News & Announcements 📣

Hi everyone 👋We’re making learning Ataccama even more accessible! Starting today, all our on-demand training in Ataccama Academy is completely free for our customers. But that’s not all—certification is now available and free too! 🎉This means you can:✅ Access all on-demand training materials anytime, at no cost✅ Get officially certified without any fees✅ Upskill and master Ataccama ONE with easeWe’re committed to empowering you with the best learning experience possible and this wouldn’t be possible without your continuous feedback. Thanks to your input in our 2024 Community Survey which heavily influenced the team to take this decision ⚡️ Now, ready to level up?Join the Academy today and access all on demand trainings for free 👈 Start by signing-in or filling the form to create a new account on the Academy and confirm your registration from the email you receive from us. From then on, you will be able to access on demand trainings catalog and start learning. Please note that issuin

The best path to success is getting the most out of the tools you have. When you optimize resources, automation, and software, you save time, reduce costs, and protect your sanity. Through Ataccama One and our Agentic platform, we strive to help our users succeed by ensuring they understand exactly what they can do with our product and how it fits their use cases. That’s why we’ve reinvigorated our product enablement webinars.Each quarter, we host an enablement webinar that highlights the latest enhancements to Ataccama One and our Agentic platform. In these sessions, we spotlight the improvements included in each version and explain how they impact you as a user. The webinars include live demos, reviews of specific use cases, and live Q&A sessions with our product team.Our most recent webinar covered version 16.3, so let’s review some of the highlights, features, and common questions.What were the major focuses of the 16.3 release?For this release, we focused on three major trends

Being able to trust your data is critical for data intensive industries, but the ability to detect anomalies before they become a problem isn’t always enough. When a pipeline fails, teams need to know not only what was impacted, but also who can fix it and how. Without that ability, issues can spread, impacting dashboards, AI bots and reporting across the board as well as bringing in new compliance issues for the team to face. Which is where this enhancement comes in.  Ataccama One has been updated with new versions of our Data Observability features, improving monitoring, alerts and a plethora of other features. While Ataccama has always included data observation functionality, we’ve worked to strengthen existing features and provide new ones to our users. Including focuses on improved alerting, impact analysis and monitoring. So issues can be found and resolved in a timely manner. But why does this update matter to you? Updated pipeline monitoring: Improved pipeline monitoring across

Ataccama had a lot of cool updates last week and is coming up in the next few weeks, so lets do a quick run through of them all! While not all encompassing these are some cool highlights that impact you the most. So let's kick this off with Gartner! Ataccama named Leader in Gartner: Last week Ataccama was named leader in Gartner, specifically for augmented data quality solutions. Which is exciting news, especially off the heels of Forrester naming us a leader in data quality earlier this month.  But recognition and accolades aside, what’s more interesting is what this means for users. Gartner stated that, “By 2027, 70% of organizations will adopt modern data quality solutions to better support their AI adoption and digital business initiatives." This is a growing space, and having experience and a software leading the way means that our users and their companies are ahead of the curve compared to everyone else. With this recognition as well, Ataccama is on the right track to keep provi

 This morning, Forrester released their newest Data Quality report, The Forrester Wave™: Data Quality Solutions, 2026, highlighting and evaluating companies specializing in the data quality space. In their evaluation, they named Ataccama as a leader in the space! But what does that really mean? Well lets dive in a bit together. Highlights of the Report: With the recent evolution of AI and importance of data quality across the board, this report was fine tuned to focus on vendors who drive data quality solutions as a major focus of their platform and was evaluated based on a number of factors including their vision, innovation within the space, usability, architecture and development roadmap. In this most recent report, Forrester graded us with the highest score in the Strategy category (a 5.0!), which encompasses vision, innovation and roadmap specifically. Additionally, we were called out as an ‘ideal fit for enterprise solutions’, thanks to our strong automation, observability functi

Snowflake Ventures has invested in Ataccama! Bringing meaningful improvements to the way many teams will build and operate data pipelines inside the Snowflake AI Data Cloud.  If your work involves ingestion, transformation, observability, or preparing data for Cortex or Snowflake Intelligence, you can expect a smoother and more reliable experience as these updates roll out.What’s changing: Ataccama is expanding its Snowflake-native execution so more trust-layer features run inside Snowflake itself. These updates include: Pushdown execution of validation and data quality rules into Snowflake compute Data Quality Gates that enforce checks inside SQL and Python pipelines Unified trust signals for quality, observability, lineage, and policies across the medallion architecture Alignment with Cortex and Snowflake Intelligence so AI workloads begin with complete and well-understood dataThese improvements strengthen the trust layer that supports Bronze, Silver, and Gold stages of the medallion

