At a Glance

CANAL+, a global media group with 25 million subscribers and operations in over 50 countries, needed to consolidate a growing volume of data scattered across its teams and systems. Despite its strategic value, much of this data was underused or poorly documented, creating barriers to collaboration and compliance, particularly as regulatory frameworks like GDPR and CNIL intensified.

To meet these challenges, CANAL+ selected DataGalaxy to establish a centralized repository that improved how its teams discover, interpret, and govern data. The result was faster onboarding, stronger regulatory alignment, and a unified approach to data that supports both day-to-day operations and long-term innovation.

“We chose DataGalaxy to provide us with a common repository that will enable us to better understand data, to know where it comes from, how it is transformed, and how it is made available through a collaborative platform that will enable us to create, share and ensure that we have a common vocabulary across the company’s data.”
Bruno Dahyot, Data Analyst
3

months to first use case

8000

users on a shared data hub

25M+

subscribers supported with compliant data

Creating a shared data language across global teams

One of CANAL+’s goals was to eliminate silos and ensure that every team, from business to technical, spoke the same language when working with data. With DataGalaxy, CANAL+ turned fragmented information into a governed and collaborative asset. 

Through a phased rollout of DataGalaxy, it automated metadata collection, integrated key tools like Power BI, and built a Business Glossary to make data usage more consistent and transparent. This not only accelerated team onboarding amid high analyst turnover, but also enabled faster, more confident decision-making. 

Once they’d implemented DataGalaxy, CANAL+’s first use case was operational in under three months, saving time for both business and data teams. Using DataGalaxy, CANAL+ can now precisely locate its sensitive data, such as personal and usage information, bolstering compliance with GDPR regulations. Together, these advancements streamlined operations and fostered a collaborative data culture, ultimately driving increased efficiency and regulatory assurance across the organization.

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