Top 10 Microsoft Parallel Data Warehouse Alternatives

Snowflake is a cloud-based data warehousing solution for storing and processing data, generating reports and dashboards, and as a BI reporting source. It is used for optimizing costs and using financial data, as well as for migrating data from on-premises to the cloud. The solution is often used as a centralized data warehouse, combining data from multiple sources.

Oracle Exadata allows enterprises to run any Oracle Database workload with the highest performance, scale, availability, and security on fully compatible cloud and on-premises infrastructure. Exadata uses a scale-out design with unique optimizations that include persistent memory, SQL query offload, and built-in resource management to optimize performance for OLTP, analytics, machine learning, and mixed workloads running in consolidated environments. By running hundreds or thousands of optimized Autonomous Database and Exadata Database instances on Exadata Cloud or Cloud@Customer infrastructure, customers are able to minimize their infrastructure, reduce management, improve developer productivity, and lower total costs by up to 40%, as described in Wikibon’s analysis (PDF).

VMware Tanzu is a robust data warehousing and analytical tool designed for large-scale data operations. It supports Business Intelligence (BI) applications and is frequently used for predictive analytics, making it ideal for forecasting trends and patterns. Additionally, it's a powerful tool for ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes, facilitating efficient data integration and preparation for analysis.

Key features praised by users include its scalability and performance, particularly for handling large datasets and complex queries. Its strong analytics capabilities enable sophisticated data analysis and reporting, while extensive support for parallel processing enhances speed and performance in managing data workloads. Greenplum's ability to integrate with various data sources and tools further adds to its utility in developing comprehensive data solutions.

Organizations that deploy VMware Tanzu report significant improvements in operational efficiency and team collaboration. The tool reduces task completion times, streamlines processes, and enhances workflow organization, leading to higher productivity and better project management outcomes.

SAP BW4HANA is a data warehouse solution developed by SAP for businesses looking to analyze big data in real time. It is designed to run on the SAP HANA database, offering improved performance and optimized processing of large data sets. SAP BW/4HANA provides an array of advanced analytics capabilities, including predictive analytics, text analytics, and spatial data processing. It also offers a modern, intuitive user interface and streamlined data modeling and administration tools, making it easier for businesses to access, manage, and utilize their data.

Oracle Database Appliance is the easiest and most affordable way for small or medium-size organizations to run Oracle databases and applications and is an ideal platform for remote and edge computing environments. Customers reduce Oracle Database deployment times and management workloads using a prebuilt integrated system with management automation. As demonstrated in IDC’s business value study (PDF), Oracle Database Appliance lets customers grow revenue and control costs, delivering up to a 498% return on investment (ROI) over five years.