloud data service. Additionally, Alation released an update to its data catalog, enhancing data governance capabilities, allowing organizations to efficiently manage and utilize their data assets.