A Leader in Metadata Management: From Trusted Data to Agentic Action
Alation is a trusted name in metadata management and a five-time Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Metadata Management.
Our recognition reflects the strength of our platform—uniting metadata, governance, and AI-ready intelligence to help organizations deliver trusted, high-quality data at scale. Metadata unlocks context, trust, and explainability—essential for responsible, enterprise-grade AI.
Outcome-Driven Governance for the Modern Enterprise
Alation is recognized as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Data Analytics and Governance Platforms, we believe the growing importance of trusted metadata as the foundation of modern governance. Want to understand the trends shaping the data governance market? Discover how outcome-driven governance enables consistent policy execution, automates the work required to meet standards, and delivers the transparency and explainability required for responsible AI across the enterprise.
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