Metadata Repositories

Commercial

Product	Vendor	Description
MetaMart™ Metadata Repository	InfoLibrarian	The MetaMart™ metadata repository is an open and simple schema that enables users to quickly understand and have direct access to their Metadata. While we support sophisticated standards like XMI, MOF, and CWM, the MetaMart provides a "Cooked" view of the Metadata for you. The meta-mart metadata repository is the foundation of the InfoLibrarian™ solution many refer to as the "Quickie Mart". Designed using data warehousing methodologies, the mart provides the ability to access and report on the Metadata easily using tools you are already familiar with.

Open Source

Product	Vendor	Description
MDR	Netbeans	MDR implements the OMG's MOF (Meta Object Facility) standard based metadata repository and integrates it into the NetBeans Tools Platform. It contains implementation of MOF repository including persistent storage mechanism for storing the metadata. The interface of the MOF repository is based on (and fully compliant with) JMI (Java Metadata Interface - JSR-40). MDR also defines additional features that help to incorporate it into the IDE (e.g. event notification mechanism).
OpenDQ™	Infosolve Technologies	Enterprise Data Quality solution that manages the entire data lifecycle now and in the future, assuring your data is always accurate and complete.
OpenCDI™	Infosolve Technologies	Single View of your customer data made simple and affordable with a comprehensive customer data integration solution.

Information

There are a number of informational sites you might want to visit. Many of them relate to or link to the Dublin Core Metadata Initiative.

Metadata Site	Description
Dublin Core Metadata Initiative	The Dublin Core Metadata Initiative is an open organization engaged in the development of interoperable online metadata standards that support a broad range of purposes and business models.
	DMCI Tools Page
Metadata.Net Home Page	Metadata.Net is maintained by the MAENAD Project of ITEE at the University of Queensland. Note: This site hasn't been maintained for some time and many links are out of date.