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Teradata Database
San Diego, California, USA
What it is
Teradata Database is the core of the Teradata SQL Engine for complex analytics distributed across processing units working simultaneously. Its in-database approach runs analysis where data resides, avoiding exports of large volumes to separate applications. Capabilities include data preparation, feature engineering, machine learning, time-series analytics, and real-time or batch model scoring. Deployment options include Teradata Cloud, public cloud, Teradata hardware, commodity hardware, and hybrid cloud, with separate storage and compute, data-lake support, and streaming ingestion. Developers can use Java, .NET, Python, and Go drivers and connectors, plus workflows involving JDBC, dbt, Teradata Parallel Transporter, and object storage such as AWS S3, Google GCS, and Azure Blob. Security includes identity and access management, optional customer-managed encryption keys, and TLS 1.3 for client sessions. Teradata lists compliance resources covering HIPAA, HITRUST, ISO/IEC 27001, PCI DSS, SOC 1 Type II, and SOC 2 Type II.
For and against
For
- Massively parallel analytic processing
- In-database machine learning and scoring
- Hybrid and public-cloud deployment options
- Drivers for Java, .NET, Python, and Go
- TLS 1.3 and identity controls
Against
- No free plan
- Pricing depends on package and capacity
- Maintenance support requires agreements and fees
- Enterprise-oriented deployment and support model
The verdict
Teradata Database provides broad in-database analytics, deployment, integration, and security options for enterprise workloads. Buyers should expect tailored pricing and paid maintenance arrangements.
Who it suits
Teradata Database suits enterprise teams running complex analytics in financial services, healthcare, public services, life sciences, retail, manufacturing, telecommunications, or transportation. It also fits developers needing multiple language connectors and deployment choices.
Plans and prices
Teradata Database
Price depends on the selected package, committed baseline capacity, and elastic capacity
Read 5 Oct 2026 · teradata.com
On the record
- Analytics features
- Teradata’s in-database analytics include data preparation, feature engineering, machine learning, time-series analytics, and real-time and batch model scoring.teradata.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Compliance
- Teradata lists certifications and compliance resources including HIPAA, HITRUST, ISO/IEC 27001, PCI DSS, SOC 1 Type II, and SOC 2 Type II.teradata.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Deployment
- Teradata documentation lists Teradata Cloud, public cloud, Teradata hardware, commodity hardware, and hybrid cloud as deployment options.docs.teradata.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Drivers and languages
- Teradata’s developer portal lists drivers and connectors for Java, .NET, Python, and Go.downloads.teradata.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- In-database analytics
- Teradata describes running analytics where the data resides to avoid exporting large data volumes to analytic applications.assets.teradata.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Teradata’s developer portal demonstrates connections and workflows using JDBC, dbt, Teradata Parallel Transporter, and object storage such as AWS S3, Google GCS, and Azure Blob.downloads.teradata.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- Teradata says its enterprise customers span financial services, healthcare, public services, life sciences, retail, manufacturing, telecommunications, and transportation.teradata.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Parallel processing
- The database distributes complex analytic workloads across processing units that work simultaneously.assets.teradata.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Pricing model
- Teradata’s pricing page describes Fixed + Flex pricing, combining committed baseline capacity with elastic capacity billed according to consumption.teradata.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Teradata Database is the core of the Teradata SQL Engine and supports complex analytic workloads using massively parallel processing.assets.teradata.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Security
- Teradata says it supports identity and access management, optional customer-managed encryption keys, and TLS 1.3 for client sessions.teradata.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Support
- Teradata Support is a web-based 24x7 portal for documentation, software and patches, and case logging and tracking; maintenance support requires applicable agreements, licensing, and fees.teradata.com · read 5 Oct 2026
