Alation Features
Data Governance (4)
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User Access Management
Allows administrators to assign role-based user access for specific data sets
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Dynamic Data Masking
Hides and masks sensitive data automatically based on user permissions
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Data Lineage
Provides historical insights into original data sources and transformations made to data sets
Workflow Management
Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks
Data Preparation (4)
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Search
Offers simple search capabilities to discover specific data sets
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Data Quality and Cleansing
Allows users and administrators to easily clean data to maintain quality and integrity
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Data Transformation
Converts data formats of source data into the format required for the reporting system without mistakes
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Data Modeling
Tools to (re)structure data in a manner that allows extracting insights quickly and accurately
Collaboration (7)
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Commenting
Allows users to comment on data sets to help future users better interact and interpret the data
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Profiling and Classification
Permits profiling of data sets for increased organization, both by users and machine learning
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Business and Data Glossary
Creates a business glossary for faster understanding by the average business user
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Metadata Management
Indexes metadata descriptions for easier searching and enhanced insights
Master Data Management
Verify, organize, manage & store enterprise data assets in a centralized repository
Data Storage Management
Manage and store data in a database
Data Management
Ability to handle large datasets
Artificial Intelligence (3)
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Machine Learning Recommendations
Automates recommendations for users based on machine learning functionality
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Natural Language Query
Offers natural language querying functionality for non-technical users
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Automatic Data Cleansing
Cleans data to improve quality via automation
Administration (6)
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Data Modelling
Tools to (re)structure data in a manner that allows extracting insights quickly and accurately
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Recommendations
Analyzes data to find and recommend the highest value customer segmentations.
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Workflow Management
Tools to create and adjust workflows to ensure consistency.
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Dashboards and Visualizations
Presents information and analytics in a digestible, intuitive, and visually appealing way.
Configurable Workflow
Configure existing workflows to meet your organization's needs
Rules-Based Workflow
Automates and streamlines business processes by creating a sequence of predefined rules and actions that govern the flow of work
Compliance (5)
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Sensitive Data Compliance
Supports compliance with PII, GDPR, HIPPA, PCI, and other regulatory standards.
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Training and Guidelines
Provides guidelines or training related to sensitive data compliance requirements,
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Policy Enforcement
Allows administrators to set policies for security and data governance
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Compliance Monitoring
Monitors data quality and send alerts based on violations or misuse
Real-Time Monitoring
Active monitoring of systems, applications, or networks
Data Quality (2)
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Data Preparation
Curates collected data for big data analytics solutions to analyze, manipulate, and model
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Data Unification
Compile data from across all systems so that users can view relevant information easily.
Management (6)
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Business Glossary
Lets users build a glossary of business terms, vocabulary and definitions across multiple tools.
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Data Discovery
Provides a built-in integrated data catalog that allows users to easily locate data across multiple sources.
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Data Profililng
Monitors and cleanses data with the help of business rules and analytical algorithms.
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Reporting and Visualization
Visualize data flows and lineage that demonstrates compliance with reports and dashboards through a single console.
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Data Lineage
Provides an automated data lineage functionality which provides visibility over the entire data movement journey from data origination to destination.
Data Visualization
Graphical representation of data
Security (9)
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Access Control
Authenticates and authorizes individuals to access the data they are allowed to see and use.
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Roles Management
Helps identify and manage the roles of owners and stewards of data.
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Compliance Management
Helps adhere to data privacy regulations and norms.
Deletion Management
Access Controls/Permissions
Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems
User Management
Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and other details across applications, devices or networks
Process Management
Audit Management
Plan, schedule, and execute organization's accounts and assets to ensure compliance with policies and laws
Metadata Management
Collect and maintain structured information that describes data or content
Maintainence (3)
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Data Quality Management
Defines, validates, and monitors business rules to safeguard master data readiness.
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Policy Management
Allows users to create and review data policies to make them consistent across the organization.
Data Storage Management
Manage and store data in a database
Data management (5)
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Metadata Management
Indexes metadata descriptions for enhanced insights.
