Standards Modules Overview
6 production-ready standards modules covering enterprise data governance. Engagement teams adapt proven templates to client context — deployed globally across every engagement.
| Module | ID | Accelerated | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naming Conventions | ISL-03 | 10-18 hrs | 20-32 hrs |
| Data Classification | ISL-04 | 25-40 hrs | 35-60 hrs |
| API Governance | ISL-01 | 20-35 hrs | 60-85 hrs |
| Data Quality | ISL-06 | 20-35 hrs | 30-45 hrs |
| Metadata & Lineage | ISL-02 | 30-50 hrs | 70-110 hrs |
| Integration Patterns | ISL-05 | 30-45 hrs | 60-90 hrs |
| Total | ~300 hrs | 200-400 hrs |
Engagement Deployment Sequence
- Phase 1 (Wk 1-2): ISL-03 + ISL-04 — Adapt naming & classification to client
- Phase 2 (Wk 3-4): ISL-01 + ISL-06 — Adapt API governance & data quality
- Phase 3 (Wk 5-7): ISL-02 + ISL-05 — Adapt metadata, lineage & integration patterns
- Phase 4 (Wk 8): Cross-module validation, client sign-off & handoff
Module Highlights
7 naming templates covering database, table, column, pipeline, API, and infrastructure naming. Fabric-specific patterns (lh_, wh_, pl_, nb_, sm_ prefixes) included. Eliminates subjective naming debates.
4-tier classification model (Public/Internal/Confidential/Restricted) with Purview label alignment, compliance mapping (SOX, GDPR, ITAR), and manufacturing overlays for trade secrets and IoT/OT data.
Complete API lifecycle governance: design standards, versioning policy, OAuth 2.0/OIDC security, rate limiting, and catalog requirements. OWASP API Top 10 cross-referenced.
50+ pre-built quality rules across schema, row-level, aggregate, and business categories. SLA thresholds per classification tier. Quality scorecard with RAG status.
Business glossary, technical metadata schema (Purview-aligned), column-level lineage requirements, catalog governance. Manufacturing extensions for IoT sensor registries and ERP cross-references.
8 reusable patterns: ERP extract, IoT ingestion, API gateway, event-driven, MDM sync, file-based, medallion architecture, reverse ETL. Decision framework for pattern selection.
Engagement Impact: Before vs. After
| Deployment Phase | Accelerated | Hrs Saved |
|---|---|---|
| Setup & Assessment | ~40 hrs | 20-40 hrs |
| Foundation (ISL-03, 04) | ~60 hrs | 30-90 hrs |
| Core (ISL-01, 06) | ~70 hrs | 60-130 hrs |
| Advanced (ISL-02, 05) | ~90 hrs | 70-150 hrs |
| Validation & Handoff | ~40 hrs | 20-40 hrs |
| Total Per Engagement | ~300 hrs | 200-400 hrs |
Client Value Positioning
- 8-week delivery — Standards deployed in 8 weeks vs. 12-16 baseline
- 200-400 hrs saved — Pre-built templates eliminate blank-page problem
- Pre-validated compliance — OWASP, NIST, DAMA, ISO 27001 alignment built in
- Cross-portfolio consistency — Same proven framework deployed globally
- Competitive differentiation — Accelerated delivery vs. competitors building from scratch
Portfolio ROI
| Year | Engagements | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|
| FY27 | 2-3 | $110K-$253K |
| FY28 | 4-6 | $330K-$760K |
| FY29 | 6-9 | $660K-$1.52M |
- Identify engagement with Phase 4 standards scope
- Deploy ISL to engagement workspace (Phase 0)
- Run maturity assessment and select applicable modules
- Execute 8-week accelerated delivery: adapt, review, handoff