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Alation Launches Salesforce Connector to Enhance Data Trust
We are excited to announce a new strategic partnership with Salesforce. This partnership will bring data governance and deep insights around data lineage into Salesforce Data Cloud. With this bidirectional integration, Alation joins the Salesforce Data Governance alliance.
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How to Choose the Best Enterprise Data Catalog: Key Criteria Uncovered
It's analyst report season! In the next few months, analyst firms will provide guidance on how to approach the data catalog market and key criteria for choosing a data catalog. These reports can be helpful starting points. But they should be just that: a starting point. With over 12 years of experience and a customer base of nearly 600 enterprises, including 40 of the Fortune 100, we've developed a comprehensive understanding of what truly matters in a data catalog solution to deliver business success. Here are our key criteria uncovered:
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Data Catalogs vs Metadata Management: Key Differences?
We define a data catalog as “a repository of data assets with information about that data.” It is, literally, a catalog that users, analysts, data scientists, and others can browse to find, understand, evaluate fit for purpose, and access trusted data.
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The Evolution of Data Governance: Meaning and Modern Practices
Data governance has emerged as a critical practice for organizations seeking to effectively manage and derive value from their data assets. Information is a strategic resource for businesses today, and implementing robust data governance frameworks is essential for ensuring data quality, compliance, and informed decision-making.
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What’s Your Data Worth? How Different Sectors Set Goals with Data
Modern businesses and organizations recognize the immense value of data. From multinational corporations to public-sector bodies, non-profits, and healthcare institutions, organizations recognize that quality data has become a cornerstone of strategic decision-making, revenue generation, and operational efficiency.
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Hidden Insights in Legacy Systems: How Data Leaders Can Unleash CX Innovation
Many established companies have amassed a wealth of historical data over the years, often tucked away in outdated legacy systems. This data represents a largely untapped resource, ripe with opportunities for innovation and business growth. While the data was originally collected to address specific business needs at the time, companies frequently fail to recognize the full potential value it could offer – particularly in the age of AI.
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What Is The Right to Be Forgotten? How Can Organizations Respond?
The "Right to be Forgotten" (RTBF) is a legal concept empowering individuals to request the removal of personal data from search engine results when it is outdated, irrelevant, or harmful to their reputation. Originating from a landmark 2014 ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), the RTBF has become a cornerstone of privacy legislation, particularly under the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Discussions on similar protections are emerging globally, reflecting heightened attention to privacy in the digital age.
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The Modern AI Stack Explained: Your 2025 Guide
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From Data to Business Value: Unlocking the Power of Data Products
Enterprises are awash in data. How can leaders transform all that raw data into information that delivers business value?
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Enhanced Security: Credential Management in Alation Cloud Service
As applications increasingly migrate to the cloud, security has become a critical priority. In fact, 80% of companies experienced cloud-security incidents in 2023. Cloud security encompasses several key components, including:
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Modern Data Discovery Platforms: Your 2025 Guide
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