Saskia Parks

13 November 2025

Introducing Redgate Test Data Manager with AI: Smarter, Safer Test Data Management

In regulated industries like finance, healthcare, and insurance, test data management (TDM) can be quite challenging when it comes to compliance.

Developers need data that behaves like production to catch issues early, DBAs need to make sure no sensitive data leaks into non-production environments, and managers need all of this to happen fast – but without the cost or complexity of enterprise-grade solutions.

That’s why we’re rolling out new AI features in Redgate Test Data Manager: the most practical way to get production-like test data that’s fast, safe and compliant.

Balancing Realism, Speed and Compliance

If you’ve ever managed test data manually, you know how difficult it is to get the balance right. Using real production data in lower environments may give developers realistic scenarios, but it risks exposing personal identifiable information (PII).

On the other hand, writing and maintaining masking scripts, checking for accuracy, and ensuring the data still behaves like production can consume weeks or months of effort; crucial time that many teams don’t have, particularly those in smaller organizations.

They need something different – a compliant, simple-to-use solution that doesn’t require a team of data specialists or months of setup.

Redgate Test Data Manager was built with those requirements in mind, helping teams deliver compliant, product-like test data in minutes, and the new AI-powered capabilities take that one step further. The tool is now even faster and easier to use, giving you enterprise-grade privacy and performance without the enterprise overhead.

The AI Enhancements Explained

Let’s explore the new features in detail.

AI Custom Datasets: create realistic masking data instantly

Creating custom masking datasets has traditionally been a manual task. You had to identify what to mask, write your own lists, and remember specific syntax rules.

Now, with AI Custom Datasets in Redgate Test Data Manager, simply describe what you need – for example, “Redgate Test Data Manager users”, and AI generates a realistic dataset automatically.

You can then use that dataset for masking, just as you would with any built-in Redgate dataset.

The result? You and your team spend less time building datasets and more time actually testing, developing and delivering value.

AI Data Classification (coming soon): find hidden PII automatically

Even with the best data governance processes, sensitive information can hide in unexpected places. That’s where AI Data Classification comes in.

Built to scan column data patterns and formats to identify sensitive information instead of relying solely on column names, the benefits are notable: no more compliance gaps and no more manual reviews.

Whether it’s a bank account number or a Social Security number, AI spots it and classifies it automatically, so you can be confident that all PII is found and masked even in the columns you didn’t know were sensitive.

Test Data that Catches Bugs and Passes Audits

Unlike enterprise-focused tools that require dedicated specialists, Redgate Test Data Manager was designed for smaller organizations with increasing regulatory pressures and privacy concerns: often with limited resources but high compliance demands. It’s intuitive, quick to deploy, and easy to maintain.

And unlike synthetic-only tools that prioritize security over realism, Redgate Test Data Manager strikes the perfect balance: synthetic-level privacy with real-world data utility.

That means your masked data still behaves like production, so your tests are accurate, your compliance boxes are ticked, and your developers stay productive.

Delivering Real Value – Not AI Hype

At Redgate we’re not adding AI for the sake of it – we’re using it to solve real problems for our customers. Additionally, we haven’t set out to replace your expertise, reinvent your processes or add cost.

These new AI-powered capabilities in Redgate Test Data Manager are simply built to provide you with faster, safer, and more realistic test data in minutes, not months – powered by AI that’s practical, secure, and purpose-built for your team.

Want to learn more about the new AI features? See the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

See What’s Possible with Redgate Test Data Manager

If your team needs compliant, production-realistic test data fast – without the complexity of enterprise solutions – it’s time to see Redgate Test Data Manager in action. Click here for more information, and to book a demo.

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