Teradata is somewhat late in adopting cloud technology. They need to focus on the adoption of cloud to remain competitive and target customers who prefer not to invest in capital expenditures and seek a more flexible, operational expenditure approach.
Team Leader for Data Base Administrators at a government with 1,001-5,000 employees
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Top 10
2024-11-04T15:20:00Z
Nov 4, 2024
Replication needs improvement because we currently use DataMover once daily. Unlike SQL and Oracle, which have in-built replication capabilities, we don't have similar functionality with Teradata. Additionally, when backups are performed, it locks the database, preventing user access, which is a concern. Also, we need extra servers to perform backups, unlike SQL, which has embedded backup capabilities.
Senior Data Analyst at a outsourcing company with 201-500 employees
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Top 20
2024-09-11T09:38:37Z
Sep 11, 2024
Teradata has a few AI models, but in data science, we need more flexibility. We can’t be limited to what's pre-built in the database. Typically, data science projects require experimenting with different models, so the limitation is that Teradata only has basic machine learning models in its database. Data science requires more advanced modeling, and you always want to search for the best possible approach. Combining the capabilities of Teradata with custom data science models will take time to mature, but it shows promise. Teradata needs to promote it more. If they're the first to introduce things like in-database AI, they should really focus on promoting that. I haven't heard much about it, but maybe that's because the environment I’ve been working in recently has been mostly open-source. I’ve been doing applied research and freelance work that didn’t rely on robust vendor products, so I never got a chance to compare Teradata to others. I have heard about Databricks, though.
Manager, Project at a consultancy with 1,001-5,000 employees
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2024-06-03T18:29:07Z
Jun 3, 2024
Azure Synapse SQL has evolved from a solely dedicated support tool to a data lake. It can store data from multiple systems, not just traditional database management systems. On the other hand, Teradata has limitations in loading flat files or unstructured data directly into its warehouse. In Azure Synapse SQL, we can implement machine learning using Python scripts. Additionally, Azure Synapse SQL offers advanced analytical capabilities compared to Teradata. Teradata is also expensive.
Teradata is an expensive tool. Like, if you're already using Microsoft products like Windows, they'll market all their products together. And with the rise of cloud technologies, companies will adopt solutions that offer them some privileges or facilities. Similar to how SAP does it in the market, so do Microsoft and other companies. Even Oracle and other such tools are quite commonly seen compared to Teradata's competitors in everyday solutions.
The primary challenge with Teradata lies in its cost structure, encompassing subscription fees, software licenses, and hardware expenses. The management of these pricing components can be notably high. I believe there's room for improvement and investment in Teradata's ETL engine, making it more competitive with tools like IBM DataStage. Considering the growing importance of big data ecosystems, it could benefit from enhanced compatibility with platforms like Cloudera and tools like Apache Spark. It's essential to bridge the gaps and make Teradata's tools more accessible and user-friendly in the evolving landscape of data virtualization and analytics.
Teradata is a scalable data analytics platform designed to meet enterprise demands for large-scale data management and processing, focusing on performance, scalability, and security for complex query executions.As a leading data warehousing solution, Teradata integrates advanced analytics enabling organizations to derive insights from massive datasets. It supports high-volume data workloads with its architecture optimized for analytical queries. Users benefit from its robust scalability,...
Teradata is somewhat late in adopting cloud technology. They need to focus on the adoption of cloud to remain competitive and target customers who prefer not to invest in capital expenditures and seek a more flexible, operational expenditure approach.
Replication needs improvement because we currently use DataMover once daily. Unlike SQL and Oracle, which have in-built replication capabilities, we don't have similar functionality with Teradata. Additionally, when backups are performed, it locks the database, preventing user access, which is a concern. Also, we need extra servers to perform backups, unlike SQL, which has embedded backup capabilities.
Teradata has a few AI models, but in data science, we need more flexibility. We can’t be limited to what's pre-built in the database. Typically, data science projects require experimenting with different models, so the limitation is that Teradata only has basic machine learning models in its database. Data science requires more advanced modeling, and you always want to search for the best possible approach. Combining the capabilities of Teradata with custom data science models will take time to mature, but it shows promise. Teradata needs to promote it more. If they're the first to introduce things like in-database AI, they should really focus on promoting that. I haven't heard much about it, but maybe that's because the environment I’ve been working in recently has been mostly open-source. I’ve been doing applied research and freelance work that didn’t rely on robust vendor products, so I never got a chance to compare Teradata to others. I have heard about Databricks, though.
Azure Synapse SQL has evolved from a solely dedicated support tool to a data lake. It can store data from multiple systems, not just traditional database management systems. On the other hand, Teradata has limitations in loading flat files or unstructured data directly into its warehouse. In Azure Synapse SQL, we can implement machine learning using Python scripts. Additionally, Azure Synapse SQL offers advanced analytical capabilities compared to Teradata. Teradata is also expensive.
The tool's flexibility and capacity for expansion are areas of concern where improvements are required.
The solution overall needs improvement in its stability, support and pricing.
Teradata is an expensive tool. Like, if you're already using Microsoft products like Windows, they'll market all their products together. And with the rise of cloud technologies, companies will adopt solutions that offer them some privileges or facilities. Similar to how SAP does it in the market, so do Microsoft and other companies. Even Oracle and other such tools are quite commonly seen compared to Teradata's competitors in everyday solutions.
The solution’s pricing, scalability, and technical support response time could be improved.
The primary challenge with Teradata lies in its cost structure, encompassing subscription fees, software licenses, and hardware expenses. The management of these pricing components can be notably high. I believe there's room for improvement and investment in Teradata's ETL engine, making it more competitive with tools like IBM DataStage. Considering the growing importance of big data ecosystems, it could benefit from enhanced compatibility with platforms like Cloudera and tools like Apache Spark. It's essential to bridge the gaps and make Teradata's tools more accessible and user-friendly in the evolving landscape of data virtualization and analytics.