Alation Inc., the data intelligence company, is launching Alation Anywhere for Google Chrome to streamline contextual data discovery and empower users to act on data intelligence within Chrome.
According to Alation, the extension allows users to seamlessly search, preview, and retrieve critical metadata from Alation without leaving their browser, delivering trusted, governed data at the point of need for real-time, enterprise-wide decision-making and accelerated time to value.
The extension is the latest addition to Alation Anywhere, which integrates data intelligence into Slack, Microsoft Teams, Excel, and Google Sheets.
Additionally, the new extension surfaces critical data intelligence—such as business term definitions, metadata previews, and database details—directly in the browser, eliminating the need to switch away from Chrome.
By delivering trusted, contextual, and up-to-date data exactly when and where it’s needed, enterprise users can collaborate more effectively, analyze data more efficiently, and make informed decisions.
"Organizations today are overwhelmed by the influx of data from countless sources, creating unprecedented complexity in managing their data environments," said Diby Malakar, VP of product management at Alation. "The Alation Anywhere for Google Chrome extension directly addresses this challenge by delivering trusted, governed data straight into the user’s browser. It empowers teams to instantly find, understand, and act on data—without disrupting their workflow. This isn’t just a productivity tool; it’s a critical asset that accelerates decision-making, reduces errors, and drives meaningful business outcomes in today’s decentralized, data-driven world."
Key benefits of the Alation Anywhere for Google Chrome extension include:
- Streamlined data discovery: With Intelligent Search, teams can instantly discover trusted data and BI assets using natural language search. This democratizes access to data across the organization, allowing users to locate relevant data assets quickly without specialized knowledge.
- Automated metadata preview: The extension enhances productivity by providing automated, side-by-side previews of data assets in Snowflake’s Snowsight, Power BI, and Looker dashboards alongside Alation’s rich metadata. This comprehensive view lets users explore contextual metadata, like schemas, tables, and BI objects, all without leaving Chrome.
- Seamless access to glossary definitions: Users can quickly search for and understand standardized organizational terms directly within Chrome. With glossary definitions readily available, teams can maintain consistency across reports, presentations, and daily tasks without disrupting their workflow.
The Alation Anywhere for Google Chrome extension is available through the internal add-on page within Alation and searchable through the Chrome Marketplace.
For more information about this news, visit www.alation.com.