Data Catalog Software & Services

About Alation

Alation is a leading data cataloging and data intelligence platform that empowers organizations to harness the power of data. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Alation has emerged as a key player in the field of data management and governance. The company’s mission is to enable data-driven enterprises by providing a unified platform that facilitates data discovery, understanding, and collaboration.

At its core, Alation is designed to address the challenges associated with data chaos and fragmentation within organizations. As data volumes continue to grow exponentially, organizations face the daunting task of managing and leveraging their data assets effectively. Alation tackles this problem by providing a centralized catalog that indexes and organizes all of an organization’s data assets, regardless of their location or format. By creating a unified view of an organization’s data landscape, Alation enables users to easily discover, understand, and collaborate on data, promoting data democratization and self-service analytics.

Alation’s customer base spans a wide range of industries, including government, financial services, healthcare, technology, and manufacturing. Organizations of all sizes, from startups to Fortune 500 companies, have embraced Alation’s platform to improve their data management capabilities. With its intuitive user interface, robust features, and emphasis on collaboration, Alation has garnered recognition and accolades from industry analysts and customers alike.