Alation Introduces AI-Driven Data Products Builder for Streamlined Data Management
Alation Inc. has unveiled its Data Products Builder Agent, an AI-powered tool designed to transform raw data into trusted, reusable data products. This innovation aims to alleviate the workload of data teams and enhance data accessibility for business users and AI applications.
LONDON, May 12, 2025 — Alation Inc., a leader in data intelligence, has introduced the Data Products Builder Agent, a cutting-edge AI tool designed to streamline the transformation of raw, unstructured data into trusted, reusable data products. This launch addresses the growing demand for high-quality, AI-ready data in enterprises.
Addressing Data Challenges
Modern businesses face significant hurdles in managing data. Data teams are often overwhelmed by under-documented data and repetitive requests from analysts. The rise of AI initiatives has further intensified the pressure to deliver data that is not only human-readable but also machine-consumable.
How the Data Products Builder Agent Works
The Data Products Builder Agent automates the data product lifecycle, from curation to publishing, within the Alation Data Products Marketplace. Key features include:
- Automated Data Product Creation: Leverages AI to generate data product specifications based on user prompts.
- Built-in Governance: Ensures compliance with data contracts, ownership, and certification standards.
- Business Alignment: Aligns data products with business needs and AI demands, tracking usage and feedback for continuous improvement.
Industry Collaboration
Alation has joined the Open Data Products Specification (ODPS) Technical Steering Committee, reinforcing its commitment to open, interoperable data ecosystems. The company’s data products adhere to the ODPS standard, a YAML-based framework for portable metadata.
"Alation’s decision to join ODPS is a significant milestone in advancing the standardization of data products," said Jarkko Moilanen, Founder of ODPS.
Upcoming Events
- Gartner Data & Analytics Summit 2025: The BBC, an Alation customer, will discuss its data transformation journey in a session titled "Building the Digital First BBC by Transforming into a Data Product Organization." Learn more.
- Webinar: "What is a Data Product—and How Do You Build One?" on May 22, 2025. Register here.
About Alation
Alation serves over 600 global enterprises, including 40% of the Fortune 100, with solutions for self-service analytics, cloud transformation, data governance, and AI-ready data. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, Alation has been recognized multiple times as one of the Best Workplaces by Inc. Magazine.
Media Contact: Ashley Womack Sr. Director, Corporate Marketing 650-504-2647 ashley.womack@alation.com
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