Teradata Cloud Data Warehouse offers a more cost-effective cloud solution. However, the main challenge we encounter, especially in South Africa, is the limited bandwidth available for connecting to our cloud network. This is where the cost factor becomes significant, making it impractical to fully utilize the cloud due to the bandwidth constraints required for communication with the cloud. This limitation poses a major problem. While we can access certain features of cloud solutions from Teradata for free to evaluate them, it is not feasible for serving a large user base like two to three million people accessing the database. To accommodate such a user load, we would need a massive and robust pipeline connecting to the cloud.
Teradata Vantage Enterprise (DIY)
TeradataExternal reviews
336 reviews
from
and
External reviews are not included in the AWS star rating for the product.
An awesome piece of kit that that can powerful in the right hands
What do you like best about the product?
Vantage makes data insights and analysis possible for my company. We have a mixed set of abilities in our team and all can use Vantage with a little training and support from the Teradtata community.
I am especially impressed with the innovative steps teradata are taking to include Machine learning and predictive functions into the platform for customers to access. I would be interested to see where they go in the future.
I am especially impressed with the innovative steps teradata are taking to include Machine learning and predictive functions into the platform for customers to access. I would be interested to see where they go in the future.
What do you dislike about the product?
Accessing the clearscape analytics function UX. I don't have much knowledge around the docker image, what we need to do to install, and how easy bring your own model and auto deployments would be within the platform. it would be good if more practical discussions were forthcoming with this.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It is a fantastic product to hold all our data needs within the company. It handles different sources, data types and formats with ease and allows us to interrogate data and transform it into valuable MI for our customers and internally
Best Database I have used
What do you like best about the product?
Speed of response when dealing with large volumes of data, meaning you can maintain flow of thought when developing solutions
What do you dislike about the product?
(Teradata rather than Vantage specifically) Knowledge required of technical aspects for new users to understand complexities of structures
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Ability to provide client returns for higher volume areas of the business
Powerhouse Data Platform Cloud and on-prem
What do you like best about the product?
Mission critical reliability and proven technology with an ambitious technology roadmap plus deployment options across all cloud environments, VM and on-prem. N-path functionality from SQL Engine.
What do you dislike about the product?
Availability of product features on GCP and no DIY option on GCP limited to SaaS.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Bringing together data from many different business units, providing a single version of the truth and enabling advanced analytics.
Teradata made us fasters than ever!
What do you like best about the product?
It's important to emphasize how the Teradata Vantage simplifies data manipulation, particulary when dealing with data from multiple financial instituitions simultaneosly, like we have at Sicredi.
The speed at wich data queries are executed is also impressive when compared to other solutions. Another notable feature of Teradata is that, despite being a high-tech solution, it is excepcionally user-friendly. You don't need to be a technology expert to effectively use it.
The speed at wich data queries are executed is also impressive when compared to other solutions. Another notable feature of Teradata is that, despite being a high-tech solution, it is excepcionally user-friendly. You don't need to be a technology expert to effectively use it.
What do you dislike about the product?
While Teradata Vantage offers a comprehensive set of features for data science, it's worth noting that some advanced data science tasks may require more sophisticated capabilities. This presents an opportuniy for the platform to further enhance its offerings, caetring to the needs of users with advanced requirements in the field of data science.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Data integration and management of different sources of data;
Data manipulation efficieny;
User-friendliness;
And, specifically for us, the opportuny to manipullate data of many credit cooperatives at same time.
Data manipulation efficieny;
User-friendliness;
And, specifically for us, the opportuny to manipullate data of many credit cooperatives at same time.
GenAISession is interested.
What do you like best about the product?
Transformative trends and industry disruptions.
What do you dislike about the product?
Charting the future together: How customers help
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Data Analysing.
Is quick, easy to upgrade, and cost-effective
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The cloud is ten times better than physical hardware; it is more cost-effective and the upgrade process is ten times easier. Teradata Cloud options are also more affordable for anyone, especially for small companies. However, if our company expands significantly, it may become less affordable due to the costs associated with the necessary connection and bandwidth required to communicate with the servers.
