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Feed: Teradata Blog. 5G networks are meant to be high speed, low latency networks that can be deployed with agility and speed. 5G networks have achieved over 20 - 30x performance improvement over the 4G LTE networks, i.e., 20 GBPS. This type of network capability has created tremendous possibilities across multiple industries. The anticipated economic value of 5G networks, according to Qualcomm, is $13.1 trillion by 2035. This capability will also generate more than 23 million jobs across various segments.    Many companies have started to explore deployment of 5G networks across their value chain and evaluate the possibilities of managed ... Read More

Feed: Teradata Blog. At Teradata, we continue to enhance Vantage with new integrations and connections with popular technologies highlighting our commitment to provide Vantage customers with the choice, integration, and consistency they need to leverage their modern data platform. With the Teradata QueryGrid Google BigQuery Connector, we’re enabling our customers to natively join data between Vantage and BigQuery in real-time, at scale.  This capability is now generally available worldwide and offered to all customers regardless of where their Vantage system is deployed so that they can focus on using data as one of their greatest assets.  Companies continue to move more ... Read More

Feed: Teradata Blog. In my last blog I looked at how hybrid multi-cloud can provide a lower risk approach to squaring the circle of agility and flexibility with the demands of security and data protection. But what does that look like in practice? How do you take the first steps to free the power of analytics from on-premises systems whilst protecting valuable data and de-risking the transformation? Working with a leading European insurance brand we have added new analytics capabilities to meet the demands of customers, whilst leveraging investment in existing on-premises technology and establishing a glide path to more ... Read More

Feed: Teradata Blog. How data and analytics can enable airlines to navigate towards more streamlined operations Achieving excellence has always been at the core of airlines’ operations. But with the freefall of the aviation industry caused by the global pandemic, airlines have needed to take a fresh approach to not only managing, but also enhancing, operational excellence.  Although new technology has offered ways of addressing this challenge, airlines have realised that, when it comes to achieving operational excellence, it’s not just about adopting new technology applications—it’s about managing data.  Becoming more data centric  On the flightpath towards operational excellence, many ... Read More

Feed: Teradata Blog. As automotive manufacturers pivot to recover their supply chains and to build resilience against the background of perpetual uncertainty and disruption there is a class of parts which stands out. Critical Parts at those without which it becomes impossible for the vehicle to continue to move along the production line. Not having them often means shutting entire factories. When disruption to the supply of these parts arises fast, informed decisions are needed to mitigate the impact. Visibility is key to detecting problems early to maximising response time, but the right analytical tools are required answer the question ... Read More

Feed: Teradata Blog. Faced with persistent supply chain disruption automotive companies need new approach to planning  In recent years the fragility of ultra-lean Just in Time (JIT) and Just in Sequence (JIS) supply chains has been exposed by a period of major disruptions. From earthquakes and tsunamis to maritime accidents and from global pandemics to wars supply-chain disruption is now an increasingly regular occurrence. Automotive companies have been forced to move from occasionally adapting schedules at a factory level to daily management of an acute shortage of parts. The default response of shutting entire factories to wait for parts cannot ... Read More

Feed: Teradata Blog. Data and analytics play a crucial role in delivering not just a stellar, but the “right”, customer experience Airline travellers seem to have an insatiable appetite, and not just for chef-designed meals. They evaluate airlines based on a variety of experiences—some of which the airlines control, some they don’t. From seamless ticket booking to varied seating choices, undoubtedly airlines in the post-pandemic era are having to “up their game” when it comes to enhancing the customer experience. According to one analyst report, on average, each US airline is leaving as much as $1.4 billion in annual revenue ... Read More

Feed: Teradata Blog. How to start driving value from supply chain data Automotive companies were tentatively hoping that 2022 would see a return to normal supply chain operations. But the ‘new normal’ remains elusive and fiercely debated. The need for enhanced visibility deep into supply-chains is taken as read, but what you see, and how you turn it into actionable insight is far less well understood. Most automotive businesses do not suffer from a lack of data – what they struggle with is the capacity to see the wood for the trees. Manufacturers need to turn granular data from thousands ... Read More

Feed: Teradata Blog. If you type “data fabric” in a Google search, you will get at least ten different definitions of the data fabric. I will not attempt to extend that list. However, I will focus on the value data fabric does bring to organizations and how Teradata can help your business achieve it. 1. Unlock ALL data with flexible data architecture In most organizations, important data remains underutilized, unintegrated, and inaccessible by those who need it most. The data can be in various source systems and in various formats. There are many ways to solve this problem. The not-so-smart ... Read More

Feed: Teradata Blog. Now that retailers and CPGs have learnt to live with the ongoing consequences of the COVID pandemic, sustainability is again rapidly rising to become a top priority. Most are well aware of the need for urgent action and are embarking upon a wide range of initiatives across all aspects of their businesses. However, often the gap between aspirations and the ability to make real change is both too wide, and too hard to cross. Balancing the needs of the business, the demands of customers, employees and investors, and the complexities of extended, multi-party supply chains can pose ... Read More