Last week had the pleasure of sharing with many of you our latest updates, announcements and having thoughtful discussions during our FWRD event. For the folks who attended, we appreciate your time and hope you enjoyed the event! If you’d like to provide any feedback, thoughts or best moments, we’d love to hear them in the comments or through our surveys. To those we weren’t able to attend, never fear as the recordings for each event are available through our on-demand gallery. Some of the highlights from the event included:The official announcement of our new agentic platform and did a deep dive into the product itself. Going over best practices for the business, including the launch of our new best practices space on the Community. Mike McKee and Elisa Cottingham of Truist sitting down to discuss the best ways of bridging data and business with real world examples from within Truist. There was so much more discussed, highlighted and showcased however, so be sure to check out the on-d

Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting Jessie Smith, VP of Data Quality, and Edris Ibrahim, Senior Sales Engineer, who shared the newest update to the Ataccama product with the community: Data Quality Gates.But for those who missed the webinar, fear not! We haven’t forgotten about you. In this blog, we’ll go over some of the highlights and open the floor for your questions.  But first, let’s cover the basics: What is Data Quality Gates?Example of how Data Quality Gates flows within a medallion architecture. Data Quality Gates is a lightweight Python library and can be integrated into your data pipelines to perform live data quality checks as data flows through. This allows for a proactive, not reactive, response to potential issues, addressing problems during the data pipeline process, rather than after everything is completed.With Data Quality Gates, users can define clear rules and automations that notify them when data fails to meet quality standards and enables teams to catch an

Hi everyone! 👋 Thanks for joining our Ataccama ONE v16.2 webinar last week. From AI-powered data lineage to compact diagrams and faster performance, there’s a lot to explore. We’d love to know — which new feature are you most excited about? ✨AI-powered data lineage – Plain-language explanations of data transformations.   Compact lineage diagrams – High-level, drill-down views of data flows.   Edge processing for secure lineage – Extract metadata without moving sensitive data.   Performance enhancements – Pushdown for BigQuery/Azure Synapse + Databricks Unity Catalog.  Your feedback helps us understand what matters most to you and guides what we build next. Please vote here and share your thoughts in the comments — we’d love to hear how you plan to use these features! 👀🎥 Missed the webinar? You can watch the recording here to catch all the details. 

Hi Data People Community!We recently launched the Ataccama Data Dictionary, where you can browse through and familiarize yourself with key data management terms. The entries include definitions as well as handy examples, helping you understand the terms even better. 🔗 Explore it here: Ataccama Data Dictionary You can imagine this guide as having an all-inclusive, user-friendly guide to your data universe. Well, that's precisely what the Ataccama Data Dictionary is designed for. Whether you're a data architect, analyst, or just someone passionate about data, this dictionary is your go-to resource. 📚 What's in Store for You?1. Centralized Data Knowledge: The Ataccama Data Dictionary acts as the epicenter of your data management work. It provides a clear, structured overview of data management terms with examples. Gain an in-depth understanding of what is data quality, data observability, and business terms within the dictionary.2. Enhanced Collaboration: Collaboration just got a whole

Hi everyone, We’re thrilled to share that Ataccama has once again been recognized as a leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Augmented Data Quality Solutions!This marks our fourth consecutive time named as one of the three leaders out of twelve data quality vendors in this report and our 12th inclusion overall, reinforcing our commitment to innovation in data quality and trust.This achievement wouldn’t be possible without you, our community. Your feedback, engagement, and collaboration—whether through Gartner Peer Insights review submissions, interviews, early testing, or day-to-day discussions have helped shape Ataccama ONE into the robust platform it is today. All of these played a huge role in our recognition by Gartner.🔎 Key takeaways from the report:✔ AI-Powered Data Quality: AI capabilities are more critical than ever, and Ataccama continues to lead with 10 traditional ML and 13 generative AI features in Ataccama ONE.✔ Recognition of ONE AI agent: Gartner highlighted o

Hi community 👋 We’ve recently published our The Ataccama Data Trust Report 2025, where we found a significant 20% of businesses lack a formal data governance framework, hindering their ability to fully capitalize on AI opportunities. The report also highlights that while 42% of organizations prioritize regulatory compliance, only 26% focus on it within their data teams, indicating a gap that could lead to regulatory fines and erosion of customer trust. To bridge this gap, it's essential to implement robust data governance practices, ensuring data accuracy, security, and compliance. This not only mitigates risks but also builds a solid foundation for AI and other data-driven initiatives.​ Understanding your organization's data trust level is a vital step toward achieving these goals. How? We invite you to participate in our 3-minute Data Trust Survey to assess your data trust score🎯. Your participation will provide immediate insights, benchmark your organization’s data trust level, an

