Bangkok, Thailand – October 28, 2024 – Blendata, a leading Thai innovator in Big Data and AI platforms – hybrid big data, proudly announces the launch of “Blendata Cloud on Azure” on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace in collaboration with Microsoft Thailand and Ingram Micro (Thailand). This launch answers the need for a robust hybrid big data platform. Moreover, it expands access to a broader customer base and market while boosting customer confidence in high-quality, locally developed software in a marketplace that is globally recognized, and empowering organizations to maximize the potential of Big Data with cost efficiency.
Nowadays, many Thai organizations recognize the potential of data-driven insights but still encounter hurdles with complex infrastructure, unprepared data, and rising costs. Cloud technology is rapidly becoming indispensable in this digital age. Gartner research indicates that cloud investments, for instance, IaaS and PaaS, will be pivotal for Thai technological advancement. With the growing demand for AI and Big Data analytics, cloud platforms can deliver the agility, scalability, and efficiency required. The Data Lakehouse technology is invaluable for data analysis, however, still presents challenges in migrating the entire datasets to the cloud.
Leveraging Technologies in Establishing Hybrid Big Data Platform
This collaboration merges the capabilities of Blendata Cloud—a data lakehouse platform—with Microsoft Azure’s high-performance, flexible cloud infrastructure, transforming the solution to a hybrid big data platform that meets organizational needs through cutting-edge data processing and management technologies and can effectively connect between different platforms in a cost-efficient way.
Developed on modern standards technology like Apache Spark, Blendata Cloud consolidates data storage, processing, and analyzing big data in a low-code framework accommodating every type of workload, from structured to unstructured data and utilizing it in every aspect, from business intelligence or integrating with other modern technology such as AI.
Showcasing Thai Software on a Global Stage
Microsoft Azure, a global cloud provider, and its official distributor, Ingram Micro (Thailand), fully support Blendata’s capabilities as an ISV Success Partner, accelerating efficient big data processing. The platform’s compatibility with machine learning further enhances AI model development and deployment seamlessly. With both multi-cloud and on-premises support, organizations can manage data flexibly and securely, while Blendata platform users are able to gain comprehensive access to Azure resources and services.
Mr. Natnapat Rachataviwat, CEO and Co-Founder of Blendata shared, “Our collaboration with Microsoft and Ingram Micro (Thailand) is essential in strengthening the resilience of the cloud ecosystem in this digital age. This collaboration not only enhances the efficiency and flexibility of big data processing but highlights Microsoft’s commitment to supporting local solution development. Through Microsoft’s extensive ecosystem, Blendata can now reach access to a broader market and customer base, with added technology support and marketing to instill customer confidence in the products that are developed by Blendata.”
Mr. Dhanawat Suthumpun, Managing Director of Microsoft Thailand, stated, “Microsoft is committed to enabling Thai developers to create growth opportunities by harnessing the potential of AI technology and expanding their global presence. Thus, “Blendata Cloud on Azure” is another source of pride, offering high-performance analytics that meet the needs of both Thai and international organizations. This initiative reflects on our vision to evolve Thailand from “Made in Thailand” to “Born in Thailand,” cultivating a dynamic ecosystem of innovators and developers and paving the way toward a future digital economy.”
Key Features of Blendata Cloud on Microsoft Azure Marketplace:
- Blendata Cloud on Microsoft Azure Marketplace: A self-service big data analytics platform that is flexible and scalable to business demands.
- Pay-Per-Use Pricing: Comprehensive Big Data and Advanced Analytics features, with usage-based billing.
- High-speed Data Processing: Designed for both technical and non-technical teams.
- Built on Apache Spark and Delta Lake: Supports hybrid and open platform connectivity.
- Available on Microsoft Azure with seamless resource management.
Availability
Blendata plans to launch “Blendata Cloud on Microsoft Azure Marketplace” under a Bring Your Own License (BYOL) model, available for purchase on Azure Marketplace in Q4 of this year. Globally recognized, Azure Marketplace offers a wide portfolio of cloud solutions, with over 400,000 partner organizations worldwide, including systems developed in Thailand. Additionally, a Managed Software (PaaS) option will be available in early 2025, expected to unlock further growth opportunities for organizations both locally and globally.
For more information or product inquiries, please contact: TH-MSCSP@ingrammicro.com, or call 02-012-2222
