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Governance & Assurance

Trusted data doesn’t happen by accident. We help organisations define ownership, strengthen governance practices and create the confidence needed to make better decisions, manage risk and embrace AI responsibly.

Clients come to us when…

They lack clear ownership and accountability of their data.

They need greater confidence in the quality and trustworthiness of business information.

They want to build governance foundations that are required for successful AI Adoption.

What we can do for you

  • Purview Data Governance Readiness Assessment

  • Data Governance Framework Accelerator

  • Purview Accelerator

  • Secure AI Adoption and Governance with Purview

Purview Data Governance Readiness Assessment

Successful data governance starts with understanding where you are today. Our Purview Data Governance Readiness Assessment helps you build a clear roadmap for adopting Microsoft Purview with confidence.

Through expert-led workshops and technical assessment, we evaluate your governance requirements, data landscape, compliance needs and business goals.

You’ll gain a tailored solution design, implementation roadmap, and practical recommendations to help you improve data visibility, strengthen governance, and reduce risk. Whether you’re starting your governance journey or looking to maximise your Microsoft investment, we’ll help you create a trusted foundation for smarter, more secure decision-making.

Nelson Global strengthens data security, compliance and governance with Microsoft Purview

Nelson Global strengthens data security, compliance and governance with Microsoft Purview.

Learn how multinational manufacturer Nelson Global improved data security, strengthened compliance and established a more effective data governance framework with Microsoft Purview.

Data Governance Framework Accelerator

Strong data governance is the foundation for trusted data, effective compliance and successful AI adoption. Our Data Governance Framework Accelerator helps you establish clear ownership, accountability and governance processes across your organisation.

Through expert-led workshops, we’ll assess your current approach, define roles and responsibilities, and create a practical framework aligned to your business goals.

Whether you’re preparing for Microsoft Purview, improving data quality, or building confidence in your data, we’ll help you create a scalable governance model that enables better decision-making, reduces risk, and turns data into a valuable business asset.

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Legacy Data Governance Vs Microsoft Purview: Why the old rules no longer work

Read our blog to discover why traditional data governance approaches are no longer fit for modern data environments and how Microsoft Purview helps organisations manage data governance at scale.

Purview Accelerator

In today’s data-driven world, effective Microsoft Purview consulting is essential to unlock the full potential of your data. Microsoft Purview is a powerful tool that can help you manage and govern your data. It helps you find, understand, and protect your data, regardless of where it’s stored, however it may not be able to handle every specific data source or transformation out-of-the-box. 

That’s where the Simpson Associates Purview Accelerator comes in. 

Our expert team can help you to quickly and easily create custom connectors and provide you with the tools, templates, and guidance you need to get started with Microsoft Purview. This ensures your data is secure, accessible, and reusable.

The Symbiosis of Data Security & Data Governance

The Symbiosis of Data Security & Data Governance

Don’t gamble with security! A breach equals lost trust & big trouble. Learn security best practices in our blog: “The Symbiosis of Security and Governance.”

Secure AI Adoption and Governance with Purview

Secure AI adoption starts with trusted data and effective governance. As organisations accelerate their use of AI, many face challenges around data security, compliance, visibility and control. Microsoft Purview helps organisations establish the governance foundations needed to adopt AI confidently, providing data discovery, classification, protection and policy enforcement across the enterprise.

With greater visibility into sensitive information and clear governance controls, organisations can reduce risk, strengthen compliance and build trust in AI-driven decisions.

Discover how Microsoft Purview enables secure AI adoption while helping organisations unlock greater value from their data and AI investments.

Data governance in the public sector

Ready to turn AI in real business success?

Whether you’re exploring AI for the first time, proving a concept, or scaling adoption across your organisation, we can help.

From Microsoft Copilot to agentic AI, our solutions help you innovate with confidence, governance and measurable results.

How can we help you?

Let’s discuss how we can help your organisation to establish the governance, assurance and accountability needed to trust your data, reduce risk and adopt AI with confidence.

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