What needs improvement?
South Africa must significantly improve its internet infrastructure to reduce its high costs. I believe South Africa is one of the most expensive countries in the world when it comes to obtaining high-speed internet connections. We need to establish different service level agreements with clients to ensure we have backup lines and redundancy. The crucial question we need to ask ourselves is, how reliable do we want our internet connection to be? In the case of using cloud services, it's essential to have another line as a backup in case the primary one fails. In our situation, having a backup line is definitely necessary, but it also adds to the expenses. For a major bank like ours, relying on a single connection to the cloud is not feasible; we must have a second line in place to ensure uninterrupted service in case of any issues with the primary line.
The cost of Teradata Cloud Data Warehouse has room for improvement.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Teradata Cloud Data Warehouse for a few years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I don't think there is another system in the world as stable as Teradata. They have a redundant hardware setup with double components for everything. If one component fails, another one takes over. This redundancy extends to the data side as well. The system runs on multiple disks, so if one disk fails, the data is still available on another disk, and the replacement process is seamless thanks to hot-swappable components. We don't have to shut down the entire system to replace most parts in the Teradata system. We can simply slide out the faulty component and slide in a new one. Unlike old technologies that required powering down the entire system, Teradata's architecture allows for most operations to remain functional even during maintenance. However, in certain cases, depending on the architecture, we might need to power down the systems.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Teradata Cloud Data Warehouse is highly scalable. I believe that Teradata is more scalable than IBM. Teradata is ten times faster in processing data compared to IBM. When it comes to multi-processing, IBM loses out to Teradata. For example, if we want to store files and we're running five, and we have 20 disks, restoring a certain file will be slower with IBM compared to Teradata. Other solutions may restore that file on one disk and its mirror image, but with Teradata, it functions differently. It stores parts of the file on all the twenty disks, which is why it performs so fast. Teradata's ability to utilize all the disks in the configuration through multi-processing is the reason for its speed.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support at Teradata is the best in the world. All the support engineers have university degrees, and Teradata has its own university where we can access all their courses and components available in the market. This includes other applications as well. All of these resources can be found at Teradata University. About 80 percent of the courses can be completed remotely, but there are certain aspects that require in-person attendance in a classroom setting.
To access Teradata University and its resources, being a client is necessary, and certain subscriptions must be purchased based on our specific needs and inquiries, particularly regarding the Database Administrator side. The information we can access depends on the licenses we acquire with the system.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward, but we may struggle the first couple of times; however, it is very user-friendly. Anybody can download the solution and play with it. Moreover, there is a place where we can ask for help if we encounter problems during the installation of Teradata Cloud. This is one of the reasons why Teradata is very popular, as there are always people available to assist us.
The time required to set up a cloud depends on its size. For a small Teradata Cloud, it usually takes around 45 minutes to complete the setup process.
The most important part is to do our planning and understand the client's requirements before deploying the solution. There is no point in deploying a cloud solution for a client without knowing their specific requirements. Therefore, I believe that the planning phase is the most crucial aspect. Once we have a clear understanding of what the client wants, we can proceed with setting up Teradata Cloud Data Warehouse for them.
What about the implementation team?
The implementation is done in-house by our solution architects.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Teradata used to be expensive, but they have been lowering their prices. The cost is becoming more comparable to other models, like IBM. I would rate the price a seven out of ten, with ten being the highest.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Teradata Cloud Data Warehouse ten out of ten.
Teradata Cloud Data Warehouse is plug-and-play, much like Microsoft. It is a user-friendly and efficient product, and users will be pleased with its speed.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Private Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Other
Teradata Vantage: Empowering Data-Driven Excellence
What do you like best about the product?
Unmatched Scalability: One of the standout features of Teradata Vantage is its ability to handle massive volumes of data with ease. It effortlessly scales to accommodate the ever-growing data demands of modern enterprises, ensuring optimal performance even when dealing with complex analytics tasks.
