Microsoft Purview Consulting: Trusted Data Governance, Security and Compliance Partner
Achieve complete data clarity, control, and compliance with Simpson Associates’ end-to-end Microsoft Purview solutions.
What is Data Governance why it matters: Your Path to Clarity, Security and Compliance
Data governance is the framework of policies, roles, processes, and controls that ensures data is accurate, secure, compliant, and used responsibly across an organisation. It provides clear accountability over who owns data, who can access it and how it must be managed through its lifecycle.
For a rich data estate, organisations need these three pillars to work together:
- Data Governance (Clarity): Establishing the structure to know exactly what data you have, where it lives, and its quality level.
- Data Security (Control): Leveraging that governance to apply granular access controls, sensitivity labels, and loss prevention measures to protect your most critical assets.
- Data Compliance (Accountability): Automating the proof of control to meet stringent regulatory frameworks and public sector transparency mandates.
Most organisations struggle because they treat these as siloed tasks. Without a unified governance foundation, you cannot confidently pinpoint where sensitive information is stored, who has access to it, or whether your security measures consistently meet compliance requirements. This lack of oversight, often worsened by manual reporting and fragmented tools, ultimately escalates your risk.
That is where tools like Microsoft Purview become essential.
Microsoft Purview: Your key to a Unified Data Estate
Microsoft Purview, formerly known as Azure Purview, is a comprehensive, unified data governance, risk, and compliance platform that enables organisations to discover, map, protect, and manage their data across the entire hybrid estate.
The core shift in the data landscape is the transition of Microsoft Purview from a collection of disparate tools into a single, unified platform. Previously, organisations managed governance through Azure Purview and risk and security through the Microsoft 365 compliance suite. These were often viewed as two separate operational domains, creating silos between data management and security teams.
By unifying these tools, Microsoft Purview now provides a single, cloud-native environment for the entire data estate. This evolution allows for integrated Data Mapping, unified risk and security, while also covering centralised policy management.
This unified approach is designed to eliminate the technical debt associated with managing fragmented systems, allowing organisations to gain comprehensive oversight of their data while supporting modern requirements like AI readiness and secure data sharing.
Did you know? Organisations leveraging Microsoft Purview Consulting Report Measurable Outcomes:
- 30% Time Reduction spent locating & verifying sensitive data
- 50% Faster turnaround for Compliance Reporting
- 25% Improvement in Data Quality & Trust
Simpson Associates – Your Trusted Microsoft Partner for end-to-end Purview consulting and Implementation services
At Simpson Associates, we don’t just understand your data governance and data security challenges – we empower you to overcome them. As a leading Microsoft Purview Implementation Partner, we specialise across the full breadth of Microsoft Purview, delivering integrated Purview Data Governance, Purview Data Security, and Compliance solutions as part of a complete, end-to-end service.
We know that Microsoft Purview is a powerful technology, but maximising its value critically depends on your people, processes, and governance framework. That’s why we go beyond tool deployment to design, implement, operationalise, and support your Purview environment for lasting control, compliance, and trusted data.
We partner with you to build vital skills across your IT, risk, security, and compliance teams, aligning them with your business priorities. This equips your organisation to confidently operate its own data governance framework, including a self-service Data Catalogue, empowering end-users while maintaining security and regulatory compliance.
I'm genuinely proud of the work we did with a UK regulatory authority. We implemented a fully private Microsoft Purview deployment for them in a highly secure environment… What truly excites me is seeing their analysts now empowered with trusted, contextual data at their fingertips. By giving them a scalable platform for complete data cataloguing, lineage, and quality management – bringing clarity and confidence to their vital work.
Why Choose Simpson Associates? – Our difference
Choosing the right implementation partner for your Microsoft Purview Consulting and Implementation is crucial. Here’s how Simpson Associates stands out from the crowd:
Deep Purview Specialiastion
As dedicated Microsoft Purview consultants, we help you evolve governance, compliance and data security across Data Map, Data Catalog, Data Estate Insights and compliance risk management, unlocking the full value of the platform with confidence.
People-Centric Data Literacy
We don’t just implement tools; we build a data-literate culture. Our approach focuses on defining clear data governance roles, such as data owners and stewards, fostering the collaboration necessary for long-term project success.
Process-Driven Governance Frameworks
We help you establish a scalable data governance framework built on the 5 pillars of data governance that aligns with your specific business objectives. This ensures your data is consistent, efficient, and ready for AI integration.
Proven Track Record
With over 30 years of data expertise and our recognition as Microsoft Partner of the Year, our track record speaks for itself. Learn more about our Microsoft Specialisations.
Our Microsoft Purview Consulting Services
Simpson Associates offers end-to-end services created to help you no matter where you are on your Microsoft Purview Journey.
Purview Assessment Services
Discover, Design, Recommend, Plan & Roadmap
Our Assessment services like the Purview Data Governance Readiness Assessment apply a consistent approach to requirement gathering and feasibility mapping. We provide the assurance needed for your next steps by delivering a clear roadmap and estimated operational costs.
Data Governance Readiness: Aligning your business goals with technical requirements.
Security and Risk Mapping: Identifying vulnerabilities within your current data estate.
Responsible AI Frameworks: Establishing the ethical and technical guardrails for AI adoption.
Purview Implementation Services
Provision, Configure, Develop & Operationalise
As a Purview Implementation Partner, our services help you put your plans into action. We can support you in establishing a secure and configured Purview instance for your specific business needs.
Infrastructure Provisioning: Correct setup and configuration of the Purview environment.
DSPM for AI: Implementing Data Security Posture Management to protect sensitive information used in AI workloads.
Modular Approach: Holistic support across Data Governance, Data Security, and Data Privacy.
Purview Managed & Support Services
Solution, People, Process & A Center of Excellence (CoE)
Our managed services apply to technology, people, and processes. We provide the resources needed to augment your internal teams or help you establish a dedicated Centre of Excellence (CoE).
Instance Management: Proactive monitoring and management of your Microsoft Purview environment.
Team Augmentation: Providing specialist resources to support your Data Governance group.
Maximising Adoption: Focusing on the organisational change management needed to run a successful data governance organisation.
Ready to Transform Your Data Landscape with Microsoft Purview?
Unlock the full potential of your data and achieve unparalleled clarity, security, and compliance with an award-winning Microsoft Solutions Partner. Our engagements are designed for speed and impact, here’s what we offer:
- Assessments: Typically, 2-3 weeks to design and plan your data governance roadmap and solutions.
- Implementations: Many services demonstrate value quickly and impactfully within as little as 4-6 weeks.
- Managed Services: Flexible packages available for ongoing support across people, processes, and technology.
Take Control of Your Data. Achieve Clarity. Drive Innovation.
Working with Microsoft Purview has never been easier thanks to its broad capabilities, seamless enterprise connectivity, and deep integration into the Microsoft ecosystem.
Build on your existing Microsoft investments (like Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365), reducing infrastructure spend and minimising licensing complexity.