[November 24, 2008] Teradata Debuts Data Warehouse Packages Tweet (Wireless News Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Teradata, a company solely focused on data warehousing and enterprise analytics, has introduced Teradata Accelerate, bundled packages of hardware, software and services, which enable companies to deploy and realize business value from their data warehouse investment. "Teradata is introducing 'one-stop data warehousing' packages to help customers swiftly set up and gain business value. Teradata Accelerate packages include all that is needed to get started in data warehousing, including the Teradata Database, a Teradata platform, software and consulting services," said Darryl McDonald, chief marketing officer, Teradata. "Because of the tremendous depth of Teradata's experience and market-leading technology, we have made it easy and affordable for companies to quickly benefit from the best data warehousing on the market today. We will quickly install a low cost, low risk solution, without any integration surprises - intelligence ready to deliver to users in just days." "Teradata Accelerate packages can be deployed within 10 to 120 days depending on the business purpose, and the packages start at $350,000. These are all implemented and managed by a single data warehouse vendor with more than 25 years of proven experience, unlike others who don't have everything a company needs," said Randy Lea, vice president, Teradata products and services. "Teradata Accelerate packages help companies jump start their data warehouse and provides a solid foundation which can be extended as the customers' needs evolve, providing true investment protection." According to the company, Teradata Accelerate packages are available now for building base foundation data warehouses, for marketing and finance functions, as well as for various industries. In addition, Teradata Accelerate includes packages built with partners' applications. "Teradata Accelerate for Marketing is a unique offering. It is differentiated in the market by providing a complete business appliance package, not just technology pieces and parts," said Claudia Imhoff, Ph.D., president and founder of Intelligent Solutions, Inc., a provider of data warehousing and business intelligence technology and strategy. "Teradata Accelerate includes everything a marketing department needs to quickly get up and running. For companies with complex multi-channel CRM needs, Teradata provides marketing software optimized and integrated with its high-performance analytical database platform -- that can seamlessly scale up from thousands to many millions of customers. Teradata is offering a complete data warehouse-driven turnkey marketing solution. That translates into a quick and total business solution for marketers." "The Teradata Accelerate program is a great idea. There's no safer choice than Teradata technology plus Teradata consulting, bundled in a fixed-cost offering," said Curt Monash, president of Monash Research. "The Teradata Purpose Built Platform Family members are optimized for a broad range of business intelligence and analytic uses." The Teradata Accelerate packages were developed in close cooperation with a number of Teradata strategic partners such as Business Objects, an SAP company; IBM; Informatica and MicroStrategy, the company said. "Working closely with our partners, we've defined and delivered the market-leading Teradata Accelerate program which offers true value," said Lea. "Teradata's long history with its partners allows our joint technologies to ensure a seamless integrated experience for customers." ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) ((Distributed on behalf of 10Meters via M2 Communications Ltd - http://www.m2.com)) ((10Meters - http://www.10meters.com)) Copyright ? 2008 Wireless News [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]