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Description

Traditional Data Lakes frequently simplify their role to merely serving as inexpensive raw data repositories, overlooking crucial elements such as data transformation, quality assurance, and security protocols. Consequently, data scientists often find themselves dedicating as much as 80% of their time to the processes of data acquisition, comprehension, and cleansing, which delays their ability to leverage their primary skills effectively. Furthermore, the establishment of traditional Data Lakes tends to occur in isolation by various departments, each utilizing different standards and tools, complicating the implementation of cohesive analytical initiatives. In contrast, Smart Data Lakes address these challenges by offering both architectural and methodological frameworks, alongside a robust toolset designed to create a high-quality data infrastructure. Essential to any contemporary analytics platform, Smart Data Lakes facilitate seamless integration with popular Data Science tools and open-source technologies, including those used for artificial intelligence and machine learning applications. Their cost-effective and scalable storage solutions accommodate a wide range of data types, including unstructured data and intricate data models, thereby enhancing overall analytical capabilities. This adaptability not only streamlines operations but also fosters collaboration across different departments, ultimately leading to more informed decision-making.

Description

IBM Storage Scale is an innovative software-defined solution for file and object storage, allowing organizations to create a comprehensive global data platform tailored for artificial intelligence (AI), high-performance computing (HPC), advanced analytics, and other resource-intensive tasks. In contrast to traditional applications that typically manage structured data, current high-performance AI and analytics operations are focused on unstructured data types, which can include a variety of formats such as documents, audio files, images, videos, and more. The software delivers global data abstraction services that efficiently unify various data sources across different geographic locations, even integrating non-IBM storage systems. It features a robust massively parallel file system and is compatible with a wide range of hardware platforms, comprising x86, IBM Power, IBM zSystem mainframes, ARM-based POSIX clients, virtual machines, and Kubernetes environments. This versatility enables organizations to adapt their storage solutions to meet diverse and evolving data management needs. Furthermore, IBM Storage Scale's ability to handle vast amounts of unstructured data positions it as a critical asset for enterprises aiming to leverage data for competitive advantage in today's digital landscape.

API Access

Has API

API Access

Has API

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Integrations

Amazon S3
Apache Kafka
Apache Spark
Azure Marketplace
Hadoop
IBM Fusion
Java
Python
SQL
Scala

Integrations

Amazon S3
Apache Kafka
Apache Spark
Azure Marketplace
Hadoop
IBM Fusion
Java
Python
SQL
Scala

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

$19.10 per terabyte
Free Trial
Free Version

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Vendor Details

Company Name

ELCA Group

Founded

1968

Country

Switzerland

Website

www.elca.ch/en/smart-data-lake-builder-efficient-way-lay-foundations-smarter-data-lake

Vendor Details

Company Name

IBM

Founded

1911

Country

United States

Website

www.ibm.com/products/storage-scale

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