Cloudera adds AI & secure visualisation to on-prem data tools
Cloudera has announced the extension of its Data Visualization capability to on-premises environments, offering integrated AI tools and secure access for enterprises managing data across hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructures.
The updated Cloudera Data Visualization service provides organisations with a platform for self-service data visualisation, allowing users to generate insights from on-premises data through out-of-the-box picturing and natural language querying. This development is intended to address challenges enterprises face in visualising data held in silos across multiple platforms, as well as issues related to complex integration and data governance.
Data engineers, business analysts, and data scientists can now access integrated AI visualisation features within the Cloudera platform, enabling them to communicate, collaborate, and share data insights without compromising security or governance. The ability to gain a secure, unified view aims to prevent incomplete or misleading visualisation results, which can hinder effective decision-making within organisations.
Cloudera highlighted the key features included in the on-premises release. Out-of-the-box imaging is supported via an intuitive drag-and-drop builder and a suite of custom extension options for creating graphs and charts appropriate for diverse use cases such as customer loyalty tracking and analysing long-term trading trends.
The platform includes built-in AI tools, such as AI Visual, which allow users to leverage natural language querying to unlock visual and structured reports. This feature integrates AI directly into business intelligence workflows, designed to make AI-driven insights more accessible across an organisation.
The Predictive Application Builder enables the creation of bespoke applications built on machine learning models available in Cloudera AI, Amazon Bedrock, OpenAI, and Microsoft Azure OpenAI. This capability allows organisations to deploy and use predictive models within their data visualisation processes.
Cloudera Data Visualization maintains enterprise security standards through integration with the Cloudera Shared Data Experience (SDX). This means organisations can leverage data from any location without moving, copying, or exposing information to security gaps. Additionally, the platform offers robust governance tools that provide full control over the data used in visualisation projects.
Addressing the significance of this development, Leo Brunnick, Chief Product Officer at Cloudera, said: "As enterprises continue to prioritise both multi-cloud and hybrid environments, they need to see their data as a part of a bigger picture. Bringing together AI-driven insights, secure infrastructure, and seamless collaboration in one unified platform, users can see the missing puzzle pieces of their data, wherever they may be. It's not just about being able to see the data; it's about seeing how it all fits together to deliver business-critical insights."
Industry analyst Sanjeev Mohan commented on the release: "By integrating directly with Cloudera's unified platform, users benefit from a consistent experience, enhanced collaboration, and full lifecycle data exploration - all while retaining full control over their own infrastructure. Now, Cloudera users can picture and share insights securely within their on-prem environment, allowing their teams to be more agile and informed in their decision-making."
Cloudera's Data Visualization is available for deployment across multi-cloud and hybrid infrastructures, intended to support improved collaboration and decision-making processes for enterprise clients managing complex data ecosystems.
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