Analyst Report
Forrester Wave™ for Data Governance Solutions, Q3 2025
AI is reshaping data governance, from policy management to embedded intelligence. See which vendors are leading the charge and what capabilities matter most now.
In its latest evaluation on the topic, Forrester's vendor profile of Alation states: "Alation's differentiated strategy centers on shifting governance from passive documentation to intelligent, agentic workflows. Its bold vision is to organically embed governance into daily workflows and align metadata with business outcomes.
Access this report to learn:
Why data governance must evolve—and what AI makes possible now
What core capabilities define the top solutions in 2025
Who’s gaining the most from automation, federation, and embedded trust
How top vendors deliver business-ready governance at scale
Why Alation was named a Leader, with the highest scores possible across 11 criteria, including vision, roadmap, and adoption.
Whether you’re building your governance playbook or looking to scale smarter, this report is your roadmap to intelligent, AI-powered data stewardship.
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