Agora: Bringing the Denodo Platform to the Cloud with a Fully-Managed Service

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For many years, the Denodo Platform has been helping organizations across the world make sense of their data, no matter how scattered or complex. Whether your data is in the cloud, on-premises, or across multiple cloud systems, Denodo brings it all together into a single, unified view, so business users and app developers can easily access and analyze it. It’s fast, secure, and reliable. While Denodo has always supported cloud deployments, we’ve now taken them to the next level with Agora—a fully managed cloud service. What does that mean for you? It means you get all the powerful capabilities of the Denodo Platform, but without having to manage the infrastructure yourself.

Let’s dive into why Agora might be the perfect fit for your business.

Why Choose Agora: The Denodo Cloud Service, Simplified

Denodo’s core value has always been about simplifying access to data and delivering it in real time, regardless of where it lives. With Agora, you still get that, but now Denodo also takes care of running the platform for you.

Imagine freeing up your IT teams from the day-to-day grind of managing infrastructure. No more worrying about monitoring, updates, backups, or security patches. Denodo handles it all, so you can focus on what matters most: using your data to drive business decisions.

Here’s why this change is such a big deal:

• No More Infrastructure Headaches: With Agora, you can offload the setup, maintenance, and monitoring of your Denodo environment to us. We handle everything—from security patches to backups—so your team can focus on more strategic projects.
• Flexible and Scalable: Agora’s pay-as-you-go model means you only pay for what you use. Need to scale up or down? No problem. Agora adjusts with you, giving you the flexibility to meet changing data demands.
• Top-Notch Security: Agora meets the highest industry standards for security with SOC 2, SOC 3, and ISO 27001 certifications, so you can rest easy knowing your data is protected.

Agora is perfect for organizations that want to leverage the Denodo Platform without the burden of managing it themselves. It’s the best of both worlds: all the power of Denodo, with none of the operational overhead.

A Look Under the Hood: the Control Plane vs. the Execution Plane

Agora is built around two key components: the Control Plane and the Execution Plane. Here’s how they work together.

The Control Plane

The Control Plane is hosted in Denodo’s cloud environment, and we handle all the heavy lifting here. This is where the platform is managed—everything from account management, system performance optimization, to managing user roles and security policies happens in the Control Plane. 

The Execution Plane

The Execution Plane is where your data gets processed. It sits within your cloud environment (or on-premises if you prefer). This is where all the data integration and query processing magic happens. Your data never leaves your environment, which means it stays secure and under your control, but Denodo’s cloud infrastructure keeps everything running efficiently in the background.

With Agora, Denodo manages infrastructure tasks like updates, security patches, and monitoring, while customers retain control over their data and access. This shared model enables both efficiency and security. Explore Agora’s shared responsibilities model for more details.

Why This Architecture Matters

Agora’s Control Plane/Execution Plane architecture give you the best of both worlds:

• Security: Since the Execution Plane runs in your environment, your data stays under your control, fully compliant with your security and governance policies.
• Efficiency: Denodo takes care of managing the platform, so you get the benefits of real-time data access and seamless integration without the operational burden.
• Flexibility: Need to scale up or down? With Agora, that’s easy. The Control Plane manages system performance, while the Execution Plane ensures your data is processed efficiently and securely.

Agora is a game changer for simplifying data management. Organizations get the full power of the Denodo Platform, with the added ease of a fully managed service. Whether you’re dealing with fluctuating data volumes, the need for more agility, or the need to lighten the load on your IT teams, Agora makes it possible to stay ahead.

Are you excited to see how Agora can transform your data strategy? Register today for exclusive access to the free trial of Agora and explore how Denodo’s fully managed cloud service can help your business move faster and smarter. Visit the Agora Getting Started page to sign up and get all the details you need to get started immediately.