Alation

Software DevelopmentCalifornia, United States501-1000 Employees

Alation is a software development company based in Redwood City, California, that supplies a knowledge layer designed to help large organizations extract value from their information. Its platform supports enterprise-scale users by enabling discovery, governance, and use of data to drive business outcomes for a broad set of customers, including Cisco, DocuSign, and Nasdaq, as well as hundreds of Fortune 5000 firms. The company operates within the software industry and positions itself around data intelligence and knowledge management for the enterprise. It has been recognized multiple times by Inc. Magazine as one of the Best Workplaces, underscoring its established presence in the market.
In May 2026, Alation announced the launch of Alation AI Governance at the Gartner Data & Analytics Summit, introducing a new offering aimed at providing a system of record for AI compliance within enterprises.

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