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.