Horizon Data is a South African-based data consultancy that helps high growth startups scale their data platforms. Founded in August 2021 by Rijnhardt Kotze, the company provides services such as data architecture, embedded data teams, and maintenance after project completion. One of the biggest challenges faced by Horizon Data was getting ahead of schema changes and data quality issues. To address this, they adopted Metaplane, a tool that enables proactive alerts for data quality issues. The adoption of Metaplane has helped Horizon Data transition from reactive to proactive monitoring, improving efficiency and trust in the data.