Data Governance and Strategy

Align data with business strategy. Get governance frameworks that ensure compliance, improve decision-making, and reduce operational risk.

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Customer NPS score

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Recommendation rate

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Projects delivered

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Data Governance and Strategy Solutions

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We help organisations establish scalable data governance programs and build strategic roadmaps that transform data from a liability into a competitive asset.

From aligning stakeholders to implementing frameworks, we ensure your data is secure, compliant, and business-ready. Our team blends technical expertise with regulatory insight to deliver actionable governance plans that scale with your operations.

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Data Governance Frameworks
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Data Quality Management
Master and Metadata Management
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Regulatory Compliance (GDPR, HIPAA, ISO)
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Data Strategy and Roadmapping
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Data Cataloguing and Lineage
Cloud Data Governance
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Enterprise Data Architecture
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Data Governance Frameworks

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Data Quality Management

Master and Metadata Management

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Regulatory Compliance (GDPR, HIPAA, ISO)

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Data Strategy and Roadmapping

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Data Cataloguing and Lineage

Cloud Data Governance

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Enterprise Data Architecture

WHY CHOOSE
Data Governance and Strategy for Your Project?

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Operational Trust

Establish consistent, high-quality data that drives better decisions across teams.

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Compliance by Design

Mitigate risk by aligning with regulatory requirements from day one.

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Scalable Architecture

Create a future-ready foundation for analytics, AI, and data science.

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Improved Data Literacy

Empower your organisation with clear roles, policies, and accountability.

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Data Governance and Strategy Services

End-to-End Governance Programmes

From maturity assessments to execution, we define, implement, and manage governance models tailored to your organisation’s data lifecycle.

Data Strategy Development

We design actionable strategies that align data initiatives with business goals, ensuring value creation across your data estate.

Policy and Framework Design

Create comprehensive data policies, stewardship models, and governance councils that embed accountability and transparency at every level.

Data Quality and Integrity Management

We implement monitoring and remediation processes that ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency across all data assets.

Regulatory Compliance Enablement

Navigate complex regulations with frameworks and documentation that meet international standards and audits.

Metadata and Lineage Solutions

Enhance discoverability and transparency by establishing systems for data lineage, cataloguing, and metadata enrichment.

End-to-End Governance Programmes

From maturity assessments to execution, we define, implement, and manage governance models tailored to your organisation’s data lifecycle.

Data Strategy Development

We design actionable strategies that align data initiatives with business goals, ensuring value creation across your data estate.

Policy and Framework Design

Create comprehensive data policies, stewardship models, and governance councils that embed accountability and transparency at every level.

Data Quality and Integrity Management

We implement monitoring and remediation processes that ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency across all data assets.

Regulatory Compliance Enablement

Navigate complex regulations with frameworks and documentation that meet international standards and audits.

Metadata and Lineage Solutions

Enhance discoverability and transparency by establishing systems for data lineage, cataloguing, and metadata enrichment.

NEED A QUOTE FOR YOUR PROJECT?

Our team of business developers and project managers can help you to clarify any questions you have related. Feel free to chat with us anytime and get a quote for your project.

