A data catalog is a collection of metadata, combined with data management and search tools, that helps analysts and other data users to find the data that they need, serves as an inventory of available data, and provides information to evaluate fitness data for intended uses. By providing analysts with a single, comprehensive view of their customers, a data catalog can help uncover new opportunities for cross-selling, up-selling and targeted promotions. A data catalog differs from a data dictionary in its ability to search and retrieve information. The Data Catalog Market was valued at $523.55 million in 2020, and is expected to reach $1,788.49 million by 2026, registering a CAGR of approximately 23.1% over the forecast period (2021 – 2026).
