Tool Overview:
Solidatus

About Solidatus

Solidatus is a data governance and metadata management platform that specializes in data lineage visualization. The platform was developed to help organizations map and understand how data flows through their systems, with a particular focus on regulatory compliance and risk management. Kevin Shannon, an industry award-winning data governance expert, played a key role in the platform's development.

What does Solidatus do?

The platform creates visual representations of data flows and relationships across an organization's systems through what it calls 'living blueprints.' These blueprints connect data to processes, policies, and obligations while maintaining transparency across business operations. Solidatus performs deep analysis of source systems through its connectors, which analyze code, ETL processes, BI reports, schemas, catalogs, and data quality issues. The platform automates technical lineage documentation by parsing ETL logic and SQL code, then linking data flows and transformations to create standardized schemas.

The platform includes versioning capabilities that track changes over time, allowing organizations to analyze historical states versus current and future target states. This versioning system provides audit trails for compliance purposes and enables organizations to roll back changes when needed. The platform also incorporates an advanced rules engine for identifying technical and business issues, including data quality problems, PII identification, and access control conflicts.

What makes Solidatus different?

A distinguishing feature of Solidatus is its approach to collaborative data management. The platform enables organizations to delegate portions of their data mapping to relevant subject matter experts, which according to the company accelerates the development of corporate data flow maps compared to traditional approaches. The platform supports both automated metadata ingestion through connectors and manual input from data experts, creating a federated approach to building and maintaining data lineage documentation.

Another key differentiator is the platform's extensive connector ecosystem, which supports integration with major database systems, BI tools, ETL platforms, and enterprise applications. These connectors perform real-time analysis rather than simply copying schemas, enabling organizations to maintain current and accurate representations of their data landscape. The platform also offers integration with governance tools like Collibra and BigID, allowing organizations to enrich their data lineage with additional context from these specialized systems.

Use cases and industries

Solidatus serves various industries including financial services, with notable clients such as HSBC and Barclays. The platform addresses several key use cases in data governance and compliance. For regulatory compliance, it helps organizations document and demonstrate adherence to requirements like BCBS 239. In data sharing scenarios, it enables organizations to map privacy rules, access controls, and retention policies across business entities and jurisdictions.

The platform supports digital transformation initiatives by providing visibility into data flows during system migrations and modernization efforts. For ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) compliance, Solidatus offers solutions for managing ESG databases and meeting reporting standards. The platform can be deployed on-premises, in public or private clouds, or as a hosted service, providing flexibility for different organizational requirements.