In today’s data-driven world, enterprises are flooded with massive volumes of data coming from diverse sources—ranging from on-premises databases to cloud applications, IoT devices, social media, and third-party platforms. While this abundance of data offers immense opportunities, it also introduces complexities in data discovery, integration, governance, and utilization. To address these challenges, organizations are turning toward intelligent data catalogs—next-generation platforms that not only centralize metadata management but also leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to enhance data quality, governance, and business value. What Is an Intelligent Data Catalog? An Intelligent Data Catalog is a centralized platform designed to integrate data across internal and external sources, enabling a unified and contextual view of metadata, relationships, and usage patterns. Unlike traditional data catalogs that primarily store metadata, intelligent data catalogs ar