CI&T Named Major Contender in Two Everest Group AI Application PEAK Matrix® Assessments for 2025 Oct 10, 2025 CI&T was recognized by leading research firm Everest Group as Major Contenders in two new reports for 2025: the Application Transformation Services for AI-enablement PEAK Matrix® and the Application Development Services for AI Applications PEAK Matrix®. Learn more
CI&T Named Major Contender in Two Everest Group AI Application PEAK Matrix® Assessments for 2025 Oct 10, 2025 CI&T was recognized by leading research firm Everest Group as Major Contenders in two new reports for 2025: the Application Transformation Services for AI-enablement PEAK Matrix® and the Application Development Services for AI Applications PEAK Matrix®. Learn more
Volkswagen of America Selects CI&T as Digital Agency of Record Jul 16, 2025 CI&T is a global technology transformation specialist, has been named the Digital Agency of Record (DAOR) for Volkswagen of America, Inc. Learn more
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BUILDING DATA TRUST: ESTABLISHING A SCALABLE GOVERNANCE FOUNDATION How a Large Enterprise Strengthened Data Governance and Enabled Trusted Analytics As data ecosystems expand, access often grows faster than clarity. That was the challenge faced by a large enterprise whose data landscape had scaled across teams and platforms without consistent governance. Data was available — but not always understood, trusted, or confidently used. Ownership was unclear, lineage visibility was limited, and sensitive data management lacked structure. Partnering with CI&T, the organization built a practical, scalable governance foundation using Microsoft Purview — transforming fragmented data into trusted, discoverable, and accountable assets. THE CHALLENGE Limited Data Trust Users struggled to understand definitions, ownership, and reliability of available data assets. Low Lineage Visibility Upstream and downstream dependencies were unclear, increasing operational risk. Unclear Ownership & Stewardship No consistent accountability model across domains. Compliance Risk Sensitive information was difficult to identify and manage systematically. The organization needed governance embedded into daily workflows — scalable, usable, and sustainable. THE SOLUTION CI&T implemented Microsoft Purview over four months, focusing on adoption and measurable business value. Enterprise Data Catalog Implementation: Full deployment across the data environment, beginning with complete Snowflake asset coverage. Metadata & Domain Framework: Defined data domains, standardized metadata models, and established ownership and stewardship roles. Column-Level Classification: Reviewed and classified more than 8,000 columns, enabling automated identification of sensitive data. End-to-End Lineage Mapping: Mapped priority data products to increase change transparency and reduce operational risk. Enablement & Adoption: Trained teams to actively use the catalog, improving data literacy and encouraging long-term governance practices. The solution was delivered with a lean operational model and low ongoing cost. THE IMPACT The organization moved from fragmented data visibility to a transparent, trusted ecosystem, enabling: Improved self-service data discovery Reduced dependency on technical teams Safer evolution of pipelines and dashboards Clear accountability across domains Stronger privacy and compliance posture Scalable foundation for analytics and responsible AI Governance shifted from reactive control to proactive enablement. TECHNOLOGIES USED Microsoft Purview Enterprise data catalog, governance, classification, and lineage Snowflake Core cloud data platform Data Discovery Automated metadata scanning and classification WHY IT MATTERS Data governance should accelerate innovation — not slow it down.By building a practical and scalable governance foundation, CI&T enabled this organization to transform data into a trusted strategic asset, creating the conditions for confident decision-making, scalable analytics, and responsible AI adoption.This case demonstrates that effective governance becomes a growth enabler when usability and structure are balanced.