AI is Easy when Data is Ready

Data Layer for Enterprise AI

The Architecture

Access. Understand. Deliver. One fabric for agents and pipelines.

Three layers, one fabric. Connect to anything, enrich it with context, and deliver it through every integration pattern that agents and pipelines need.

Enterprise AI Apps

Agents

Workflows · Agentforce

Chatbots

Microsoft Copilot

Claude · OpenAI · Copilot

Coding tools, agents

Microsoft Copilot

Cursor · Claude Code · Copilot

MCP clients

Lovable and more

NexlaDemocratized conversational UI
Layer 3Deliver EverywhereServe every data consumer
AI Delivery & Core Pipelines
Layer 2Understand EverythingRaw data to agent-ready, with context
SemanticsRelationshipsDocumentsSchemaNexsetsMetadataOperational Data
Helix Context Layer
DataOps · Governance · Security

Enterprise Systems

Operational systems of record

SaaS systems of engagement

Warehouses & lakehouses

Streams · CSV · JSON · Mainframe

Unstructured · WebPDF · HTML · Markdown
Access, Understand, Deliver on one fabric.

MCP Studio

Describe your task. Get a governed MCP server.

Tell us the workflow you want an agent to run. Express scopes the systems, tools, and permissions, and assembles one governed MCP server.

Helix

The Context Layer Built for Agents

Agents hallucinate when they lack context. Helix eliminates that. Helix is Nexla’s cross-cutting context engine. It ingests enterprise documents, Nexset metadata, system schemas, pipeline history, and web search – then stores everything in a unified Knowledge Graph and Vector DB.

Nexsets
Governed data products with schema, semantic types, and policy.
Documents
Contracts, policy files, wikis, support tickets.
References
API docs, common data models, lookups, ontologies, related-entity joins.
Pipeline history
Lineage, versions, runtime configurations.
Agentic Probe

Discover What’s Worth Connecting, Automatically

Most data tools require pipelines before you know if the data is useful. Agentic Probe flips that by autonomously exploring your connectors and scanning databases, file systems, and APIs to identify what is actually relevant.

You get a shortlist recommendation of high-value data ready to become MCP tools, without writing a single line of integration code.

01SCANdatabases, file systems, and APIs explored autonomously
02EVALUATEscored for business relevance and MCP tool candidacy
03BUILDhigh-value data becomes a tool for task-based MCP servers, no pipelines required


Proven Impact

1T+

Records and Actions processed each month

10K+

Data pipelines across enterprise customers

360°

Context from Data, Documents, Video, Actions

1000+

Connectors

<1 week

Median time to deploy a new connector with AI connector builder

15+

Gartner recognitions and report inclusions

Loved By Customers

#1 Rated on Gartner Peer Insights and G2

Recognized by Industry Experts

Nexla’s innovation in modern data integration and AI has been acknowledged in leading industry reports, awards, and peer reviews. Recognized for delivering cutting-edge solutions, Nexla continues to earn accolades for empowering enterprises with seamless, scalable, and trusted data solutions. Learn more about Nexla

Nexla is proud to be recognized in the G2 Summer 2026 Reports. Our sincere thanks to the users who trust us every day.

Nexla earned 7 badges across 34 G2 Summer 2026 Reports.

Honorable Mention

Magic Quadrant for Data Integration

Gartner
Recognized In

16+ Gartner Hype Cycle Recognition ’24-’25

Gartner
Identified As

Top-rated for Data Integration: ’22–’25

Gartner Peer Insights
Identified As

Cool Vendor for Data Fabric

Gartner

Security You Can Trust at Scale

Built to protect your data at every stage—from ingestion to delivery.

  • SOC 2 Type II Compliant
  • HIPAA, GDPR, and CCPA Compliance
  • Integrated End-to-end Security
  • Enhanced Privacy
  • Secure in Development
  • Local Data Processing
  • Advanced Secrets Management
  • End-to-End Lineage and Audit Trails
  • Continuous Security Vulnerability Testing
Learn more about Nexla enterprise security
Nexla: Security You Can Trust at Scale

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nexla handle identity and security for AI agents?

Nexla uses a zero-trust identity model designed for MCP. When an AI agent makes a request, identity flows from the MCP client through the gateway to the connector: the user’s auth key resolves to a source-level credential, and data source policies are enforced at the origin – not just at the API boundary. This means every data access is authenticated and authorized at the source, with full audit trails, regardless of which agent or application made the request.

How does Nexla's MCP Gateway decide which tools to show an AI agent?

Nexla’s MCP Gateway uses enterprise context, including user role, current task, and access permissions, to dynamically assemble the right set of tools for each agent request. Rather than exposing every available tool at once, the Gateway’s Context Engine, Tool Router, and Policy Check components work together to ensure agents see only the tools they’re authorized to use and that are relevant to the task at hand. This reduces agent confusion, improves accuracy, and enforces data governance automatically.

What is the Agentic Probe and how does it work?

The Agentic Probe is an AI-driven data discovery engine that autonomously explores your connected data sources – scanning databases, file systems, and APIs, to identify data entities that could become valuable MCP tools for your agents. Rather than requiring you to build a pipeline before you know if data is worth connecting, the Probe evaluates business relevance and tool candidacy first. It surfaces a shortlist of high-value candidates, ready to be converted into governed Nexsets, without writing any integration code.

What makes Nexla different from traditional data integration platforms?

Nexla is purpose-built for AI agents, not just analytics dashboards. Traditional platforms (Informatica, Fivetran) were designed for batch analytics. Nexla delivers semantic intelligence, real-time (<5 min), agent-native protocols (MCP), and natural language interface (Express.dev). Result: Deploy in days, not months.

How does Nexla reduce AI hallucinations?

Hallucinations happen with incomplete context. Nexla’s Nexsets include semantic metadata (agents understand “customer” across systems), quality validation, business context, and lineage tracking. Customer example: 95% reduction in claims processing errors.

What is Express.dev and how does it work?

Conversational data engineering platform for data pipelines. Describe what you need in plain English, Express builds it. Example: “Connect Salesforce to Snowflake, sync accounts daily” → pipeline generated in 3 minutes vs 3 weeks traditional. Try it free at express.dev

How long does it take to implement Nexla?
  • POC: Minutes (Express.dev self-service) to 2-5 days (guided)
  • Production: 1-2 weeks (simple), 4-8 weeks (complex enterprise)
  • Partner onboarding: 3-5 days vs 6 months traditional Why faster: 700+ pre-built connectors, no-code interface, built-in compliance
Is Nexla secure and compliant for enterprise use?

Yes. SOC 2 Type II, HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA compliant. Features: End-to-end encryption, RBAC, data masking, audit trails, local processing option, secrets management. Trusted by healthcare, financial services, insurance, government. Learn more: nexla.com/security

Why not build MCP servers and connectors in-house?

A focused team can build a few connectors and one MCP server. The real cost is everything after the prototype: schema evolution, rate limit handling, retry logic, RBAC, audit logs, and error handling. Industry estimates put time to feature parity at 18 to 24 months minimum. Every engineer building connectivity infrastructure is not building what differentiates your business. Nexla ships 700+ connectors, governed MCP via MCP Studio, and Nexsets in production from day one.

Is Your Data Layer Ready for Enterprise AI?