Why metadata isn’t enough

Why are we talking about metadata? Why now?

Because metadata has fairly obvious limitations that are being overlooked.

The problem isn't that we create or use metadata — it is the way it is used that causes trouble.

This white paper dives into:

  • The good, bad, and the ugly of metadata
  • Why metadata isn't up to the task of finding relevant data
  • A better solution for finding relevant information

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