Advanced Analytics Capabilities: Vantage's rich set of analytical functions enables users to perform sophisticated analyses and derive meaningful insights from their data. Its built-in machine learning algorithms, geospatial analysis, and predictive modeling tools provide a competitive edge in today's data-driven landscape.
Unified Platform: A significant advantage of Vantage is its unified architecture, which seamlessly integrates various data types, including structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data. This versatility allows organizations to break down data silos and derive valuable cross-functional insights, fostering collaboration and driving innovation
Advanced Analytics Capabilities: Vantage's rich set of analytical functions enables users to perform sophisticated analyses and derive meaningful insights from their data. Its built-in machine learning algorithms, geospatial analysis, and predictive modeling tools provide a competitive edge in today's data-driven landscape.
Unified Platform: A significant advantage of Vantage is its unified architecture, which seamlessly integrates various data types, including structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data. This versatility allows organizations to break down data silos and derive valuable cross-functional insights, fostering collaboration and driving innovation
What do you dislike about the product?
Learning Curve: Given the extensive functionality and breadth of features offered by Vantage, there is a learning curve associated with mastering the platform. Users may require some time and training to fully leverage its capabilities effectively.
Cost Considerations: While Teradata Vantage undoubtedly delivers exceptional value, the licensing and infrastructure costs associated with the platform can be a significant investment. Small to mid-sized businesses with limited budgets may find it challenging to fully embrace Vantage without careful financial planning.
Cost Considerations: While Teradata Vantage undoubtedly delivers exceptional value, the licensing and infrastructure costs associated with the platform can be a significant investment. Small to mid-sized businesses with limited budgets may find it challenging to fully embrace Vantage without careful financial planning.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Complex Analytics Workloads: Traditional analytics platforms often struggle to handle complex analytics workloads, including advanced analytics, machine learning, and predictive modeling. Teradata Vantage offers a comprehensive set of advanced analytics capabilities, empowering organizations to perform complex analyses, develop machine learning models, and derive valuable insights from their data. It simplifies the process of implementing sophisticated analytical techniques, enabling organizations to extract maximum value from their data.
Data Security and Governance: With the increasing importance of data privacy and compliance, organizations need robust security and governance measures to protect sensitive information. Teradata Vantage addresses these concerns by providing robust security features, including data encryption, access controls, and auditing capabilities. It ensures data integrity, confidentiality, and compliance with regulations, instilling trust and confidence in users.
Data Security and Governance: With the increasing importance of data privacy and compliance, organizations need robust security and governance measures to protect sensitive information. Teradata Vantage addresses these concerns by providing robust security features, including data encryption, access controls, and auditing capabilities. It ensures data integrity, confidentiality, and compliance with regulations, instilling trust and confidence in users.
Vantage Features and Performances
What do you like best about the product?
It is the database that allows operations on huge amounts of data easily, I used this because of the parallel processing is very good and it's always a good decision to perform the database operations with minimum time and efforts.
What do you dislike about the product?
It's the database that is not common so finding the resources is not easy, always resulting in project delay. It's also very tough to understand if you are a new joiner sometimes it creates challenges of data discrepancy.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I used this tool for one of the retail projects in my organization and stored a huge amount of data, further creating several reports based on the same. It always outperformed for me.
I loved the user-friendly experience of Teradata Kylo
What do you like best about the product?
I really like the compatibility between Teradata Kylo and Github
What do you dislike about the product?
I didn't find any major downsides when using Teradata Kylo
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
By using Teradata Kylo, I created data lakes for reporting projects which helped in retrieving the needed data
Top and standard MPP database in industry
What do you like best about the product?
What I liked most is its MPP architecture which computes billions of records very efficiently. Perfect database to maintain and analyse your data wharehouse. Teradata also offers many useful utilities like breq, Fload,Tpt etc which used to load and transform the data.
What do you dislike about the product?
Nothing much I am pretty happy with teradata for its compute power.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
We used vantage to maintain data wharehouse of our health care data. We joined and transformed many tables with millions of records and streamed the data to data scientists for their analysis with help of Teradata.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Best MPP database, I love to work with Tearadata. You too will like it.
showing 41 - 50