Altair SmartWorks vs Cortana Intelligence Suite [EOL] comparison

Altair SmartWorks™ was built for optimal flexibility, from its extensive compatibility with third party hardware, communication technologies, and applications to its innovative licensing and global partner ecosystem.

Altair transforms design and decision making by applying simulation, machine learning and optimization throughout product lifecycles. Our broad portfolio of simulation technology and patented units-based software licensing model enable Simulation-Driven Innovation™ for our customers. With more than 2,000 employees, Altair is headquartered in Troy, Michigan, USA and operates 82 offices throughout 25 countries. Altair serves more than 5,000 customers across broad industry segments. 

The Cortana Intelligence Suite, part of the Microsoft Azure platform, offers cloud services solutions to your business. With Cortana, you can build advanced analytics and machine learning into your business applications and innovate your own process using intelligent agents. To stay agile, you can use preconfigured solution templates or choose from industry-specific partner solutions. As your business needs continue to grow, you can scale up your analytics to managing complex data streams.