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Purpose-built for enterprises that demand control, DreamFactory gives IT and security teams full visibility into how data is accessed, by whom, and from which applications — all from a centralized platform. Whether you're enabling AI initiatives with secure LLM access to internal data or modernizing legacy system connectivity, DreamFactory scales with your needs. Start a hosted trial or talk to our engineers to get access to an on-prem environment. 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