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What is Data Access Governance? Best Practices and Implementation

In the rapidly evolving landscape of data management, data access governance (DAG) has emerged as a critical aspect for organizations aiming to protect their data assets while ensuring compliance with various regulations. Effective data access governance not only safeguards sensitive information but also enhances operational efficiency and data integrity. 

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From Backpacks to Big Hearts: Building Community at Alation

At Alation, we put our people first. Our Alationauts are our top priority, and part of my role includes enhancing our employee experience that contributes to our award-winning company culture. As the co-lead of our “Alation Serves” Employee Resource Group (ERG), I work with my team to engage our local community through organizing impactful events. Together, we help our Alationauts contribute their time, skills, and mentorship to charitable organizations, driving meaningful change through small, consistent efforts. Our work with Alation Serves reflects our organization’s larger passion for giving back and strengthening community connections.

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Making Alation a Daily Part of Data Culture: Key Insights

In an era where data is foundational to nearly every business process, building a robust data culture has become not just an option but a necessity for organizations aiming to excel. 

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Gartner Data & Analytics Summit Sydney 2024: AI and Data Governance

The Gartner D&A world tour continues! We were thrilled to join friends, customers, and colleagues at the latest conference. The Gartner Data & Analytics Summit Sydney 2024 delivered fresh insights into how leading APAC organisations are tackling the thorniest challenges in data management today, with a special focus on putting AI into practice for the business. In this blog, we’ll share our key takeaways from an outstanding keynote presentation and thought-leader panel featuring data innovators at some of our most forward-thinking customer companies to date. Let’s dive in!

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Alation Business Lineage: Making Lineage Accessible to Everyone

Today, data lineage is crucial for every data user in an organization. It provides visibility into data flows, helping users trust their data for critical business initiatives, compliance, and self-service products. Both business stakeholders and technical engineers need to collaborate on data products, and business lineage enables effective teamwork.

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What Is Synthetic Data in AI?

Data is the lifeblood of AI. But what if you have no data? And what if you could create it out of thin air—perfectly tailored, fully compliant, and ready to supercharge your models?

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Alation Executive Breakfast in Malaysia: Data Governance Key Takeaways

On Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Kuala Lumpur, the Alation Executive Breakfast brought together some of the brightest minds in enterprise data management today. With the theme "Empowering Excellence in Enterprise Data Management," this event was an exceptional gathering of industry leaders and data professionals, all united by a shared passion for harnessing the power of data to drive innovation and excellence.

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8 Top Data Governance Trends That Are Shaping the Future

As a business, you’ll certainly be aware of the huge growth in the importance of data over the last few years. With computing power increasing and the amount of data available for businesses to use expanding every second, data is becoming an indispensable part of our lives. 

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What Is a Data Fabric?

Data fabric is a data management and integration framework that enables organizations to access, store, and manage data from various sources and locations in real-time. It is designed to address various data challenges and use cases, making it particularly advantageous for organizations with a geographically diverse presence or multiple data sources.

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