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Automation Features
Ensures automation of metadata across the organization. Dynamically improves data management processes.
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Collaboration
Embedded collaboration using APIs and in-app integrations.
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Data Lineage
Provides insights into original data sources and transformations made to data sets from source to consumption of data.
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Data Discovery
Provides an interface to collect and evaluate data to identfy patterns and outliers.
Reporting (2)
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Intelligent Insights
Constantly processes metadata to provide intelligent insights.
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Dashboards
Supports 360 degree data visibility via a single dashboard.
Generative AI (8)
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AI Text Generation
Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt.
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AI Text Summarization
Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.
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AI Text Generation
Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt.
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AI Text Summarization
Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
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AI Text Generation
Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt.
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AI Text Summarization
Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
AI Compliance (3)
Regulatory Reporting
Generates reports to demonstrate AI compliance with local and international frameworks.
Automated Compliance
Helps AI systems to comply with the regulations.
Audit Trails
Maintains detailed logs of activities and changes to AI models.
Risk Management & Monitoring (2)
AI Risk Management
Evaluates legal, operational and ethical risks posed by AI systems.
Real-time Monitoring
Monitors AI models for anomalies continuously.
AI Lifecycle Management (1)
Lifecycle Automation
Automates retraining, version updates and decomissioning when the models are outdated.
Access Control and Security (1)
Pole-based Access Control (RBAC)
Restricts access to AI models and sensitive data to authorized users.
Collaboration and Communication (1)
Model Sharing and Reuse
Helps sharing AI models and best practices.
Customization - AI Agent Builders (6)
Natural Language Configuration
Supports configuration using natural language instructions.
Tone Customization
Allows users to customize the tone of agent.
Security Guardrails
Enables definition of clear security guardrails for agent actions.
API Security
Protect APIs from threats using authentication, access control and encryption
Data Security
Protect sensitive data for digital privacy
Authentication
Verify the identity of users/devices to enable secure access
Functionality - AI Agent Builders (6)
Omni-channel Support
Provides support across web, mobile, messaging apps, and other channels.
Agent Branding
Allows customization of agent branding, including visual appearance and conversational style.
Proactive Response Capabilities
Equips agents with proactive response capabilities based on predefined triggers.
Seamless Human Escalation
Facilitates seamless escalation to human employees for complex issues.
Multimedia Support
Supports various file formats
Multi-Modal Input Support
Processing different types of input like text, voice, images etc.
Data and Analytics - AI Agent Builders (3)
Analytics & Reporting
Provides analytics and reporting on agent performance and interactions.
Contextual Awareness
Offers agents the ability to maintain contextual awareness across interactions.
Data Privacy Compliance
Ensures compliance with data privacy and governance requirements.
Integration - AI Agent Builders (5)
Workflow Automation
Automates workflows and actions based on agent responses.
API Usage
Allows the use of APIs for advanced agent configuration.
Platform Interoperability
Enables interoperability with multiple platforms for unified experiences.
CRM Data Integration
Allows integration with CRM data to ground agent responses in business context.