Don’t take our word for it, see what our clients say

Don’t take our word for it,
see what our clients say

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The team was very easy to work with and very communicative."
Priya Krishnan
Head of Strategic Initiatives, Ecolibrium
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They were very flexible and adapted to our means of communications."
Maria Josefa Perez Barral
IT Project Assistant, Eurofound
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Their framework is super unique and something I haven't seen before."
Mathias Storm Mouritsen
Head of Product, Confinze ApS
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The web developer delivered a really high quality video conferencing system within a very short period of time.”
Liam Hindson
Founder & Owner, TeachTutti Ltd
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The people at Imaginary Cloud were both professional and organized."
Alex Algard
Fund Manager, Online Awareness Initiative
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Imaginary Cloud is very committed to their work and timely delivery.”
Richard Surendrakumar
Head of Product, FarmLink Marketing Solutions
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Imaginary Cloud is a very serious software agency with a positive attitude and good skill set."
Xavier Anguera
Co-Founder & CTO, ELSA, Corp.
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This is the best work we’ve gotten from a provider so far, and we’ve worked with many over the years.”
João Santos
CEO & Founder, Learninghubz
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They have a very good approach to the design of everything that is related with the graphical interface and the UX.”
Luís Pedro
CEO, Oligo Swiss Fund Services
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Imaginary Cloud has a strong ability to solve problems, and they present a solution in a short timeframe."
Artur Carvalho
Owner & CEO, Topgim, Lda.
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They’re equally as capable as some of the biggest development names out there.”
Chris Lamberton
Strategy Director, TrustPortal Solutions
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The team, deliverables, and overall experience have all been fantastic— I couldn’t ask for anything more."
Miguel Costa Santos
CEO, Globsurveys
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It's been a great addition to our store."
Ellie David
Manager, 1.00 Plus Super Store
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I'm impressed with their very deep expertise, transparency, and very talented people."
Simone Rigoni
CEO, Tep Wireless
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what you'll get

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Reduced Risk Exposure

Stay audit-ready with policies that support compliance across industries and geographies.

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Better Business Insights

High-quality, trusted data fuels better forecasting, reporting, and AI initiatives.

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Greater Operational Efficiency

Standardised processes reduce duplication and improve data workflows across teams.

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Future-Proof Governance

Scalable frameworks that evolve with cloud adoption, data volumes, and regulatory change.

WE ARE AN AWARD WINNING COMPANY

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We are aglobal partner in over 80 countries

Bridging borders, serving clients in over 80 countries worldwide.

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With a 99% client satisfaction rate, Imaginary Cloud brings together a handpicked team of over 100 EU-based data governance and strategy experts trusted by global enterprises. We design scalable, future-ready strategies that protect, connect, and activate your data assets.

Whether you need full programme delivery or specialist team extension, we manage every stage with precision, transparency, and speed.

Imaginary Cloud's Software Team
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Data Governance Consultants

Experts in policy, regulatory frameworks, and enterprise data design. We deliver audit-ready and adaptable governance models.

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Project Managers

Agile-certified PMs manage governance initiatives with clear milestones, stakeholder alignment, and risk control.

Sounds like your Data Governance and Strategy dream team?

WHY
IMAGINARY CLOUD

At Imaginary Cloud we provide a unique service tailored to the needs of companies that are focused on growth. Know more about why we are the right partner to fuel your growth.

Why
imaginary cloud

At Imaginary Cloud we provide a unique service tailored to the needs of companies that are focused on growth. Know more about why we are the right partner to fuel your growth.

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At Imaginary Cloud we provide you with flexible working models to work with our team, depending on your business requirements.

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Team Extension

We provide you with a development team or an individual fit to your needs, able to work independently, and/or fully integrated within your delivery team and processes.

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managed projects

We will develop the project in-house, following our battle-tested processes which ensure world-class quality and efficiency. This end-to-end solution is ideal for companies without internal technical teams.

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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT
Data Governance and Strategy

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUTData Governance and Strategy

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Browse the Frequently Asked Questions and get your answers. Or better yet – get in touch with our team and let’s talk!

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What is data governance and why
is it important?
What is data governance and why is it important?
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What frameworks do you use?
What frameworks do you use?
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Can you help us achieve GDPR
or HIPAA compliance?
Can you help us achieve GDPR or HIPAA compliance?
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Is this suitable for smaller
organisations?
Is this suitable for smaller organisations?
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Can you collaborate with internal
IT and legal teams?
Can you collaborate with internal IT and legal teams?
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Do you provide ongoing support
after implementation?
Do you provide ongoing support after implementation?
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What tools and platforms do
you support?
What tools and platforms do you support?
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Still have questions?

Our team of business developers and project managers can help you to clarify any questions you have related. Feel free to chat with us anytime.

Explain your project and book a meeting today.
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