How does DCAM® work?
DCAM—the Data Management Capability Assessment Model—is developed and maintained via the collaboration of EDM Council members such as Amplifi. The DCAM framework consists of various dimensions or domains, each representing a specific aspect of data management. These dimensions include data governance, data architecture, data quality, data integration, data security and privacy, metadata management, master data management, and more. Each dimension is further divided into subcategories, which contain specific criteria and maturity levels to assess an organization’s capabilities.
The purpose of DCAM is to provide a standardized and comprehensive assessment of an organization’s data management practices. By using the model, organizations can identify areas of strength and areas that require improvement in their data management strategies. The assessment results can then be used to prioritize initiatives, allocate resources effectively, and develop a roadmap for enhancing data management capabilities.
DCAM serves as a valuable tool for organizations aiming to establish a mature and effective data management program. It promotes best practices, supports data-driven decision-making, and enables organizations to align their data management efforts with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
Amplifi is a DCAM® Authorized Partner
Amplifi is a DCAM® Authorized Partner globally. Our team has been through rigorous training to ensure we are equipped to complete and deliver DCAM assessments to the high standard set by the EDM Council. For more on DCAM® Authorized Partners, please visit the EDM Council’s website.
What are the key benefits of DCAM®?
DCAM® has multiple benefits and empowers organizations to truly benchmark their current state to identify how best to reach an outcome that shows measurable improvement. As a DCAM Authorized Partner, Amplifi will conduct an objective assessment to identify the current state of your data capabilities and compare your organization to your peers in the industry.
Interested in a free DCAM Lite data health check?
If you are new to DCAM or looking for a health check on your data, our expert team can run a free, high-level evaluation based on DCAM to diagnose your key challenges.
The full DCAM assessment is based on 100’s questions, artifact gathering, and scoring over a 4-6 week period. Amplifi’s free DCAM Lite health check uses the same 8 key components – from establishing a data management foundation through to the application of analytics – but can be completed in 1-2 hours.
The outcome for you is a high-level Data Action Report that can form the basis of a discussion for the best next steps for you to take to address your highest priority data initiatives or open the door to a full DCAM assessment.
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What are the core components of DCAM?
The eight key components of DCAM provide a structured framework across the data supply chain — from establishing a data management foundation through the application of analytics. The eight core components are made up of 38 data capabilities and 136 sub-capabilities. The latest DCAM v2.2 includes an eighth component for Analytics Management, formalizing how the analytics activities of an organization are structured, executed, and managed to ensure they align with data management activities.
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Why choose Amplifi as your data consultancy?
Amplifi is the go-to data consultancy for Enterprise organizations that want their success to be driven by data and a global DCAM® Authorised Partner. We empower our customers to innovate, grow and succeed by establishing and delivering strategies across all elements of the data value chain. From the governance and management of data to analytics and automation, our integrated approach to modern data ecosystems delivers measurable results through a combination of expert consultancy and best-in-breed technology.
