Alation

Alation is a private enterprise software company based in Redwood City, California, founded in 2012. The company specializes in data intelligence solutions, particularly through its flagship product, an enterprise data catalog launched in 2015. This catalog serves as a centralized repository of metadata, integrating data from various sources and enhancing it with knowledge assets like glossaries and documentation. Alation's platform utilizes machine learning and natural language processing to simplify data search and querying, promoting collaboration and understanding of data lineage. In addition to its data catalog, Alation offers data governance tools to manage access and workflows, as well as data analysis tools that include a SQL query editor and graphical data lineage views. The company also provides professional services such as training and consulting to help clients maximize the value of their data solutions. Alation operates on a subscription-based model and serves a diverse range of industries, with over 40% of Fortune 100 companies utilizing its data catalog for data-driven innovation.