Alation

Alation is a data intelligence platform for banks, retailers, and government agencies. Put simply, it is about building software for you when nothing off the shelf fits.

It makes the most sense for companies with a specific process to automate. Alongside the main category they mention Analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Intelligence, Data Governance and Data Integration. They are a large team, 501 to 1,000 people, which usually shapes who they work with. At that size expect formal onboarding, documentation and a longer sales cycle.

Alation is based in Redwood City, California and founded in 2012. Their site is alation.com.

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