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Cloud for Vector Databases](https://www.actian.com/blog/databases/when-to-choose-on-premises-vs-cloud-for-vector-databases/) - [The Hidden Cost of Vector Database Pricing Models](https://www.actian.com/blog/databases/the-hidden-cost-of-vector-database-pricing-models/) ## Customers - [Tieto](https://www.actian.com/customer-stories/tieto/) - [Academy Bank](https://www.actian.com/customer-stories/academy-bank/) - [Ed Miniat Holdings LLC](https://www.actian.com/customer-stories/ed-miniat-holdings/) - [Seyfor](https://www.actian.com/customer-stories/seyfor/): Seyfor and Actian have maintained a longstanding partnership, with Seyfor depending on Actian's database product to drive its ERP solutions\. This collaboration underscores Seyfor's trust in Actian's technology to deliver robust functionality and reliability to their clients\. - [Allegheny HealthChoices](https://www.actian.com/customer-stories/allegheny-healthchoices/) ## Glossary - [Data Quality \| The Enterprise Guide to Data Quality](https://www.actian.com/glossary/data-quality/) - [How to Train Generative AI?](https://www.actian.com/glossary/how-to-train-generative-ai/): To train an AI model, AI algorithms are given training data, which they use iteratively to tune their intended function\. Generative Pre\-trained Transformer \(GPT\) models apply deep learning algorithms to large language models to assimilate knowledge about a subject matter to interact with confidence and accuracy\. - [What is a Data Marketplace?](https://www.actian.com/glossary/data-marketplace/) - [What is Data Discovery?](https://www.actian.com/glossary/data-discovery/) - [What is Data Ownership?](https://www.actian.com/glossary/data-ownership/): As organizations collect more data from multiple systems, sources, and teams, it becomes increasingly important to establish clear lines of accountability\. Without defined data ownership, issues such as inconsistent data definitions, duplicate records, and security vulnerabilities can emerge and go unaddressed\. ## Guides - [What is a Business Glossary? Definition \& Examples](https://www.actian.com/business-glossary/) - [The Enterprise Guide to Data Lineage](https://www.actian.com/data-lineage/) - [The Enterprise Guide to Data Quality](https://www.actian.com/data-quality/): Data quality ensures that information is accurate, complete, and reliable for business use\. High\-quality data supports better decision\-making, reduces operational errors, and strengthens trust in analytics and reporting outcomes\. - [Data Contracts: Definition, Components, and Implementation Guide](https://www.actian.com/data-contracts/) - [What is Data Quality Management?](https://www.actian.com/what-is-data-quality-management/): Data quality management \(DQM\) ensures the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of data through processes like validation, cleansing, and enrichment\. It helps organizations make better decisions, improve operational efficiency, and maintain compliance\. A strong DQM strategy is essential for leveraging data effectively and gaining a competitive advantage in today's data\-driven landscape\. ## Landing Pages - [Where Enterprise AI Runs](https://www.actian.com/lp/where-enterprise-ai-runs/) - [Data Sovereignty Demo](https://www.actian.com/lp/data-sovereignty-demo/) - [Data Products and Data Contracts: The Foundation for AI Success](https://www.actian.com/lp/data-products-and-data-contracts-the-foundation-for-ai-success/) - [AI Readiness](https://www.actian.com/lp/ai-readiness/) - [Data Sovereignty by Design](https://www.actian.com/lp/data-sovereignty-by-design/) ## News Articles - [Why Context is a Differentiator When Companies Implement AI](https://www.actian.com/?news_article=why-context-is-a-differentiator-when-companies-implement-ai) - [AI Doesn't Just Need More Data\. It Needs Business