Has enabled faster data processing and improved team productivity through multi-parallel query execution
What is our primary use case?
There are two major use cases for Teradata. One is that whatever data we cleanse and aggregate, we push it to Teradata for our business users. We create some ETL pipelines and automate them. The second use case is for data wrangling. Whatever data we publish to Teradata is used for various analyses, various SQLs, and a lot of dashboards sit on top of Teradata.
My most recent project was for inferring the Net Promoter Score for one of the largest Australian banks where I used Teradata for ETL and data analysis. The entire cleaned data of the bank was stored in Teradata, wherein we had eight to ten different datasets coming in from different sources that were aggregated or converged into Teradata. Using that data, we developed certain business rules on top of that aggregated dataset, which was further fed into Tableau that sat on top of Teradata. Using that data, we were able to infer the customer Net Promoter Score for a rolling six-week average.
What is most valuable?
The first thing that I appreciate about Teradata is its multi-parallel processing. Whatever queries we execute on Teradata, they are blazingly fast, so it offers really fast connectivity. Secondly, it also provides the MultiLoad feature, by which I can upload my Excels directly to Teradata or CSVs to analyze the data. The third feature is the QUALIFY or ROW_NUMBER keywords that I really appreciate about Teradata. The fourth thing is the way Teradata stores data in a columnar format for faster query processing, which is also one of the best features.
The multi-parallel processing and fast query execution of Teradata have benefited me and my team greatly. What really happens is that we store multiple copies of the data, one in Teradata and the other in our HDFS or object storage. When we had to query the data from the object storage, it was really slow, but when we discovered that this dataset is also available in Teradata, it was really fast, especially related to the NPS project that I was discussing. That is probably one of the use cases that I can recall.
Teradata has positively impacted my organization since its inception. Earlier, whatever data we used to house was in HDFS, then we migrated to cloud, and now we are using Teradata, but Teradata has also moved to cloud. Teradata has immensely helped our organization to fetch the data at a faster rate, which has saved us quite a lot of time. That is probably the very best thing about Teradata.
What needs improvement?
Teradata could be improved by having a web interface that can really help users to plug and play. Right now, what is required is that I have to install a desktop app for Teradata and then set up the connections. If the same thing were available in a web interface, that would be really helpful.
For how long have I used the solution?
Since I started my career, I have been using Teradata. It has been more than seven years that I have been using Teradata.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability of Teradata is really great. Whenever we need more resources, we can add that in Teradata, and when not needed, we can scale it down as well. All in all, it is very good.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have not used other solutions personally, but I have seen a use case of Redshift getting used earlier in my current organization. I have also seen the use of object storage prior to using Teradata fully. What I can see now is that we are moving away from object storage because we want faster results, which is why we use Teradata.
What was our ROI?
I have seen a return on investment through time saved, specifically saving fifteen to twenty percent of the time.
At least fifteen to twenty percent of our time has been saved using Teradata, which has positively affected team productivity and business outcomes.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Before choosing Teradata, I evaluated other options such as Snowflake and Redshift. These were some of the options available.
What other advice do I have?
My advice to others looking into using Teradata is to go for it if you need faster processing, multi-parallel processing, or more security. I would rate this product an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Ligthning Fast Data
What do you like best about the product?
The power and the speed to return a large data analysis
What do you dislike about the product?
Nothing. It's a good company.
We are very well served.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
We now can process invoices on a large scalel. Blocking shell companyies.
Best tool in the Shop
What do you like best about the product?
a very reliable database that can withstand any thing thrown at it and never flinch.
What do you dislike about the product?
Sometimes teradata sales folks do not seem to listen to what we are telling them
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
using teradata we can bring the whole company and represent it in a single environment using their industry models
Teradata vantage On Premise product review
What do you like best about the product?
Teradata on premise solution with database functions available as part of SQL queries.
What do you dislike about the product?
The Teradata studio software complexity.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Teradata ML package running machine learning functions and data processing in database and in memory which is faster.
Has improved data quality, optimized reporting processes, and enabled predictive insights across business units
What is our primary use case?
My main use case for Teradata involves data analytics, data mapping, and data process improvement.
I use Teradata for our in-in processes such as revenue reporting. We have utilized it for procurement to pay and analyzed all the data points from procure to settlements to payments, ensuring that the right data has been sent, checking the data status, and guaranteeing the cleanliness and quality of the data.
We are using Teradata for generative AI related to data mapping, data content, and data distribution.
What is most valuable?
The best features that Teradata offers include the security around the data, which has been a key issue for us. Teradata locks down the data, providing us with a quality of data we can trust when sending it to external portals and third-party tools such as Salesforce.
