
Data catalogs are fundamentally about discovery and understanding. They shine at helping organizations answer "what data do we have?" and "where can I find it?" by creating a searchable inventory of data assets. They're excellent at providing technical metadata — schemas, data types, lineage — that helps data teams understand how information flows through systems. Some modern catalogs also enable governance by tracking data quality, managing access permissions, and ensuring compliance with policies.
But discovery alone doesn't drive usage or business value. A Harbr data marketplace transforms your catalog from a passive directory into an active exchange that operates right within your existing cloud infrastructure — whether that's AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or Databricks.
While your catalog tells people what data exists, Harbr makes it easy to actually access and use that data through flexible workflows that fit your governance requirements. You can package any kind of data or AI asset — tables, files, models, notebooks, visualizations — into products that both technical data engineers and business users can discover and consume.
Adding marketplace capabilities to your catalog will transform how your organization moves from data discovery to real data consumption and collaboration. Here are four key ways that marketplace capabilities extend your data catalog investment and accelerate time-to-value for every user.

Harbr enables flexible workflows — self-serve, request-based, or allocated — so users get what they need without waiting on IT tickets. Turn weeks-long access requests into instant provisioning with the right governance guardrails in place.

Package tables, files, models, and notebooks into curated products with rich metadata, samples, and preview capabilities. Users can evaluate and understand data before they commit, then consume it through familiar tools in their existing workflows.

A marketplace surfaces real demand signals — subscriptions, requests, and usage patterns — that your catalog can't capture. Know which data products drive value, justify your data team's investments, and focus efforts where they matter most.

No-code customization and intuitive interfaces let business users work independently alongside data engineers. Fine-grained permissions and automated policy enforcement mean you democratize access without sacrificing security or governance.
Harbr integrates with your existing infrastructure. No migration, no disruption, just enhanced capabilities that work with the tools and platforms you already use.




Your Harbr data marketplace can be deployed on four major cloud platforms. This helps you maintain full control over your data while getting the most out of the services you already know.
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