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With Agora , customers can offload infrastructure management and platform operations to Denodo , accelerating access to data for end users while saving organisations time on day-to-day tasks . This enables businesses to attain more of their strategic business goals , so they can stay agile in an ever-changing market .

Organisations continue to face a common challenge – the inability to access the data they need quickly and efficiently . Traditional data management approaches need to be installed and maintained by each customer organisation , hindering the decision-making process .

Recognising this challenge , Denodo has introduced Agora , a fully managed deployment option for its renowned Denodo Platform . The solution offers organisations greater flexibility and simplified data operations , enabling them to focus on utilising data for realtime insights and business differentiation while Denodo handles the management of essential platform components .

“ With Agora , our customers can choose their preferred deployment method while entrusting Denodo to manage critical aspects of the platform ,” said Alberto Pan , Executive Vice President and Chief Technical Officer , Denodo .

“ This fully managed , cloud-based solution empowers organisations to streamline their data management processes , granting them the flexibility and agility needed to excel in today ’ s fast-paced business landscape .”

Agora helps companies overcome obstacles found in traditional data management approaches by simplifying the deployment process and providing organisations with the freedom to choose their preferred deployment environment .

The Agora architecture is split into two distinct planes , a Control plane and an Execution plane , enabling deployment flexibility without compromising on Denodo customers ’ ownership over their data and settings . Customers can fully control their deployment environment or opt for Denodo to manage it , for greater flexibility and ease of installation .

Agora also provides maximum versatility and simplicity in installation : with one-click templates , users can provision a wide variety of deployment options , from simple evaluation servers to complex enterprise setups , scaling systems up or down with just a few clicks .

The solution ’ s consumption-based licensing model ensures that scalability is cost-efficient for organisations of any size , by aligning licensing costs with actual Denodo Platform usage .

“ Agora is going to be a great new option for our joint customers who need their interactions with data to be smooth , fast , and straightforward ,” said Paul Zajdel , Vice President and General Manager for Data and Analytics at CDW . “ Because Agora handles the backend heavy lifting , it enables a wide range of users to manage data with ease , spontaneity , and creativity .”

Denodo plans to offer Agora on a number of Marketplaces , including in order of availability : AWS , Microsoft Azure , Google Cloud and Alibaba .

Alberto Pan , Executive Vice President and Chief Technical Officer , Denodo

Denodo is a provider in data management . The award-winning Denodo Platform is the logical data management platform for delivering data in the language of business , at the speed of business , for all data-related initiatives across the organisation . p

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