Solution Architecture
At its core, Data & More is an extremely sophisticated data processing, indexing, and metadata collection engine — containerised, hardened, and built for enterprise-grade privacy and security.
Core Platform
Containerised codebase with core components developed in Python, sitting on a hardened LTS build of Ubuntu Linux. Leverages Elasticsearch for data storage and processing.
Security & Encryption
All data is AES encrypted, both in-transit and at rest. Granular RBAC and least-privilege access managed within the software to align with organisational standards.
Microsoft 365 Integration
Proprietary connector for access to managed content sources in the Microsoft cloud and on-prem. Microsoft 365 access via App Registration in Entra ID; on-prem via mount points.
Authentication & Access
Secure web interface with Entra ID user authentication. Both local and domain accounts are supported for on-prem resource access. System notifications via configurable email delivery.
Deployment Scenarios
Data & More meets you where your data lives. Choose the deployment model that fits your infrastructure, compliance requirements, and risk appetite.
Self Hosted / Installed App
- Customer-provided compute and storage
- Dedicated application instance
- All classification and profiling occurs on-prem
- All metadata and telemetry stored on-prem
- Remote maintenance and monitoring by D&M
- Optimal network utilisation for on-prem resources
Public Cloud Hosted (IaaS)
- Cloud-delivered compute and storage
- Dedicated application instance
- All classification and profiling on public cloud
- All metadata and telemetry on public cloud storage
- Remote maintenance and monitoring by D&M
- Optimal network utilisation for cloud resources
Data & More Hosted (SaaS)
- Compute and storage provided by Data & More
- Dedicated application instance
- All classification and profiling in D&M cloud
- All metadata and telemetry in D&M cloud
- Remote maintenance and monitoring by D&M
- Hosting available in Canada, US, or Europe
Methodology
Data & More isn’t just software — it’s the expertise and experience to create business value. Every successful project follows this proven seven-step methodology.
Connect
Connect the Data & More software to the content sources you want to manage.
Find & Profile
Create a comprehensive index and metadata catalog of all unstructured data.
Determine Ownership
Establish ownership of shared resources to facilitate review and remediation.
Enable Policies
Make discovered data relevant to your projects, setting priority and delivering end-user reports.
Review & Mark
Data owners and custodians review their data and mark it so automated remediation can proceed.
Remediate
Delete, reorganise, or apply Purview labels — automated at enterprise scale.
Measure & Report
Track progress from baseline to completion, making business benefit easy to demonstrate.
Services
From initial onboarding to enterprise-wide rollouts, Data & More offers a full range of professional services to ensure your implementation delivers results.
Onboarding Services
Get up and running quickly
Deliverables
- Solution sizing and design
- Software installation and core configuration
- Content source configuration
- Data profiling and privacy classification enabled
Solution Accelerator
Reach business outcomes faster
Deliverables
- Workshops to establish scope and review results
- Checklists for identified business outcomes
- Policy creation and execution
- Progress documentation and knowledge transfer
Data Breach Investigation
Post-breach forensic analysis
Deliverables
- Installation and configuration for the investigation
- Data profiling and content classification
- Completed analysis of breached data and compromised subjects
- Compiled findings and walkthrough for breach reporting
Scaled (Global) Implementation
Multi-environment & multi-region
Deliverables
- Cross-environment solution sizing and design
- All Onboarding deliverables per environment
- Coordinated phased rollout across geographic locations
Custom Data Profiling
Business-specific discovery patterns
Deliverables
- Advisory to determine required custom patterns
- Advisory to define information needed for each pattern
- Creation and configuration of each custom pattern
- Application support during testing and tuning
Advisory Services
Enterprise Data Architect on your team
Deliverables
- Program definition and information management policy guidance
- Business decision-making support
- Creation of key programme documentation
- Thought leadership on data governance best practices