Collibra receives dual recognition in Forrester Waves: A Leader in Data Governance, A Strong Performer in AI Governance

Collibra is named a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Data Governance Solutions, Q3 2025 and a Strong Performer in The Forrester Wave™: AI Governance Solutions, Q3 2025.

Collibra believes this dual recognition reinforces its unique position: helping organizations unify data governance and AI governance on a single platform. As enterprises scale their AI initiatives, this combination provides the trusted foundation needed for both responsible innovation and regulatory readiness.

How Forrester evaluated the market

The Forrester Wave™: AI Governance Solutions, Q3 2025 assessed 10 AI governance solution providers, evaluating vendors across 19 criteria under two categories: Current offering and strategy.

Current offering criteria

• AI asset catalog
• ModelOps/AIOps
• AI observability
• AI policy management
• AI quality and testing workflows
• AI regulatory compliance audit
• AI utilization monitoring
• AI policy compliance audit
• Integration and interoperability
• AI accelerators
• AI regulations, security, and privacy accelerators
• Data governance
• User interface and user experience

Strategy criteria

• Vision
• Innovation
• Roadmap
• Partner ecosystem
• Adoption
• Pricing flexibility and transparency

This rigorous methodology shows what matters most for enterprises selecting an AI governance solution — from AI asset oversight to innovation strategy and ecosystem strength.

What Forrester says about Collibra

Forrester’s profile of Collibra in the AI Governance Wave cited the following:

• First mover: Through the OwlDQ acquisition, AI governance development, and customer learnings make Collibra a first mover in the data catalog, governance, and observability market.
• Strategy aligned to CDOs: As chief data officers (CDOs) increasingly take ownership of AI governance, Collibra’s expansion from data intelligence to AI governance was a logical step.
• Ecosystem approach: Collibra’s adoption through existing partnerships across the data and AI ecosystem provide a strong launchpad for future AI governance.

What customers are saying: Reference customers appreciate the holistic view of AI assets with the ability to reuse approved assets. Collibra believes this feedback highlights the importance of trusted governance in helping organizations accelerate AI adoption responsibly.

Forrester’s take

For Collibra, this reflects their dual recognition: A Leader in Data Governance and acknowledged as a Strong Performer in AI Governance — the combination enterprises need to scale AI with confidence.

Conclusion

Access both reports to see how Collibra is recognized in data and AI governance:

The Forrester Wave™: Data Governance Solutions, Q3 2025

Access your complimentary report to:

• Explore the latest trends shaping the data governance market
• Gain a practical framework for evaluating the right solution for your needs
• Understand the key factors that establish Collibra as a Leader

The Forrester Wave™: AI Governance Platforms, Q3 2025

Access your complimentary report to:

• Learn how AI governance is evolving to meet enterprise needs
• See how vendors are evaluated across 19 criteria of current offering and strategy
• Understand why Collibra was recognized as a Strong Performer

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