BARC Score Data Intelligence Platforms

Data intelligence goes beyond systematic data collection. It aims to generate a better understanding of data assets and promote data usage by using metadata to link and connect additional information. We refer to data intelligence as the use of various metadata to create transparency about data, its attributes, quality, context and origin in order to provide trustworthy, reliable data to people, processes and technologies.

To be listed in BARC Score Data Intelligence Platforms, providers must fulfill a number of technical and business criteria. Platforms must be able to integrate and process different metadata sources and types. They must offer functions for data cataloging, a business glossary, support the development of context for AI, promote collaboration and be able to support and map data governance processes. In addition, platforms must have self-learning functions or offer comparable options to automate the extraction, classification, linking and analysis of metadata. Products can be used standalone or licensed and operated separately from the provider’s platform or portfolio.

To be included in the BARC Score, a manufacturer must have a European branch and at least one other global location. They must also employ at least 100 people and demonstrate annual licence and maintenance revenue of at least EUR 10 million from the evaluated product suite. Furthermore, they must serve at least 75 customers in the data intelligence sector.