Data Governance Excellence with Microsoft Purview

By Pedro Matos

In 16 June 2025

Unlocking Data Governance Excellence with Microsoft Purview
A Fast Track to Compliance, Security, and Business Value

The Challenge: Navigating Data Complexity in a Hybrid World

Imagine a global organization struggling to track where its data resides, who has access to it, and whether it meets regulatory requirements. With data sprawled across multiple cloud environments and on-premises systems, ensuring governance and compliance becomes an overwhelming challenge. Manual data cataloging is inefficient, security risks are heightened, and decision-making is slowed due to uncertainty about data integrity.

This is where Microsoft Purview, coupled with Apgar’s expertise, transforms data governance into a seamless, automated, and scalable process.

Why Microsoft Purview?

Microsoft Purview is an integrated data governance solution designed to provide organizations with:

  • End-to-End Data Visibility – Understand data flow and lineage across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
  • Automated Data Classification – AI-driven classification to ensure accurate and consistent metadata tagging.
  • Enhanced Data Security & Compliance – Apply access controls, sensitivity labeling, and encryption to mitigate risks.
  • Improved Collaboration – Foster seamless data discovery and sharing across teams while maintaining governance controls.
  • Actionable Insights – Utilize AI-powered analytics to monitor data usage and governance risks.

How Apgar’s Fast Track Accelerates Your Purview Implementation

Apgar, a leader in data advisory and enablement, offers a Fast Track approach to implementing Microsoft Purview, ensuring rapid deployment and measurable impact:

Deployment Readiness & Speed

  • Proven frameworks and best practices for Microsoft Purview implementation.
  • Parallel metadata scanning and automated ingestion for accelerated data discovery.
  • Ready-to-use governance policies aligned with industry standards (GDPR, CCPA, etc.).

Seamless Integration & Scalability

  • Connects with Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, and on-premises environments.
  • Integrates with Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, and Power BI for a unified governance experience.
  • Pay-as-you-go pricing model ensures cost flexibility.

Business Value-Driven Implementation

  • Customizable dashboards and reports for real-time data insights.
  • AI-powered classification reduces manual effort and enhances accuracy.
  • Enables organizations to confidently scale governance programs while mitigating compliance risks.

Architecture Overview

Microsoft Purview’s Core Components:

  • Data Map – Continuously scans, discovers, and organizes metadata.
  • Data Catalog – Provides a searchable interface for data assets.
  • Data Insights – AI-powered dashboards for governance monitoring.
  • Policy & Access Control – Enforces governance policies with Microsoft Entra ID.
  • Data Lineage – Tracks data movement across systems for auditability.
  • Data Classification – Auto-labeling of sensitive information for compliance adherence.

Expected Impact of Implementing Microsoft Purview

Organizations adopting Microsoft Purview for data governance can benefit from:

  • Improved compliance audit preparation time, reducing manual efforts in regulatory reporting.
  • Enhanced data discovery, enabling better collaboration and decision-making across teams.
  • Automated metadata scanning, minimizing manual data tagging efforts and increasing efficiency.
  • Strengthened data security, enforcing role-based access control across hybrid environments.

Apgar brings proven expertise in governance frameworks, compliance strategies, and data management to help organizations maximize the value of Purview.

Get Started with Apgar’s Fast Track for Microsoft Purview 

Apgar is your trusted partner in accelerating data governance excellence. With deep expertise in data governance and advisory services, we help organizations gain control over their data, enhance compliance, and unlock business value faster. 

  • Ready to transform your data governance? Contact us today for a tailored Purview Fast Track assessment. 

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