The beginning of a new year is a great time to take stock of where you are and where you want to go – things you want to do, learn, change, and eliminate. You set goals, make resolutions, and dedicate yourself to becoming a better version of yourself.
These aspirations typically also include the desire to simplify: to dial down the noise and complexity of modern life and get a better handle on all the mayhem. You want less chaos, more control, and better outcomes, not only personally but in your professional life as well – especially if your work revolves around data and analytics at scale.
Good news: Teradata Vantage in the cloud has your back when it comes to analytic simplicity, control, effectiveness, and results. We’re here for you.
Really?
Yes, I’m serious. Just think about it:
- You’ve got all types of data in all kinds of formats coming from all sorts of sources with varying levels of value.
- You’ve got myriad internal users with all manner of ever-changing analytic tools and languages, not to mention applications and ecosystem components.
- You’ve got pressure to reduce costs, be more responsive, stay a step ahead of your stakeholders, and have a solid foundation for handling future requirements.
- You want flexibility: zero vendor lock-in, minimal risk yet superior performance, resource elasticity with uptime guarantees, and the ability to leverage your existing data, processes, and training.
- And, of course, you prefer minimal up-front commitment but also want to be treated like a king by folks you trust and who really know your business and are experts at what they do.
That pretty much sums it up, right? You want it all, and you need it now.
No worries, we’ve got you, fam: Vantage in the cloud delivers all of this – today.
Really?
Yes, it’s true. I’ll explain.
Let’s start by reminding ourselves what Vantage is, since not everyone got the memo about how the former Teradata Database was recently renamed and relaunched with powerful new embedded capabilities such as machine learning and graph analytics which complement the venerable SQL Engine that has been refined over decades.
In short, Teradata Vantage is the platform for Pervasive Data Intelligence. It is the only software of its kind, capable of managing all your data, all the time, so you can analyze anything, deploy anywhere, and deliver analytics that matter. Vantage offers full integration with your favorite tools and languages, leading analytic engines, and new sources of data to deliver the answers you need to create better business outcomes.
If that sounds like a lot, it is – but that’s OK, because we’re talking about Teradata here. We’re the folks who basically created the enterprise analytics category a few decades ago and are now leading the way toward what’s next in terms of helping firms get the most value from their data. So, relax: Vantage is real, it’s proven, it’s available today, and customers love it. It’s a winner.
Even better, Vantage is available in the cloud virtually wherever and however you want to consume.
Really?
Yes, I’m giving you the skinny here, true facts. Indeed, let’s list the nine (9) ways for buying and consuming Vantage in the cloud:
Amazon Web Services
- As-a-service – we provision and manage the AWS resources for you in a dedicated environment
- Do-it-yourself on an Hourly (On-Demand) basis – zero commitment, pay as you go, in your environment
- Do-it-yourself with a 1-year or 3-year term – portable software, volume discount, in your environment
Microsoft Azure
- As-a-service – we provision and manage the Azure resources for you in a dedicated environment
- Do-it-yourself on an Hourly (On-Demand) basis – zero commitment, pay as you go, in your environment
- Do-it-yourself with a 1-year or 3-year term – portable software, volume discount, in your environment
Teradata Cloud
- As-a-service – we provision and manage dedicated Teradata infrastructure for you in one of our data centers
On-Premises
- As-a-service – we provision and manage dedicated Teradata infrastructure for you in your data center(s)
Private Cloud
- Private Cloud – we help you provision the software on a VMware-based environment in your data center(s) using commodity hardware that you own and manage
Pretty sweet, right? We offer literally nine (9) different ways to consume the world’s most excellent software for analytics at scale in the cloud. That’s a lot of choice with a lot of flexibility, all designed to make it easy for you to proceed with confidence knowing that you’ve got plans B, C, D, E, F, G, H, and I available in case you decide to change your mind.
So, relax. The new year brings new hope, new opportunities, and new beginnings. Take a deep breath and rededicate yourself to higher goals and more meaningful aspirations. And know that when it comes to analytics in the cloud, Teradata Vantage can handle all your analytics wherever you want them – thereby freeing up time for you to focus on becoming a better version of yourself (
which was the whole point from the start!).
Cheers and Happy New Year
Brian Wood is director of cloud marketing at Teradata. He has over 15 years' experience leading all areas of technology marketing in cloud, wireless, IT, software, and data analytics. He earned an MS in Engineering Management from Stanford, a BS in Electrical Engineering from Cornell, and served as an F-14 Radar Intercept Officer in the US Navy.
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