DCAM® (Data Management Capability Assessment Model) is the global framework from the EDM Association that lays out everything that organisations need to consider when they are managing their data – from data strategy and architecture to quality and governance.
It’s more than a scorecard. It’s a shared language, benchmark and practical plan that helps you solve any business challenges that need data you trust. You get a quantitative measure that shows exactly where you are on your journey and where your are delivering value, making it easier to secure funding for your programme.
Better data practices don’t happen by accident and as data gets tricker to manage you need more than checklists.
Adopting DCAM is about making your data work:
Whether you’re in finance, retail, gaming or government, DCAM helps you build data capability in a world where AI, regulation and innovation all depend on trust.
A complete DCAM programme is a clear path towards data excellence. Here’s what you get in an end-to-end project:
A client project we’re proud of.
The bank’s Chief Data Officer was leading a major transformation programme but lacked a clear picture of where their Data Management capabilities stood or how to measure improvement. We used the DCAM framework to set a solid baseline, define realistic targets, and keep delivery on track.
The impact:
We’re not just implementers of DCAM – we’re part of the story and helped shape it.
As a Diamond Certified DCAM Partner and founding member of the Data Excellence Program by the EDM Association means that you get:
There is no doubt I have real experts working with my team… passionate about Data Management.
— Chief Data Officer, Big 4 UK Bank
It’s the global standard for data management capability used by thousands of data teams..
DCAM lays out everything, end to end, that organisations need to consider when they are managing their data well. It looks at 101 essential data management capabilities including strategy, standards, quality, architecture, AI and culture.
Most DCAM assessments take 8-12 weeks, depending on your size and overall scope.
Not at all. As long as data and data management matters to you, DCAM applies. We've helped banks, insurers