Hi everyone 🙋‍♀️A couple months ago we published our first Community Feedback Survey and we had an overwhelming number of responses from all our community members so thank you so much for taking the time to contribute and share your suggestions with us.If you’d like to share your thoughts, you can still participate in the survey here. One of the repeated ask was on having more Best Practice posts and Use Case articles on the community - and we would like to make this happen ✒️This is also your sign🎇 to share that good practice you had implemented lately, or a tip you think our wider community can benefit from. Please share in the comments ideas for topics, use cases (how are you planning to use Ataccama, or a certain feature - what is the challenge you are facing), any examples or tips you are looking for 👇 Thank you ✨

Are you based in the Asia-Pacific region - this one is for you ✨We are thrilled to invite all our members based in the APAC region to join our dedicated APAC Regional User Group! This group is a private space for you to connect with fellow Ataccama customers and partners from all over the Asia-Pacific region. Whether you are a data engineer, a data leader, or a data analyst, this user group aims to bring you the latest updates, best practices, and exclusive events for APAC region you need on your Ataccama journey. Why join the APAC Regional User Group?✨ Networking: Connect with other data professionals in your region and share insights, tips, and best practices. 🎓 Learning: Gain access to exclusive events, webinars, and training sessions tailored for the APAC community. 💬 Discussions: Participate in lively discussions about the latest features, product updates, and use cases specific to your needs. 🆘 Support: Get help from other Ataccama users who understand the unique challenges an

Hi everyone 👋Last week hundreds of data leaders, engineers, practitioners, and innovators came together to join us at FWRD 2024, including many of our community members. We wanted to start by saying a big thank you to all for taking part as participants and as speakers, sharing your thoughts, and questions with us live. This FWRD has been nothing but an exciting teaser to what’s to come in 2025!  That being said, if you’ve missed or need a recap, here is a quick wrap of FWRD 2024 highlights ✨  🏁The era of data and role of Chief Data OfficerWe kicked-off FWRD with Ataccama CEO, Mike McKee’s keynote on the role of CDO’s and tips for success. Mike spoke how business is interested in data more than ever to be able to stay competitive. Enter the CDO role.Mike McKee’s three key tips for CDOs to become successful are:Strong data culture. Foster a strong data culture where everyone understands the value of data and actively participates in data quality initiatives. Data products over data pr

Hi community 👋Last month we took part in the DAMA Day Prague in the Czech Republic for a full day of presentations, inspiring talks and discussions. It was great to meet some of our members in person and have in real life conversations! In this post, I want to share some highlights from the day as well as a sneak peek into what’s coming into Ataccama soon... 👀 Ataccama CTO Roman Kucera talked about Large Language Models with Enterprise Data, changing the way we retrieve information focused on Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), and the role of AI Agents. If you’d like to hear more about AI Agents - save your spot for FWRD 2024, our annual conference. One of the earlier talks was on Data Management challenges within organizations by David Jez, CDO titled “Importance of Company Culture in Data Management Program Adoption”. In Ataccama, this is something we frequently speak with our users so I wanted to bring the six points David touched upon and ask for your thoughts. The six risks m

 Hi everyone!Ataccama FWRD 2024 is almost here—and with it, a star line up of Ataccama and industry experts taking the stage 🎤 This year, we’ll have specialized tracks just for data leaders, practitioners, and Ataccama users—you won’t want to miss it!With sessions ranging from Strategic leadership in the age of AI, Navigating the future of data & AI in telecom and beyond, Quantifying the value of data initiatives to  Bridging data and business: Women leaders driving valuable outcomes is just a teaser for what you can expect. You will also get the opportunity to hear from our community members @Catherine, @Monicazim, @Chantale Boulanger, @jwrightinit who are speaking in FWRD to share their expertise, insights, and, strategies in data quality and master data management. 👉 Check out the full agenda and secure your spot now.👈We can’t wait to see you there!

Hi community 👋Last week we had our first ever in person community meetup in Sydney 🐨 and this is just the beginning!From our 2024 Community Feedback Survey it was apparent that after years of virtual gatherings, this year, we all started to feel the need for more in person events, learning and connecting with each other face to face. So, we are ready to organize our next (of many) community meet up (s) 🥳However, we have a question - where should we gather next?We are open for suggestions community, let us know in the comments the city & country you’d like to have the next Ataccama Community meetup and we will try to make it happen!Any suggestions for agenda, speakers, and topics are also welcome 👇

Hi everyone 👋 We are excited to share that Ataccama will be attending the DAMA Day in Prague, Czech Republic happening on Monday, September 30th! Our very own Roman Kucera, Ataccama CTO will be giving a talk on LLMs with Enterprise Data at 3:00 PM CEST. This will be an excellent opportunity to gain insights into Large Language Models and their applications within enterprise data environments. Roman will talk about Retrieval Augmented Generation, the role of Data Catalogs and LLM agents followed by a live demo. We would love to meet with any members of our community based in the Czech Republic who are also attending the event. This is a great chance to connect, share experiences, and discuss the latest trends in data management.Let us know if you are coming in the comments and we are looking forward to seeing you there!🙌

