Don’t let your cloud data
slow you down
The CDMC framework gives you the clarity and controls to manage data in hybrid environments so you can automate and scale with trust.
- Take control of all cloud environments
- Automate and scale with purpose
- Keep every dataset protected by design
CDMC: The gold standard for automated cloud data control
Moving to the cloud doesn’t magically fix your data problems — it just spreads them around. Now you’re managing data on-premises and across multiple clouds, each with its own risks and rules.
That’s where CDMC (Cloud Data Management Capabilities) comes in. Created by the EDM Association, it’s the companion framework to DCAM®, specifically designed to measure data management capabilities for cloud, multi-cloud and hybrid environments.
It gives you one language for scalable data management — so your data is compliant, safe and trustworthy.
Why does it matter?
The cloud makes data easier to use – and even easier to lose.
Without clear structure and control, the very flexibility that makes cloud powerful can also create risk. So whether it’s cloud or on-premises, you need the same foundational data management capabilities.
Adopting CDMC means that you:
- Understand where your cloud data capability really stands
- See exactly where your strengths and risks lie
- Build automated, auditable controls that evolve with you
- Strengthen security and compliance whilst improving speed
- Get you team on the same page with a common language
- Align your cloud investments with measurebale, auditable outcomes
How we can help you
No two cloud environments look the same, but every one needs control. Here’s how we can get you there:
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How it works
Simple, structured, effective. This is how we take you through an assessment:
Why choose Ortecha?
We didn’t just adopt CDMC – we actually helped create it. That means we understand the intent behind every control and how to make it work in real life.
Your cloud data is in safe hands with:
- One of the first CDMC Authorised Partners
- One of only 15 CDMC Authorised Partners
- Active contributors to the EDM Association Best Practices programme
- Certified Assessors and Trainers with deep cloud data expertise
- A Diamond Certified DCAM Partner, the framework underpinning CDMC
- A founding partner of the EDM Association's Data Excellence Program
You won’t just walk away with a score. We give you clarity, direction and a plan that sticks.
Common questions
CDMC is an open framework created by the EDM Association. Think of it as a blueprint for automating the right controls so your cloud data is trusted, compliant and auditable.
The assessment is used to understand your current state - what's working, where the gaps are and what to improve.
The certification is an official verification judged by the EDM Association given if you pass their compliance testing process.
It's valid for 12 months. You'll need to retest against the 14 controls every year to retain your Certification.
Not at all! CDMC applies to any business handling sensitive or regulated data in the cloud - no matter the sector.
It does help businesses remain compliant against regulations like GDPR, BCBS 239 and HIPAA, to ensure trust and accountability is all across your data landscape.
CDMC defines the requirements for automated controls of your data environment. DCAM defines foundational data management capability components and controls. Together, they form a complete picture: DCAM for capability; CDMC for control.
Each data framework has a purpose.
- CMDC: Focuses on controls for data in the cloud and your readiness for scalable automation.
- DCAM: Measures your capability to do data management.
- DAMA: Measures how well you manage data across the lifecycle.
Using them together forms a maturity and control ecosystem - and we can help you navigate all three, separately or together.
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