Context\.](https://www.actian.com/?news_article=why-ai-agents-need-context-not-just-data-semantics-context-management-shortlist-2) - [How Data Catalogs Enable AI\-Ready Data Architectures](https://www.actian.com/?news_article=how-data-catalogs-enable-ai-ready-data-architectures-2) - [On\-Prem's Comeback, Qualtrics' New Playbook, and Why AI Needs Context, Not Just Data](https://www.actian.com/?news_article=on-prems-comeback-qualtrics-new-playbook-and-why-ai-needs-context-not-just-data) - [Why AI Agents Need Context, Not Just Data \| Semantics \& Context Management ShortList](https://www.actian.com/?news_article=why-ai-agents-need-context-not-just-data-semantics-context-management-shortlist) ## Press Releases - [HCLTech and Anthropic Sign Global Premier Partnership to Scale Governed Agentic AI Across Global Enterprises](https://www.actian.com/company/press-releases/hcltech-and-anthropic-sign-global-premier-partnership-to-scale-governed-agentic-ai-across-global-enterprises/) - [Actian Gains Momentum With Recognition From Four Major Analyst Firms](https://www.actian.com/company/press-releases/actian-gains-momentum-with-recognition-from-four-major-analyst-firms/) - [Actian Wins ‘Best Data\-Driven SaaS Innovation’ in The 2026 SaaS Awards](https://www.actian.com/company/press-releases/actian-wins-best-data-driven-saas-innovation-in-the-2026-saas-awards/) - [Actian Recognized for Metadata Management Innovation in 2025 Data Breakthrough Awards Program](https://www.actian.com/company/press-releases/actian-recognized-for-metadata-management-innovation-in-2025-data-breakthrough-awards-program/) - [HCL and Google Cloud Expand Partnership to Deliver BI Platform](https://www.actian.com/company/press-releases/hcl-and-google-cloud-expand-partnership-to-deliver-accelerated-business-intelligence-platform/): HCL brings its Hybrid Cloud Data Warehouse offering, Actian Avalanche, to Google Cloud ## Videos - [Ingres User Day](https://www.actian.com/video/ingres-user-day/) - [HCL Informix Virtual User Day](https://www.actian.com/video/hcl-informix-virtual-user-day/) - [Webinar – Data, Explored \#8 – Is AI Governance Data Governance?](https://www.actian.com/video/webinar-data-explored-8-is-ai-governance-data-governance/) - [BARC \- Data Products, Contracts \& AI With Captions \- Video 5](https://www.actian.com/video/barc-data-products-contracts-ai-with-captions-video-5/) - [BARC \- Data Products, Contracts \& AI With Captions \- Video 4](https://www.actian.com/video/barc-data-products-contracts-ai-with-captions-video-4/) ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://www.actian.com/category/uncategorized/) - [Data Intelligence](https://www.actian.com/category/data-intelligence/) - [Data Strategy \& Insights](https://www.actian.com/category/data-strategy-and-insights/) - [Data Management](https://www.actian.com/category/data-management/) - [Product \& Technology](https://www.actian.com/category/product-and-technology/) ## Products - [Analytics Engine](https://www.actian.com/?taxonomy=blog-products&term=analytics-engine) - [VectorAI DB](https://www.actian.com/?taxonomy=blog-products&term=vectorai-db) - [AI Analyst](https://www.actian.com/?taxonomy=blog-products&term=ai-analyst) - [Actian Data Observability](https://www.actian.com/?taxonomy=blog-products&term=actian-data-observability) - [Actian Data Intelligence Platform](https://www.actian.com/?taxonomy=blog-products&term=actian-data-intelligence-platform) ## Products - [Actian Data Observability](https://www.actian.com/product/data-observability/) - [Actian Data Intelligence Platform](https://www.actian.com/product/actian-data-intelligence-platform/) - [Premium](https://www.actian.com/product/data-observability/premium-data-observability/) - [AI Analyst](https://www.actian.com/product/ai-analyst/) - [Premium](https://www.actian.com/product/actian-data-intelligence-platform/premium/) ## Optional - [Sitemap index](https://www.actian.com/sitemap_index.xml)