Teradata has partnered with Fivetran, a leader in data movement, to streamline data integration by automating the transfer of data from hundreds of sources into the Teradata VantageCloud platform. This collaboration aims to centralize diverse data, empowering enterprises to leverage comprehensive datasets for complex AI workloads and trusted AI-driven insights.
Challenges in AI Data Readiness
- Nearly 50% of enterprise AI projects fail due to poor data readiness (Fivetran survey).
- Successful AI initiatives require a solid data foundation and organizational practices that support responsible data use.
- Data must be continuously updated, refined, and governed to ensure quality and compliance.
Benefits of Teradata and Fivetran Integration
- Creates a scalable, automated, and cost-efficient process for handling data from numerous sources.
- Lowers migration effort and operational costs while simplifying data access.
- Accelerates business insights by providing a trusted, reliable data environment.
Importance of Data Automation in AI
- Automation of data pipelines is critical to keep pace with rapid AI innovation.
- Enables streamlined integration, error reduction, and improved decision-making.
- Supports real-time data availability for agile business operations and continuous improvement.
Features of the Teradata-Fivetran Integration
- Automated Data Integration: Simplifies ETL processes, making data pipelines more scalable and efficient.
- Real-Time Data Synchronization: Provides timely data flow into Teradata for immediate analytics and AI workloads.
- Data Democratization: Makes data accessible beyond data engineers to analysts and business users for enhanced insights.
Fivetran’s Role and Offering
- Fully managed, end-to-end data movement platform syncing data from source to destination seamlessly.
- Enables thousands of customers globally to power real-time analytics, AI, and personalized experiences.
- Teradata connector built via Fivetran’s Partner-Built program ensures automated, reliable data pipelines.
Supported Data Sources for Integration
- SaaS applications: Salesforce, HubSpot
- Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle
- ERP systems: SAP, NetSuite
- File formats: CSV, JSON
- Event streams: Kafka
- This variety allows for comprehensive data harmonization into a unified Teradata data platform.
Availability
- Teradata destination connector built using Fivetran’s Partner SDK.
- Available to joint cloud customers starting June 2025.
- Connector managed by Teradata on Fivetran’s fully managed infrastructure, eliminating pipeline maintenance burdens.
The partnership between Teradata and Fivetran represents a significant advancement in automated data integration, addressing key challenges in AI data readiness. By enabling seamless, scalable data movement into Teradata’s trusted platform, enterprises can unlock the full potential of AI, driving trusted insights and strategic decisions with reduced operational overhead.
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