Cognizant’s Quick Start Offering for Microsoft Purview

Cognizant, a leading technology services provider, also specializing in data management, is proud to offer a rapid, industry-specific data governance assessment and proof of concept solution using Microsoft Purview. This offering is designed to help Fortune 500 companies quick start their quest to achieve robust data governance, compliance, and risk management tailored to their unique industry requirements. By leveraging our deep expertise and proven methodologies, we ensure that your organization can effectively get started to manage its data assets, enhance operational efficiency, and maintain regulatory compliance.

Phase 1: 2-Week Assessment

Week 1: Industry Requirements and Use Cases
Cognizant will initiate the engagement by conducting a thorough analysis of industry standards and regulatory requirements pertinent to your business. Leveraging our extensive experience in data management, we will identify critical data sources and types of data essential for your operations. Through stakeholder interviews, we will gather valuable insights into your data management needs, ensuring that our approach is tailored to your specific requirements. This phase will culminate in the definition of proof-of-concept use cases for compliance management, data governance, and risk management, laying a solid foundation for the subsequent phases.

Week 2: Data Governance Framework Foundation
In the second week, we will establish the foundation of a robust data governance framework, drawing on our deep expertise in data stewardship and governance. We will capture policies and procedures tailored to your industry, ensuring alignment with best practices and regulatory mandates. Roles and responsibilities for data governance will be defined, and a data stewardship program will be initiated to maintain data quality and compliance. Our proven methodologies will ensure that your organization is well-prepared to begin to manage its data assets effectively.

Phase 2: 2-Week Quick Proof of Concept (PoC)

Week 3: Microsoft Purview POC (with limited scope)
Our team will focus on a specific business domain, such as Finance, HR, or Sales, to demonstrate the capabilities of Microsoft Purview. We will catalog selected critical data assets within the selected domain, from key sources identified, ensuring comprehensive visibility and control. Data classification will be performed to meet sensitivity and compliance requirements, and data lineage tracking will be implemented for the identified datasets.

Week 4: Business Glossary Creation and Training
We will develop an industry-specific business glossary for the selected data domain, incorporating definitions, terms, and metadata that are critical to your operations. This glossary will serve as a valuable resource for ensuring consistency and clarity in data management. Our team will provide training for users in the selected domain, ensuring they are well-oriented to start utilizing Microsoft Purview effectively.

The duration and pricing is estimated and will be finalized after the initial consultation.