Data Lineage Platform Evaluation Scorecard

This document is an evaluation scorecard for data lineage platforms, designed to assess vendors against four specific criteria that determine their suitability for supporting an AI stack. The scorecard outlines a systematic approach to scoring each vendor, where evaluators assign scores of 0, 1, or 2 based on the presence and demonstration of features. The four criteria include complete lineage from end to end, business context linking technical flows to meaning and ownership, active lineage that remains current with changes, and the focus and foundation of the vendor's offerings. Each criterion has specific requirements that must be met, and the document emphasizes the importance of scoring each aspect accurately to identify potential blind spots in the data lineage capabilities. The scorecard concludes with guidance on interpreting the scores and suggests testing finalists to validate their performance in real-world scenarios.