Data Governance Consulting Services

Establish trusted, secure data that powers better decisions and accelerates AI adoption

The Foundation for Data-Driven Success

In today's AI-powered landscape, data governance is no longer optional, it's essential. Organizations struggle with fragmented data, quality issues, and compliance risks that undermine decision-making and slow innovation. HSO's data governance consulting services establish the framework, processes, and culture needed to transform data into a strategic asset. We help enterprises move from data chaos to data confidence, enabling trusted insights that drive measurable business outcomes.

Unlock the Power of Governed Data

Data Governance Services

HSO delivers comprehensive data governance services designed to turn data complexity into competitive advantage. Our consulting approach balances quick wins with long-term strategic value.

Data Governance Strategy & Roadmap

Develop comprehensive governance strategies aligned with business objectives
Assess current maturity and identify critical gaps
Create practical roadmaps delivering incremental value
Establish governance councils, policies, and organizational structures
Balance quick wins with long-term transformation

Master Data Management (MDM)

Single Source of Truth

Centralize and harmonize critical data assets across your organization
Eliminate duplicates and ensure consistency across systems
Leverage technologies like Profisee and Microsoft Purview
Create unified customer, product, and vendor data
Accelerate decision-making and support AI initiatives

Data Quality Management

Trusted, Reliable Data

Implement automated quality rules, monitoring frameworks, and remediation processes
Establish standards ensuring accuracy, completeness, and consistency
Transform data quality from reactive problem to proactive capability
Build confidence enabling faster, better decisions

Data Security & Compliance

Risk Mitigation & Regulatory Adherence

Navigate complex regulatory landscapes with confidence
Classify sensitive data and implement access controls
Ensure compliance with GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and industry-specific regulations
Build security and privacy by design
Protect against data breaches while enabling appropriate access

Metadata & Data Catalog Management

Data Discovery & Transparency

Make data discoverable, understandable, and trustworthy
Implement catalogs providing business context, technical metadata, and lineage visualization
Enable users to quickly find and understand data
Eliminate time wasted searching and reduce reliance on data stewards

AI & Analytics Governance

Responsible Innovation

Establish guardrails for AI and analytics adoption
Define acceptable use policies and implement data ethics frameworks
Create governance structures enabling innovation while managing risk
Build AI initiatives on high-quality, well-governed data
Accelerate deployment while maintaining compliance and trust

Related Data Services

Complete Data Solutions

Extend expertise across the entire data lifecycle
Provide end-to-end services from strategy to implementation
Deliver data warehousing, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI implementation, and AI enablement
Ensure data investments deliver maximum value

The partner that understands your business—and your data

Why Choose HSO for Data Governance Consulting

HSO uniquely combines deep industry expertise with technological excellence to deliver data governance that works. We don't just implement frameworks, we enable transformation:

1
Deep Industry Knowledge
We understand where your data originates and how it flows through your business. Our decades implementing ERP and CRM solutions across industries give us unique insight into your data landscape. This context enables us to design governance programs that address real business challenges, not just technical requirements.
2
Practical, Iterative Methodology
We believe data governance should match your company's size, maturity, and capabilities. Our global delivery capabilities alongside 24/7 managed services approach delivers incremental value through quick wins while building toward enterprise maturity. We focus on practical, maintainable solutions, avoiding over-engineered programs that fail to gain adoption.
3
Microsoft Platform Expertise
As a 100% Microsoft-focused partner with 26+ Partner of the Year Awards, status as Microsoft Inner Circle partner for over two decades and advanced AI and analytics specializations, we maximize your existing Microsoft investments. From Azure and Power BI to Microsoft Fabric and Purview, we help you leverage the full power of your ecosystem without unnecessary spend.
4
People-Centered Change Management
Technology alone doesn't create successful governance, people do. Our proven change management approach ensures data governance becomes embedded in everyday operations. We focus on data literacy, stakeholder engagement, and organizational readiness—turning governance from a project into a sustainable capability.
5
End-to-End Transformation Partner
We serve as your complete digital transformation partner. Whether you need cloud migration, AI implementation, business intelligence, or application modernization, our integrated services ensure your data governance program supports broader business objectives and technology investments.
6
Global Scale, Personal Touch
With resources spanning North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, we deliver enterprise-scale solutions while maintaining our customer-centric approach. You get the capabilities of a large consultancy with the dedication and responsiveness of a trusted partner—large enough to serve, small enough to care.

Leveraging best-in-class Microsoft technologies

Our Data Governance Technology Stack

We maximize the power of the Microsoft ecosystem to deliver comprehensive data governance consultancy services without unnecessary complexity or cost.

