Microsoft Purview

Enterprise data governance and compliance platform providing unified data catalog, discovery, and governance capabilities

Microsoft's flagship enterprise data catalog with native Azure integration and automated compliance scanning

Tool Overview

Enterprise Scale

Designed for large organizations with complex data ecosystems and regulatory requirements

Cloud-Native

Built on Azure with hybrid cloud capabilities and seamless Microsoft ecosystem integration

Compliance-First

Pre-built regulatory templates and automated compliance reporting for global standards

Platform Capabilities

500+
Data Source Connectors
99.9%
Platform Availability
50+
Compliance Templates
24/7
Enterprise Support

Key Strengths

  • Native Azure Integration: Seamless connectivity with Microsoft ecosystem (Office 365, Azure, SQL Server)
  • Automated Data Discovery: AI-powered scanning and classification of data sources across hybrid environments
  • Built-in Compliance: Pre-configured templates for GDPR, CCPA, and other regulatory frameworks
  • Data Lineage Tracking: Visual mapping of data flow from source to consumption
  • Enterprise Security: Role-based access control with Azure Active Directory integration

Limitations & Considerations

  • Microsoft Ecosystem Dependency: Limited functionality outside Microsoft environment
  • Complex Pricing Model: Multiple licensing tiers can make cost prediction challenging
  • Learning Curve: Requires specialized training for advanced features and configuration
  • Limited Third-Party Connectors: Fewer native connectors compared to specialized data catalog tools
  • Performance at Scale: Can experience latency with very large, complex data environments

Pricing Structure

Data Map (Base)
$0.40 per capacity unit/hour
Data Estate Insights
$0.60 per capacity unit/hour
Data Sharing
$0.18 per shared dataset/day
Data Policy
$0.60 per capacity unit/hour

Typical Enterprise Cost: $5,000-$25,000/month for medium to large organizations depending on data volume and features used.

Business Benefits

  • 60% Faster Data Discovery: Automated scanning reduces manual cataloging time
  • Compliance Automation: Streamlined regulatory reporting and data protection
  • Improved Data Democracy: Self-service data discovery for business users
  • Operational Efficiency: Reduced data preparation time for analytics projects

Enterprise Ecosystem Integration

ERP System Compatibility

ERP System Integration
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Native
SAP S/4HANA Direct
Oracle ERP Cloud API
Workday Full
NetSuite REST

Complex Ecosystem Support

Platform Type Support
Multi-Cloud Native
Legacy Systems Custom
BI Platforms Full
Security Tools Native
Real-time Streaming Full

Industry-Specific Use Cases

Financial Services

Regulatory Compliance: Automated GDPR, CCPA, and PCI-DSS reporting
Risk Management: Cross-system data lineage for Basel III compliance
Customer Data: 360-degree view across CRM, core banking, and trading systems

Manufacturing

Supply Chain: End-to-end traceability from ERP to IoT sensor data
Quality Control: Manufacturing data governance across plant systems
Sustainability: ESG data aggregation and compliance reporting

Healthcare

Patient Data: HIPAA-compliant governance across EMR, lab, and imaging systems
Clinical Research: Data lineage for FDA compliance and audit trails
Population Health: Multi-source health data integration and governance

Retail & E-commerce

Customer Analytics: Omnichannel data governance across web, mobile, and stores
Inventory Management: Real-time stock data governance across supply chain
Personalization: Unified customer profile data governance for AI/ML

Energy & Utilities

Smart Grid: IoT sensor data governance and regulatory compliance
Asset Management: Predictive maintenance data across OT/IT systems
Environmental: Carbon footprint tracking and ESG reporting

Government & Public Sector

Citizen Services: Cross-agency data sharing with privacy protection
Transparency: Open data governance and FOIA compliance
Security: Classified data governance with Azure Government Cloud

Enterprise Customer Success Stories

Merck KGaA

Global pharmaceutical company using Purview for clinical trial data governance and regulatory compliance across 23 countries

Result: 40% faster regulatory submission

Progressive Insurance

Using Purview to govern customer data across claims, underwriting, and telematics systems for GDPR compliance

Result: 100% GDPR compliance achieved

Land O'Lakes

Agricultural cooperative leveraging Purview for supply chain data governance from farm to consumer across ERP and IoT systems

Result: 60% improvement in traceability

Humana Healthcare

Managing patient data governance across EMR, claims, and wellness program data for HIPAA compliance and population health analytics

Result: Enhanced patient outcomes through unified data view

H&M Group

Global fashion retailer using Purview for customer data governance across e-commerce, stores, and supply chain for sustainability reporting

Result: Comprehensive ESG data transparency

Implementation Timeline

1

Planning & Setup (Weeks 1-2)

Azure tenant configuration, licensing, and initial security setup

2

Data Source Registration (Weeks 3-4)

Connect and configure data sources for automated scanning

3

Governance Framework (Weeks 5-8)

Define policies, classifications, and governance rules

4

Training & Rollout (Weeks 9-12)

User training, documentation, and phased deployment

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