The two-day workshop will discuss key issues, needs, requirements, usage trends and evaluation criteria that Global 5000 companies are using today to effectively evaluate and justify metadata software solutions. The workshop will provide real survey results on the latest metadata vendor tools - software products, capabilities, comparisons, best fit, features, strengths and weaknesses. The workshop will help you to better manage the vendor selection process by providing a set of tools and checklists for more effectively communicating your needs to the vendor. The workshop will discuss best practices & approaches for successfully implementing metadata software products.