Alation

Alation is a data intelligence platform that helps organisations understand, document, and share their data assets. It functions as a searchable catalogue where teams can find datasets, track data lineage, and collaborate on insights. Rather than having data knowledge scattered across spreadsheets and Slack messages, Alation creates a central repository where business and technical users can document what data exists, where it comes from, and how it should be used. This is particularly useful for larger organisations where data governance and discoverability are ongoing challenges. The platform supports both automated metadata extraction and manual curation, allowing teams to build institutional knowledge around their data landscape.