The new data governance experience in Microsoft Purview is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) offering that will be available in preview starting April 8, 2024. It aims to provide a sophisticated yet user-friendly interface for data governance, integrating various data sources and leveraging AI to enhance business efficiency. This experience is designed to help organizations implement effective data governance practices and ensure AI readiness.

Microsoft Purview offers a unified experience that integrates data governance capabilities across multi-cloud environments. It simplifies data management through business-friendly terminology and role definitions, allowing organizations to define and assign responsibilities easily. Additionally, it provides built-in data quality capabilities and health management controls, enabling organizations to maintain oversight and ensure compliance across their diverse data assets.

Partnerships with companies like Ernst & Young LLP and CluedIn enhance Microsoft Purview's data governance capabilities by providing specialized expertise and pre-built integrations. These collaborations aim to create tailored governance reports and playbooks for specific industries, such as financial services, and to extend the functionality of Microsoft Purview through additional data management and quality tools. This approach helps organizations activate their governance practices more effectively.