Teradata's security helps our organization meet compliance requirements such as GDPR and IFRS, and it is particularly essential for revenue contracting or revenue recognition. Additionally, we rely on it due to our HIPAA requirements.
The analytics features and the dashboards in Teradata have been extremely helpful for us.
Teradata has positively impacted our organization by allowing our team to reduce from 27 people down to eight, consolidating our headcount. It has resulted in better performance improvement within our team as we now cover nine business units instead of 18, thanks to the data performance, which has increased data visibility and helped the enterprise achieve a higher rate of internal return on financials.
We have observed a lesser level of churn with our customers; we have been able to maintain more customer relationships because we have access to more data and analytics, allowing us to predict customer needs anywhere from three to nine months ahead of time.
What needs improvement?
The limitation we encountered was related to speed, prompting us to increase our AWS cloud thresholds and benchmarks on the servers, adding more throughput. We have been testing that, but speed remains one of our key issues.
The integration has been awesome because of the platforms and their usage, and usability is great. The most challenging aspect is finding Teradata resources, so we are focusing on internal training and looking for more Teradata experts. If Teradata could provide a list of certified experts, that would be fantastic.
I rated Teradata a nine because the main area for improvement is the bandwidth of resources that could assist us in applying to our projects, specifically more certified and expert resources. The market share of Teradata professionals is limited, creating an issue for us.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Teradata for 12 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Teradata's scalability is great; it's been awesome.
How are customer service and support?
The customer support for Teradata has been great.
I would rate the customer support a nine on a scale of 1 to 10.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I previously used Oracle Data Store, but we switched due to problems with integration, speed to market, talent, and security issues.
What was our ROI?
We have realized a return on investment, with a reduction of staff from 27 to eight, and our current return on investment is approximately 14%. Our target is a 30% internal rate of return. Overall, our performance improvement and KPIs have increased by about 22%, but we are aiming for another 17% to capture in synergy dollars.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Our experience with pricing included a staged pricing model based on units and servers, the cost per subscription, and the data usage, which involved about five different points in our pricing model. We spent roughly $295,000 on setup costs, and we have a five-year license.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Before choosing Teradata, we evaluated several options, including Snowflake, Teradata, Oracle Data Store, SAP MDM, and two other products whose names I don't remember.
What other advice do I have?
My advice for others looking into using Teradata is to conduct co-pilot type projects first; I recommend executing use case projects to truly see the value and understand how much it helps.
We are just a customer and do not have any other business relationship with this vendor.
On a scale of one to ten, I rate Teradata a nine.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Ten years and still going
What do you like best about the product?
Integration of functionality into a cohesive package.
What do you dislike about the product?
Smaller community of users than other popular platforms.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Teradata Vantage provides us with a cost effective platform that helps meet our performance goals as our analytics usage continues to develop and grow.
Teradata vantage review
What do you like best about the product?
the support team are responsive and they do what they can to help.
What do you dislike about the product?
when we need to improve performance on a complex query
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
we use it to host our data wherehouse
Advantages of using Teradata Vantage
What do you like best about the product?
The possibility of training models in database
What do you dislike about the product?
does not have all the ML libraries - it is somewhat limited
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Business data integration, avoid information silos
A reliable and scalable analytical solution for public banking
What do you like best about the product?
What I value most about Teradata Vantage is its ability to efficiently process large volumes of data, its scalable architecture, and its seamless integration with visualization and development tools. Additionally, the specialized technical support has been key to the success of the implementation. The ability to perform complex analyses directly on the data warehouse without needing to move the data, compatibility with languages like SQL, Python, and R, and the ease of consolidating multiple sources of information into a single platform. This has allowed for improved strategic and operational decision-making at Banco Nación.
What do you dislike about the product?
Some administrative interfaces could be more intuitive for non-technical users. It would also be useful to have more localized documentation and examples adapted to the Latin American context. Finally, the licensing model could offer greater flexibility for public environments with budgetary constraints.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Teradata Vantage has enabled the resolution of critical issues related to data fragmentation, slow information processing, and lack of traceability in regulatory reports. Thanks to its scalable architecture and integration capability, we have managed to consolidate multiple sources into a single institutional data warehouse, improving operational efficiency, data quality, and strategic decision-making.
Scalable, reliable, and Optimised for Complex Workloads
What do you like best about the product?
High Performance Query execution, Scalable Data Integration, Advanced Analytics and reporting
What do you dislike about the product?
User interface, Cost Optimisation is required, Integration with Emerging Technologies
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Handles Large Scale data queries with excellent speed and reliability, even for complex joins across billions of rows. Efficiently process and integrates data from multiple source systems, maintaining consistency and accuracy
