Automated data catalog
Scan and catalog data assets from databases, ETL tools, BI platforms and cloud environments automatically.
erwin Product · Data Intelligence
Map your data assets, monitor quality and make governance concrete and actionable — accelerated by erwinAI, the GenAI-powered governance assistant.
erwin Data Intelligence (erwin DI) is the platform for metadata management and data governance within the Quest Data Management ecosystem. It automates cataloguing, classifying and documenting data assets and makes governance concrete and actionable. Six core capabilities: data catalog that automatically scans and catalogues; data lineage from source to report; business glossary as a shared dictionary; data dictionary with technical + business context; governance workflows for policy, stewardship and compliance; and AI model certification for responsible AI deployment (EU AI Act-ready). Since 2025 strengthened by erwinAI — a GenAI assistant that automates classification, descriptions and stewardship suggestions. cimt is a Quest partner and delivers from first scan to data steward training.
Core capabilities
Scan and catalog data assets from databases, ETL tools, BI platforms and cloud environments automatically.
Visualise the full lifecycle of data: from source to report, including all transformations.
Define business terms, ownership and relationships in a central dictionary shared across the organisation.
Technical metadata linked to business context for full transparency.
Policy management, data stewardship, compliance monitoring and automated classification.
Document AI models including data sources — supports EU AI Act traceability requirements.
erwinAI
Quest introduced erwinAI in 2025 — a GenAI-powered governance assistant integrated directly. Accelerates the governance process and lowers the bar for organisations wanting to professionalise data management.
| erwinAI function | What it does | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic classification | Classifies data assets based on content, context and sensitivity | Saves weeks of manual classification work |
| Description generation | Generates technical and business descriptions for data elements | Dramatically speeds up documentation |
| Governance chatbot | Answers questions about data assets in natural language | Makes governance accessible to non-technical users |
| Stewardship accelerator | Suggests ownership, policies and relationships based on patterns | Lowers the bar for data stewardship |
Integration & DAMA
erwin Data Intelligence addresses two knowledge areas: Metadata Management and Data Governance. Together with erwin Data Modeler (Data Modelling & Design) it forms a complete platform from model to governance.
Quick quote
cimt is a certified Quest partner. Fill in the form and you'll receive a tailored quote within one business day — including advice on implementation scope (initial scan, governance workflows, business glossary, data steward training).
Frequently asked
A standard catalog registers metadata; erwin Data Intelligence goes further. It combines cataloguing with governance workflows, lineage, business glossary and AI model certification. Plus it integrates bidirectionally with erwin Data Modeler — data models are directly linked to your governance programme. Not a standalone catalog, but a complete governance platform.
erwin DI 15 includes AI model certification: register AI models, document which data sources they use, monitor data quality of those sources and capture governance status. This supports traceability and documentation requirements the EU AI Act places on high-risk AI systems.
erwinAI runs within the security boundaries of your erwin DI environment. The AI analyses metadata and structure, not the actual data content. Classifications and suggestions are presented to data stewards for review — erwinAI doesn't make autonomous decisions about your data.
Yes. We guide the full implementation: initial scan and cataloguing, setting up governance workflows, defining the business glossary, training data stewards. Combination of technical implementation and advice on your governance strategy.