Data Strategy & Governance

Unlock the Full Value of Your Data

Your data is one of your most valuable assets, but only if you can trust and use it. We help you put the right strategy and governance in place so that your data is reliable, accessible, and secure. What that means for you:

  • Better decisions with complete, reliable information 
  • Less risk through consistent, well-governed data 
  • More value from the data you already have 
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Why Getting Data Right Matters 

Unreliable data is expensive. It leads to costly errors, compliance issues, and slower decisions when accuracy matters most. And as data grows exponentially, so does the cost of getting it wrong.

67%

of organizations say they don’t fully trust their data when making decisions1

$10.22M

the average cost of a data breach for U.S. companies in 20252

93%

of CDOs believe a practical data strategy is necessary to succeed with generative AI3

End-to-End Data Strategy & Governance Services

From strategy to implementation, we help you make data reliable, governed, and ready to drive results.

Data Strategy

We invest the time upfront to understand your business goals and priorities, then we translate them into an actionable roadmap that balances quick wins with long-term value. Our approach is right-sized to fit your maturity and resources.  

  • Align stakeholders around shared vision and goals 
  • Invest in the right data, sources, and/or vendors to deliver value 
  • Evaluate ROI and the impact of the data portfolio on your business  

Data Governance

Effective governance makes data usable and trustworthy. We help your teams build structure and accountability so your stakeholders can access, understand, and rely on the data they use every day

  • Define roles for owning, managing, and stewarding data 
  • Maintain standards and controls for compliant, reliable data 
  • Build confidence in the data that’s driving your decisions  

Technology Enablement

The right tools should make your data strategy easier, not harder. We help you choose and implement technology that supports how your teams actually work and manage the end-to-end lifecycle of your data.  

  • Maintain data with cataloguing and quality management tools 
  • Standardize master, reference, and metadata across systems 
  • Streamline workflows, requests, and issue resolution  

Implementation & Rollout

A data system only works if your people can live it day to day – that’s why we don’t hand over a slide deck and walk away. We stay with you through implementation and adoption to help ensure the changes stick. 

  • Lead implementation of governance and strategy initiatives 
  • Build data literacy and confidence across functions 
  • Reinforce habits that sustain governance and quality  

Our Approach: Building a Successful Data City

Like city planning, effective data strategy and governance starts with vision and structure. 
You need a plan that promotes growth, safety, and efficiency, with the right rules to keep it running smoothly. 

Vision

Your data “city” should be clean, secure, accessible, and built to promote growth.

Strategy

Plan & Design: We assess your data infrastructure and map the blueprint for growth, identifying where to invest, expand, or renovate. 

Governance

Structure & Organize: We help you write and enforce the laws, assigning responsibilities to build, maintain, and safeguard the city.

Why Businesses Love Working with SC&H

Choosing the right partner matters. At SC&H, you get senior experts who stay involved from strategy through delivery—bringing real-world experience, collaboration, and follow-through to every engagement.

Strategies built for you

No copy-and-paste frameworks here. Our solutions are customized for you, so they work in practice, not just on paper.

Support that sticks with you

You won’t be left to figure it out alone. We stay involved through implementation to make sure the work actually delivers results. 

Work directly with experts

You won’t be handed off to a junior team. You’ll work directly with our senior data experts at every step of the process.

Unmatched data expertise

We live and breathe data, with deep roots in complex industries. You won’t find this expertise anywhere else.

Make smarter decisions with data you can trust.

Connect with our team to start building a data ecosystem that drives clarity, compliance, and results.

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