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Agentic AI - Machine Learning Data Catalog (6)
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Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
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Multi-step Planning
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
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Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
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Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
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Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Agentic AI - Data Governance (8)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Multi-step Planning
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Natural Language Interaction
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Active Directory Integration
Integrates with Active Directory
Agentic AI - AI Governance Tools (7)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Multi-step Planning
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Natural Language Interaction
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
Additional Functionality (114)
Metadata Extraction
Retrieval of embedded metadata that is present within a file
Automatic Backup
Data is backed up automatically to prevent data loss
Search/Filter
Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria
Collaboration Tools
Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together
Activity Tracking
Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems
Authentication
Verify the identity of users/devices to enable secure access
Data Security
Protect sensitive data for digital privacy
Data Mapping
Track the management and flow of data throughout the organization
Archiving & Retention
Moving and separately storing data that is not actively used or continuous storage of data for compliance purposes
Data Discovery
Discover and connect variety of data sources to the application for analysis
Data Catalog
An organized inventory of all data assets
Multiple Data Sources
Allows users to manage data from a number of sources
Categorization/Grouping
Organize and group data or items based on various criteria
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Reporting/Analytics
View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data
Tagging
Attach digital tags to documents and assets for identification, search, or monitoring purposes
Drag & Drop
Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Role-Based Permissions
Set & manage permission levels based on user roles and restrict access to only authorized individuals
Single Sign On
Allow users to access multiple services after entering their login credentials once
Data Governance
Collection of processes, policies, and standards to manage the storage & usability of enterprise data
Content Library
Centralized repository to store content and assets
Data Synchronization
Synchronizing data between two or more devices/systems and automatically updating changes to maintain consistency
Data Import/Export
Import and export data to and from software applications
Access Controls/Permissions
Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems
Data Visualization
Graphical representation of data
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Reporting & Statistics
Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns
Data Migration
Move from one database to another, or upgrade the version of database software being used
Archiving & Retention
Moving and separately storing data that is not actively used or continuous storage of data for compliance purposes
Data Capture and Transfer
Import, collect, and capture data from multiple sources
Audit Trail
A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc.
Data Synchronization
Synchronizing data between two or more devices/systems and automatically updating changes to maintain consistency
Single Sign On
Allow users to access multiple services after entering their login credentials once
Customizable Reports
Alter the layout and content of reports
Data Profiling
Examines, analyzes, and organizes data to create relevant summaries or graphs.
Authentication
Verify the identity of users/devices to enable secure access
Role-Based Permissions
Set & manage permission levels based on user roles and restrict access to only authorized individuals
Tagging
Attach digital tags to documents and assets for identification, search, or monitoring purposes
Secure Data Storage
Securely stores data to prevent data loss or breaches
Data Security
Protect sensitive data for digital privacy
HIPAA Compliant
Compliant with HIPAA, which sets standards for sensitive patient data protection
SSL Security
Security protocol that ensures secure, encrypted communication over the internet, safeguarding sensitive data from unauthorized access
Risk Assessment
Initiate collection and analysis of known risks
Data Mapping
Track the management and flow of data throughout the organization
Search/Filter
Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria
Self Service Portal
Online portal through which end users can access the system, manage tasks, or obtain information
Multiple Data Sources
Allows users to manage data from a number of sources
Document Storage
Store and organize documents in a centralized system
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
Activity Tracking
Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems
Automatic Backup
Data is backed up automatically to prevent data loss
Visual Analytics
Interact with data visualization elements, such as charts and graphs, to drill down into data
Version Control
Track revisions and updates made to files and navigate between different versions
Scalability
Manage a growing amount of work to meet increased demand without compromising performance
Personalization
Adjust communications based on previous interactions or personal preferences
Data Extraction
Automatically retrieve and pull information from documents, websites, images, data sets, and other sources
Webhooks
Event-driven HTTP callback that automatically sends real-time data between applications
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
Natural Language Processing
Process and analyze human language in text or audio form
Fallback Handling
Automatically switching to secondary AI model(s) during failure or hallucinations
Drag & Drop
Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components
Multiple LLM Models
Ability to interact with various large language models, such as GPT-4, Claude 3, Gemini, Llama 3, and more
Built-in AI Assistant
Chatbot or AI assistant that answers queries and provides recommendations within an application
Automated Testing
Execution of software tests by leveraging automation tools
Data Governance
Collection of processes, policies, and standards to manage the storage & usability of enterprise data
Collaboration Tools
Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together
Pre-built Templates
Pre-defined templates within a library for common cases such as contracts, websites, emails, and more
Agent Design Tools
Designing how agent will communicate, take decisions and behave in different scenarios via flowcharts, scripts, or visual editors
Deep Learning
Artificial neural networks using multiple layers of processing are used to extract progressively higher level features from data.
