Progress, the trusted provider of AI-powered digital experiences and infrastructure software, is unveiling Progress Data Cloud, a centralized Data Platform as a service designed to improve data and AI operations in the cloud without the complexity of infrastructure management. Empowering enterprises to easily leverage the benefits of cloud, Progress offers a unified, secure, and scalable platform to build, manage, and deploy data and AI initiatives, according to the company.
The evolution of AI in the business world has made clear that a solid cloud strategy is more important than ever. Understanding this dependency, Progress Data Cloud serves to democratize the advantages of cloud without the burdens of operational complexity and IT overhead.
“Organizations increasingly recognize that cloud and AI are pivotal to unlocking business value at scale,” said John Ainsworth, GM and EVP, application and data platform, Progress. “Progress Data Cloud empowers companies to achieve this by offering a seamless, end-to-end experience for data and AI operations, removing the barriers of infrastructure complexity while delivering exceptional performance, security, and predictability.”
Progress Data Cloud offers the following key benefits:
- Simplified operations with always-on infrastructure management, monitoring, automated product upgrades, and continuous security scanning
- Cost efficiency through predictable pricing, resource utilization transparency, and no egress fees
- Enhanced security with an SOC 2 Type 1 compliant, enterprise-grade security model
- Scalability and performance with advanced availability and reliability, capable of supporting mission-critical business operations, generative AI (GenAI), and large-scale analytics
- Streamlined user management via customizable self-service access controls and tenancy management that increase visibility
“As enterprises continue to invest in digital transformation and artificial intelligence strategies, the need for robust, scalable, and secure data platforms becomes increasingly evident,” said Stewart Bond, vice president, data intelligence and integration software, IDC. “Progress Data Cloud addresses a critical market need by simplifying data operations and accelerating the development of AI-powered solutions. Its capabilities, from seamless infrastructure management to enterprise-grade security, position it as a compelling choice for organizations looking to unlock the full potential of their data to drive innovation and business value.”
Progress Data Cloud is currently compatible with feature-complete instances of Progress Semaphore and Progress MarkLogic, with plans to include support for more Progress solutions in the future.
To learn more about Progress Data Cloud, please visit https://www.progress.com/.