eXate is a distributed software platform that sits at the intersection of data classification, data privacy, data sovereignty, and Attribute Based Access Control (ABAC). It embeds centralised controls into common data ingestion and distribution points. The platform consists of three core products: **APIgator** – Protects data in transit using REST and gRPC calls, integrating directly into systems or API gateways. It handles data through APIs (JSON and XML formats) as well as streaming data platforms. **DataGator & GatorSet** – Protects data at rest, supporting a wide range of databases, data platforms, and file types including CSV, fixed-width, and multiple delimiter formats. **GatorAId** – An AI agent layer that classifies data, operationalises the platform, aligns data with business terms, and simplifies the creation of rules and policies using AI models. Central services provided by the platform include: - **Data Access Management** – Allows administrators to grant or revoke access to datasets or individual dataset attributes using appropriate techniques per consumer. - **Discovery and Remediation** – Analyses the data estate and identifies privacy or security risks. - **Policy Management** – Automates consistent policy application across the data environment. - **Audit and Reporting** – Provides real-time insights into who is accessing data and enables remediation of data issues. The platform applies policies at a granular level, down to individual records and cell level, and supports dynamic, context-aware (ABAC) access controls. It is designed to help organisations meet data residency, localisation, and regulatory compliance requirements.