Model Training
Process of testing an ML algorithm by feeding it training data to learn from
Analytics
Tools for the systematic analysis of various types of data or statistics
Single Sign On
Allow users to access multiple services after entering their login credentials once
Debugging
Detect and remove errors
Deployment Management
Manage the processes involved when making the application ready for use
Proactive Error Detection
Managing and resolving errors that occur during program execution to maintain stability
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Metadata Management
Indexes metadata descriptions for enhanced insights.
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Data Lineage
Provides insights into original data sources and transformations made to data sets from source to consumption of data.
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Data Discovery
Provides an interface to collect and evaluate data to identfy patterns and outliers.
Data Governance
Collection of processes, policies, and standards to manage the storage & usability of enterprise data
Data Aggregation
Collect, process and structure data from multiple sources for further analysis
Compliance Management
Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier
Search/Filter
Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Data Migration
Move from one database to another, or upgrade the version of database software being used
Configurable Workflow
Configure existing workflows to meet your organization's needs
Workflow Management
Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks
Archiving & Retention
Moving and separately storing data that is not actively used or continuous storage of data for compliance purposes
Policy Metadata Management
Group policies by type for easy classification and discovery
Tagging
Attach digital tags to documents and assets for identification, search, or monitoring purposes
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Big Data Analytics
Examine large amounts of data to uncover hidden patterns, correlations, and other insights
Data Security
Protect sensitive data for digital privacy
Metadata Extraction
Retrieval of embedded metadata that is present within a file
Data Integration
Combining data from different sources and providing a unified view
Dashboard
Assembly of graphs and charts for visualizing and tracking statistics/metrics
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Data Catalog
An organized inventory of all data assets
Data Profiling
Examines, analyzes, and organizes data to create relevant summaries or graphs.
Data Connectors
Connect to big data sources
Data Visualization
Graphical representation of data
Reporting/Analytics
View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data
Data Glossary
A collection of terms that define data key characteristics
Data Quality Control
Establish guidelines about how much and what kind of data can be stored in the repository
Data Management
Ability to handle large datasets
Data Sampling
Selects, manipulates and analyzes subsets of data points to identify patterns/trends
Data Modeling
Conceptual model of how data items relate to each other
Data Mapping
Track the management and flow of data throughout the organization
Data Dictionary Management
Stores definitions of the data elements and their relationships (metadata) and how they are retrieved for the user
Secure Data Storage
Securely stores data to prevent data loss or breaches
Version Control
Track revisions and updates made to files and navigate between different versions
Document Database
Type of non-relational database that helps store, query, record and manage data in JSON formats
Access Control
Regulate who can view information within the system
AI/Machine Learning (1)
AI/Machine Learning
Software program that continuously adjusts its behavior based on observed data
Decision Support (1)
Decision Support
Tools that provide relevant information at specific times to support judgments and courses of action
Collaboration Tools (1)
Collaboration Tools
Provides a channel for team members to share AI models, media files, communicate, and work together
Access Controls/Permissions (1)
Access Controls/Permissions
Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems
Task Management (1)
Task Management
Create, manage and track all task activities and progression
Real-Time Monitoring (1)
Real-Time Monitoring
Active monitoring of systems, applications, or networks
Natural Language Processing (1)
Natural Language Processing
Process and analyze human language in text or audio form
AI Policy Mapping (1)
AI Policy Mapping
Automatically map and compare AI governance policies with actual development and deployment practices
AI Risk Management (1)
AI Risk Management
Identify and prioritize AI risks using advanced algorithms, prevent critical vulnerabilities, and mitigate risks when required
Ethical AI Monitoring (1)
Ethical AI Monitoring
Measure AI systems' ethical alignment to ensure compliance, fairness, transparency, and security
Audit Trail (1)
Audit Trail
A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc.
Integration into Third Party Applications (1)
Integration into Third Party Applications
Embed/link applications into third party software so it can be accessed within a third party system
Product Lifecycle Management (1)
Product Lifecycle Management
Manage and track all stages of a product lifecycle, from its conception, design, development, and deployment
Proactive Recommendations (1)
Proactive Recommendations
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
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