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Microsoft Analytics Platform System
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​The stability needs work and the leader node should be removed, but we can deliver results faster.
It has delivered results to our customers faster than we were able to previously.
MahmoudMohamed1
Offers smooth data integration between systems, but requires better real-time analytics capabilities
We leverage its capabilities for many applications. We can integrate with our databases, like Oracle, MySQL, or any other, using Microsoft... Read more →
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  • "The initial price is lower than Oracle, but extensive use of SQL may lead to a higher total cost of ownership."
  • "Users have to pay extra for premium-level technical support."
  • "We are currently paying $200,000 a year for all the different parts of the suite during an ingest model Microsoft now charges us $700,000 a year."
  • "I rate Microsoft Analytics Platform System a seven out of ten for pricing."

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    What do you like most about Microsoft Analytics Platform System?
    Top Answer:We leverage its capabilities for many applications. We can integrate with our databases, like Oracle, MySQL, or any other, using Microsoft Integration Services.
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Analyti...
    Top Answer:It's not too confusing. It's based on features, and we don't have to buy additional licenses.
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    What needs improvement with Microsoft Analytics Platform System?
    Top Answer:We need better real-time analytics capabilities. It's a bit challenging for us. Moreover, there are some permission limitations.
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    Ranking
    29th
    out of 35 in Data Warehouse
    Views
    50
    Comparisons
    42
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    17th
    out of 35 in Data Warehouse
    Views
    309
    Comparisons
    228
    Reviews
    2
    Average Words per Review
    439
    Rating
    7.5
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    Also Known As
    ParAccel
    Microsoft APS, MS Analytics Platform System
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    Overview
    ParAccel's analytic platform accelerates and improves organization's decision making and opens the door for innovation, growth, and a sustainable competitive advantage.
    The Microsoft Analytics Platform System can meet the demands of your evolving data warehouse environment with its scale-out, massively parallel processing integrated system supporting hybrid data warehouse scenarios. It provides the ability to query across relational and non-relational data by leveraging Microsoft PolyBase and industry-leading big data technologies. It offers the lowest price per terabyte for large data warehouse workloads.
    Sample Customers
    Amazon, The Royal Bank of Scotland, OfficeMax, MicroStrategy
    Transport for London, E-Plus Mobilfunk GmbH & Co. KG, Prometeia, Tangerine, SSM Health Care, Service Corporation International
    Top Industries
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    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Computer Software Company11%
    University11%
    Energy/Utilities Company8%
    Company Size
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    REVIEWERS
    Small Business36%
    Large Enterprise64%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business20%
    Midsize Enterprise6%
    Large Enterprise74%
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    Actian ParAccel is ranked 29th in Data Warehouse while Microsoft Analytics Platform System is ranked 17th in Data Warehouse with 9 reviews. Actian ParAccel is rated 7.0, while Microsoft Analytics Platform System is rated 6.6. The top reviewer of Actian ParAccel writes "​The stability needs work and the leader node should be removed, but we can deliver results faster". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Microsoft Analytics Platform System writes "Offers smooth data integration between systems, but requires better real-time analytics capabilities". Actian ParAccel is most compared with Amazon Redshift, whereas Microsoft Analytics Platform System is most compared with Microsoft Azure Synapse Analytics, Teradata, IBM Netezza Performance Server and Snowflake.

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