Accelerate Data Access- How the Denodo Platform Powers High-Performance Queries
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Whether you’re making strategic business decisions, optimizing operations, or just trying to stay ahead of the competition, you need your data to be at your fingertips—fast. That’s where the Denodo Platform steps in as your go-to solution for high-performance data delivery within a data fabric.

How does the Denodo Platform make your queries run at lightning speed, even in complex, distributed environments? Let’s dive in.

The Backbone of Performance: Data Virtualization Architectures

When it comes to making your data work for you, not all architectures are created equal. Data virtualization is a game-changer, especially when it comes to establishing a logical data architecture. This unified, flexible, and scalable framework abstracts the complexity of your underlying data sources. By creating a virtual layer that integrates data from a variety of  systems, data virtualization enables seamless access and management across your entire data ecosystem. Generally, data virtualization solutions fall into two main categories:

  • Specialized Data Virtualization Layers: This is Denodo’s sweet spot. Picture this—a smart layer that sits above all your data sources, acting as a centralized hub. It’s like having a super-efficient traffic cop who directs data queries to the right place at the right time, so everything flows smoothly. Denodo uses advanced techniques like query push-down, caching, and aggregate-aware acceleration to make sure your data gets where it needs to go faster than ever.
  • Data Lake Engines with Data Virtualization Extensions: Think of these as data lake engines with added features to handle external data sources. They’re very good at managing data within a data lake environment but tend to slow down when they need to reach out and pull data from other places. This can create bottlenecks, especially in today’s world of data spread across multiple systems and platforms.

Real-World Performance: The Denodo Platform vs. the Competition

You don’t have to take our word for it—let the numbers do the talking. The Denodo Platform recently went head-to-head with a leading data lake engine vendor in a series of benchmark tests, and the results were clear, as you can see with these three examples:

  • Access to an External Source: The Denodo Platform zipped through the query in just 26.52 seconds. The data lake engine vendor? A whopping 5 hours. Ouch.
  • Federation of Two External Sources: The Denodo Platform finished the job in just over 3 minutes, while the competition lagged far behind, taking more than 2 hours.
  • Federation of the Data Lake Engine with a Large External Source: The Denodo Platform took just over 6 minutes, whereas it took the other vendor more than 4 hours.

What does this mean for you? The  Denodo Platform gets the job done faster, so you can get to your data, make decisions, and move on—no waiting around.

Why the Denodo Platform Stands Out

So, what’s the secret sauce of the Denodo Platform? Smart design and advanced technology. Here are a few of the ways the Denodo Platform keeps your queries moving at top speed:

  • Query Push-Down: Through this feature, processing is delegated to the data source whenever that would improve performance, minimizing delays.
  • Caching: The Denodo Platform remembers results from previous queries, so it doesn’t have to start from scratch every time. It’s like having your own personal shortcut.
  • Aggregate-Aware Acceleration: The Denodo Platform uses pre-aggregated data to speed up complex queries, so you’re not stuck waiting for your results.

And with the Denodo Platform’s built-in massively parallel processing (MPP) engine, based on Presto, it’s not just fast—it’s built to handle even the toughest data challenges. Whether your data is in a traditional database, a data lake, or spread across multiple platforms, the Denodo Platform has you covered.

The Bottom Line

The Denodo Platform’s specialized data virtualization layer is your ticket to faster, more efficient data access in a world where speed matters. It’s like having a turbocharger for your data fabric, so you’re always running at peak performance.Want to learn more about how the Denodo Platform can supercharge your data queries? Check out the full whitepaper: Performance in a Data Fabric: Comparing Data Virtualization Architectures. It’s packed with insights, benchmarks, and technical details that show exactly why the Denodo Platform is the best choice for your data needs.

Kevin Bohan
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