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Make sense of your data.

We help you bring order to your metadata so your organisation can actually find, understand and trust the data they use every day.

METADATA MANAGEMENT

Metadata is the story behind your data.

Metadata describes what your data means, who owns it and where it comes from.

We can help you capture that knowledge before it disappears, bring it together in one clear, searchable place and keep it alive.

This means your teams don’t waste time guessing, duplicating or starting from scratch and they can easily find what they need for their work. 

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Why does it matter?

Metadata is what makes your data discoverable and understood by the business. Clear and structured metadata builds trust, encourages reuse and helps data become a real asset.

Good metadata management builds trust, encourages reuse and turns data into a real business asset that everyone understands. 

Metadata management helps you avoid: 

  • Information scattered across systems and silos
  • Definitions that live only in people’s heads
  • Growing “metadata swamps” that go unused​

How we can help.

Metadata Strategy – Focus on what matters most to your business
We work with you to define what great metadata looks like and how it supports real business outcomes.
Metadata Audit – See what you’ve got and where the gaps are
We take a deep look across your systems to find overlaps, inconsistencies and opportunities to improve efficiency.
Metadata Healthcheck – Keep your metadata fit for purpose
Regular reviews to keep things clear, consistent and current. Stop small issues from turning into big problems.
Flexible Consulting – Support when and how you need it
From quick guidance to long-term partnership, we tailor our approach to your team’s maturity and pace.

A client project we’re proud of

Making metadata work harder.

A major UK bank turned its Collibra investment into real, working processes.

This bank had Collibra up and running, but their data assets were stuck. Without workflows, nothing moved from “candidate” to “approved” and users didn’t trust what they saw. We stepped in to help them make Collibra do what it was meant to do: reflect real governance processes and build confidence in the data catalogue.

What this meant for them:

  • Processes that actually work: Brought their data asset lifecycle to life with tailored workflows and clear approvals.
  • Confidence in the catalogue: Gave users visibility of what’s trusted and ready to use — and hid what isn’t.
  • Capability built in-house: Coached the Chief Data Office team to maintain and adapt Collibra without outside help.
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“The focus on what the client needs balanced with real life examples of how to get there has been refreshing.”

Data Leader, Big UK Bank

Why choose Ortecha?

We understand that dealing with messy data and metadata can be more pain than progress.

Clients choose to work with us because: 

  • Practitioners first. We’ve lived the reality of metadata management, not just talked about it.
  • Human-centred approach. We pull knowledge out of heads, not just push tools.
  • Tool-agnostic expertise. Whether you use Collibra or a custom solution, your metadata should work for you.
  • Clarity over complexity. We keep it simple, so your teams actually use it.
  • Deep framework knowledge. We bring best practice from DCAM, CDMC and beyond.
  • Proven results. Trusted by global enterprises to build clarity, trust and confidence in their data.

Ready to start making sense of your data?

Tell us what's getting in the way and we'll bring in the right practitioners into the conversation.​

Most asked questions.

Do we need a dedicated metadata team to work with you?

Not at all. We love helping teams who haven’t yet formalised metadata ownership—getting things structured and sustainable together. 

Can you integrate with our existing tools like Collibra?

Yes. We make tools like Collibra work for you, not the other way around. We align your processes and governance with how your business actually operates.

What’s the difference between a Metadata Audit and a Healthcheck?

Think of the Audit as the big diagnostic — it tells you what’s working and what’s not. The Healthcheck is your regular tune-up to keep things running smoothly.

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