Hi community! We are so excited to share with you our premier virtual event - FWRD 2024 🚀FWRD is our virtual event designed to connect you with industry leaders and empower your data-driven journey in the age of AI. This is your opportunity to learn from experts, gain valuable insights, and move your data and business FWRD.Why You Should Attend:Exclusive Insights for Our Customers: Gain firsthand knowledge from industry leaders and Ataccama experts on how to maximize your current data strategies and stay ahead in the AI-driven era. Latest Platform Innovations: Discover the newest features and updates to the Ataccama platform, including our highly anticipated AI copilot.  Connect with Like-Minded Professionals: Network with other data professionals and share your experiences, challenges, and successes. This is your opportunity to connect with peers who understand the unique demands of managing data in today’s fast-paced world.What to Expect:Leadership Strategies: Hear from C-suite exec

Hi everyone!If you have been around for a while you might have heard of a customer led initiative called Client Led User Group (CLUG) initiated and led by one of our members @Catherine for years now! With Catherine’s effort the group became a space for customer discussions and sharing platform for years during the quarterly meetups. We have been thinking of a new way, a new chapter for the group with Catherine and hence we are excited to announce that we are moving the CLUG under the Ataccama Community umbrella ☂️Whether you are new to the group or an experienced member we are so excited to invite you to our (re) Launch Event taking place on September 12th at 10:30 AM EDT with Mike McKee’s welcome and introduction to Ataccama’s community followed by a shared agenda led by Catherine. You can already register to join!➡️ Register here ⬅️ Join the Client Led User Group in the Ataccama Community Any questions? Thoughts?  Looking forward to seeing you there!

Hi everyone 🙋‍♀️ We’ve been cooking up something special behind the scenes, and we are so excited to share it with all of you! 🚀Here’s a little hint: it’s bigger than an update and more thrilling than a usual announcement. Imagine a place where data enthusiasts come together, ideas flow freely, and every moment is a step into the future of data management! 🤔✨Stay tuned, keep guessing, and mark your calendars… something amazing is about to unfold, and we want each one of you to be part of the excitement. Can you feel the anticipation building? We sure can!If you have any guesses about what’s coming, drop them in the comments below! Who knows, you might just hit the nail on the head! 😉💬Keep an eye out for the big reveal coming next week and get ready to be part of an unforgettable experience. Until then, happy guessing! 🎉

Hi everyone,  Our round-ups are now coming into your inbox monthly📩Each month you can expect to get to know our new community members, find out the latest best practices, questions, and news from our community members and Ataccama experts 😎 This week’s round-up features our next in person meetup plans and call for ideas on best practices and use cases🚀 🗺️Decide on the location of our next community meetupWe need help with deciding where to plan our next community meetup! Where should we gather next and which topics should we cover? Let us know in the comments under the community article or contact us directly. What topics you’d like to see covered on the community?Our Community Feedback Survey showed that the majority of you would like to see more best practices and use cases! We would like to make that happen — share your suggestions for topics and ideas in the comments. 🧪Share your feedback with our PM team   🤝Give a helping hand to the community - share your solutions  ✨Best P

Hi community 👋 Ataccama’s Community is a place for asking all questions Ataccama, sharing knowledge, and collaboration. Our space is here for all our members to learn from each other’s experience and expertise. Some of you might have seen that early this year we launched our revamped recognition program and it’s been great to see so many of you taking place on the leaderboard, leveling up through the ranks by sharing your Ataccama best practices and use cases, engaging and helping other community members with their questions. While leaderboard points showcase your participation in the community, we also have badges that symbolize your accomplishments (more on this coming soon!). 📆As part of our recognition program, we are excited to share that our first-ever community roadmap event is taking place on July 9th led by Ataccama’s newly appointed CPO, Jay Limburn. How can I join?This event is exclusive and invite-only to Data Pioneer-ranked members. All Data Pioneers and above will recei

Hi everyone! Our round-ups are now coming into your inbox monthly📩 Each month, we will introduce the new community members, and bring you questions, best practice articles, and news from our community members and Ataccama experts 😎This week’s round-up features our product roadmap session and best practices from the community 🚀 ⚡Last week to become a Data Pioneer & join our first ever product roadmap session⚡ Want to join Ataccama’s new CPO, Jay Limburn, and our product team for an exclusive Product Roadmap session?If you want to join the session, it's simple to visit the community and start engaging! The moment you do this you'll become a Data Pioneer and be able to register to join this session. The first exclusive event is on July 9th, 8 AM PST, for all customers and partners holding Data Pioneers rank and above. Invites will be sent to your community emails.Here are just a few ways to get your Data Pioneer rank:Three posts where you share your expertise in a best practice art