Microsoft Power Platform
Dataverse
Microsoft Purview
Microsoft Fabric
Power BI
Azure Data Factory
Azure Synapse Analytics
Microsoft Entra ID
Azure Information Protection
Profisee MDM
Microsoft Compliance Manager
Microsoft Copilot

Our customers

Customer that rely on our Data Governance & Analytics expertise

Common Data Governance Challenges & Solutions

Fragmented Data Landscape → Unified Data Framework

Data siloed across departments and systems creates inconsistency, duplication, and conflicts, making it impossible to establish a single source of truth.

We establish enterprise-wide governance frameworks that break down silos while respecting organizational structure. Master data management creates consistency across systems without forcing consolidation.

Poor Data Quality → Quality by Design

Inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated data undermines decision-making and erodes trust, causing organizations to waste time validating data instead of using it.

Automated data quality rules, monitoring dashboards, and remediation workflows ensure continuous improvement. Quality gates prevent poor data from entering critical systems.

Compliance & Security Risks → Built-In Compliance

Complex regulations like GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA create compliance burdens, while data breaches threaten reputation and result in significant fines.

Our security-by-design approach embeds compliance controls from the start. Data classification, access management, and audit trails ensure regulatory adherence without sacrificing usability.

Lack of Data Transparency → Comprehensive Metadata Management

Users struggle to find, understand, and trust data. Unknown lineage and undocumented definitions slow analysis and create confusion.

Data catalogs, business glossaries, and lineage tracking make data discoverable and understandable. Self-service capabilities reduce dependency on IT while maintaining governance.

AI Readiness Gaps → AI-Ready Data Estate

Organizations want to leverage AI but lack the data quality, governance, and infrastructure needed to deploy it effectively and responsibly.

We establish a data-first approach this is needed to deploy AI with confidence, accelerating adoption while managing ethical and compliance risks.

Stakeholder Resistance → Adoption-Focused Change Management

Governance initiatives often fail to gain traction due to perceived bureaucracy, unclear value, or inadequate change management.

Our people-centric approach ensures governance is embraced, not resisted. Training, communication, and quick wins demonstrate value and build organizational commitment.

Data Governance: The Foundation for AI Success

AI can only deliver on its promise when powered by quality, well-governed data. Strong governance ensures accuracy, transparency, and compliance, creating the trust essential for effective, ethical AI.

With tools like Microsoft Copilot making data more accessible than ever, robust governance provides the guardrails that keep insights reliable and secure, accelerating adoption, reducing risk, and unlocking the full potential of data-driven intelligence.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Data Governance?

Data governance is the framework of policies, processes, and practices that ensure data is managed as a strategic asset throughout its lifecycle. It establishes clear ownership, defines data quality standards, implements security controls, and ensures compliance with regulations. Effective data governance creates trust in data—enabling confident decision-making and unlocking the value of analytics and AI investments.

How long does it take to implement data governance?

Foundational data governance elements can be established in 3-6 months, with enterprise maturity typically achieved in 12-24 months. We follow an iterative approach that delivers quick wins early—such as improved metadata management or data quality rules for critical datasets—while building toward comprehensive governance. The timeline depends on your organization's size, complexity, and starting maturity level.

What is the ROI of data governance?

Organizations with strong data governance avoid costly data quality issues (estimated at $3.1 trillion lost annually in the U.S.), accelerate decision-making with trusted data, and reduce compliance risks. Clients typically see measurable ROI within the first year through improved operational efficiency, reduced redundant work, faster analytics deployment, and enhanced ability to leverage AI. The cost of not having governance far exceeds the investment required.

How does data governance support compliance?

Data governance provides the structure needed to meet regulatory requirements like GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and industry-specific mandates. It establishes data classification, implements access controls, creates audit trails, and ensures data handling aligns with privacy regulations. Our consultants help you navigate complex compliance landscapes—implementing practical controls that protect your organization while enabling appropriate data use and avoiding costly fines.

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Related Resources

Data Governance Services

Data Governance Strategy & Roadmap

Master Data Management (MDM)

Data Quality Management

Data Security & Compliance

Metadata & Data Catalog Management

AI & Analytics Governance

Related Data Services

Why Choose HSO for Data Governance Consulting

Deep Industry Knowledge

Practical, Iterative Methodology

Microsoft Platform Expertise

People-Centered Change Management

End-to-End Transformation Partner

Global Scale, Personal Touch

Our Data Governance Technology Stack

Microsoft Power Platform

Dataverse

Microsoft Purview

Microsoft Fabric

Power BI

Azure Data Factory

Azure Synapse Analytics

Microsoft Entra ID

Azure Information Protection

Profisee MDM

Microsoft Compliance Manager

Microsoft Copilot