Define governance structure

A governance structure gives clarity around who does what in an IFS Cloud Data Mesh setup. It establishes who makes decisions, who is responsible for specific data, and which rules everyone needs to follow. This structure helps companies handle complex data projects by making sure work doesn’t fall through the cracks and everyone follows the same standards.¹ ²

What Governance Structure Means in IFS Cloud Data Mesh

Governance in IFS Cloud projects organizes oversight bodies such as steering committees and assigns roles such as domain owners and compliance stewards. It lays out processes for making decisions, handling problems, and keeping track of progress. This is important since authority is shared between central teams and business units. The goal is to give teams freedom to manage their data without losing sight of company rules or security.³

Using Data Mesh in IFS Cloud means moving from a fully centralized model to something more shared. Business teams are in charge of their data, but still follow company-wide rules. Standards like data contracts and compliance policies tie everything together.³ ⁴

How IFS Cloud Methodology Uses Governance

IFS Cloud projects have several stages. Each stage handles governance differently.

During scoping, solution architects and stakeholders decide who owns each piece of data and set the first set of rules.¹
Committees make sure data processes and contracts meet expectations and legal requirements as the solution is established.¹
When moving to implementation and go-live, governance processes ensure ongoing quality, compliance, and change management as teams deploy and run the system.¹

Key Parts of the Governance Structure

Committees give direction and keep business units in sync.¹
Processes and rules, found in core documents, guide risk management and how to handle changes.¹
Technology tools like the IFS Scope Tool and Data Catalog make sure rules are actually followed and can be checked anytime.¹

How Federated Governance Helps Scale Data Management

Federated governance lets business units work independently while following central rules. Each team manages its own data using the standards everyone agrees to, and central teams handle things like compliance and security.

Business units adjust how they manage data based on their needs, which speeds up decisions.⁵ ¹
Company-wide standards for things like security and compliance apply to all data, no matter where it comes from.²
Shared tools help everyone follow the rules automatically. Things like data catalogs and APIs keep things working the same way everywhere.²

Teams move faster, stay compliant, and work better together. They can share and reuse data without much confusion or extra work. This approach gives companies the control they need without blocking innovation.⁶ ⁵ ¹

Governance Roles in Data Mesh

Success depends on having the right people in the right roles.

Executive sponsors such as the CDO or CIO make sure the company supports the effort and provides resources.¹
Data governance managers or a central council set company standards and keep everyone aligned.⁷ ⁸
Domain data owners are responsible for the quality, security, and compliance of their own data.⁹
Data product managers or owners look after the design and improvement of specific data products.⁹
Domain data stewards keep daily operations running smoothly. They handle cataloging and ensure data is well documented and accessible.⁹ ¹
Technical platform teams supply the tools and automation that help every group stick to standards.¹
A federated governance committee helps align practices and resolve issues across teams.¹⁰

In IFS Cloud Data Mesh, these roles and processes work together. They give business teams enough control to move fast but make sure important rules are never ignored. This balance supports both strong compliance and quick innovation as a company grows.² ⁹ ¹

Let me know if anything here is unclear or if you want details on specific roles or processes.

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