Data Discovery Software
Intelligent Search
Organizations struggle to navigate a growing sea of data. As data volume surges, finding and using the right data becomes impossible. Democratize search and discovery of enterprise data assets for better decisions with Intelligent Search.
Universal Search
Is your data decentralized – spread across databases, lakehouses, file systems, and more? Alation's AI-driven universal search bar makes it easy to search all sources at once. Quickly browse and discover the most relevant, trusted data with this built-in data discovery tool. Alation understands natural language queries and delivers contextually relevant results, democratizing data access to anyone in your
Advanced search
Pinpoint the right data rapidly. Start with semantic and keyword-driven search to find contextual information in seconds. Next, use advanced search filters to narrow results by object type. You can sort by custom tags or by data quality—highlighting endorsed or deprecated assets. For easy, repeatable data access, save your custom searches.
"Everything is just right there at your fingertips. You can perform a keyword search on a term that you heard in passing and learn more about that data. It's kind of like performing a Google search on the data within your company. It makes finding things very, very simple."
Frequently asked questions
What types of teams typically use Alation’s search and discovery tools?
Both technical and non-technical teams benefit from Alation’s search capabilities. This includes data analysts, scientists, business leaders, and other stakeholders needing rapid, self-service access to their organization’s data. The tools are designed to simplify the data discovery process, making it easier for anyone in the organization to find and use the right data assets.
What makes Alation’s search experience different from traditional metadata search tools?
Alation’s search goes beyond basic keyword matching by combining semantic AI-powered search with conventional keyword search. It interprets the meaning behind queries for highly relevant results regardless of specific naming or jargon.
Results can then be filtered and organized by domains, custom tags, object type, or data quality indicators. As a result, users can find actionable and trusted information more efficiently than with traditional data discovery solutions.
Can Alation’s Intelligent Search recommend or personalize results based on user behavior?
Alation’s search combines behavioral, semantic, and keyword ranking to personalize the search experience. For example, the interface highlights frequently searched object titles and sorts results by relevance, including usage and popularity. Overall, it streamlines access to trusted insights, so that users can make data-driven decisions to improve business outcomes.