Alation and Databricks partner to enhance data trust for AI initiatives

Alation, a data intelligence firm, has expanded its partnership with Databricks. This collaboration is part of the Alation Open Data Quality Initiative, aiming to address common challenges faced by enterprises, such as poor data quality and data silos.

The partnership aims to improve data reliability and governance, enabling data scientists, engineers, and AI/ML professionals to utilize high-quality data effectively. New tools introduced include trust flags, impact analysis, and comprehensive data profiling, which ensure data accuracy and integrity across enterprises.

This improved integration provides enterprises with tools to create a single source of truth for high-quality, AI-ready data, facilitating more informed decision-making and advancing AI strategies. The initiative includes monitoring data quality metrics, visualizing data quality issues, and offering insights into data health, making these aspects understandable and actionable for all organizational levels