Data catalogs are the backbone of modern data governance and discovery. This quiz covers five leading platforms whose names range from invented words to borrowed ones from other languages.
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How do you pronounce Alation (data catalog platform)?
Alation is pronounced 'uh-LAY-shun' (/əˈleɪʃən/). The name derives from 'elation' — the feeling of joy — suggesting joy in finding and understanding data. Alation pioneered the data catalog category. Stress on the second syllable: uh-LAY-shun, three syllables.
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How do you pronounce Collibra (data intelligence platform)?
Collibra is pronounced 'KOL-ih-bruh' (/ˈkɒlɪbrə/). The name evokes 'calibrate' and 'libra' (the scales, symbolising balance and governance). Collibra is a Belgian data governance and catalog company. Three syllables, stress on the first: KOL-ih-bruh.
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How do you pronounce DataHub (open-source data catalog)?
DataHub is pronounced 'DAY-tuh-hub' (/ˈdeɪtəˌhʌb/). 'Data' rhymes with 'later' in standard American/British English (DAY-tuh), and 'hub' is a wheel centre or central node. LinkedIn's open-source metadata platform acts as a central hub for all your data assets. Stress: DAY-tuh-hub.
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How do you pronounce Atlan (modern data workspace)?
Atlan is pronounced 'AT-lun' (/ˈætlən/). The name is inspired by Atlantis — the legendary advanced civilisation — evoking a powerful, interconnected data platform. Atlan is a modern data catalog and workspace. Two syllables, stress on first: AT-lun.
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How do you pronounce OpenMetadata (open-source metadata platform)?
OpenMetadata is pronounced 'OH-pun met-uh-DAY-tuh' (/ˌoʊpən ˌmɛtəˈdeɪtə/). 'Open' is straightforward, 'metadata' — data about data — is pronounced met-uh-DAY-tuh (stress on 'da'). It is an open-source metadata platform for data discovery and governance. Five syllables total: OH-pun + met-uh-DAY-tuh.