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    Azure Databricks

    Score8.5 out of 10
    N/AAzure Databricks is a service available on Microsoft's Azure platform and suite of products. It provides the latest versions of Apache Spark so users can integrate with open source libraries, or spin up clusters and build in a fully managed Apache Spark environment with the global scale and availability of Azure. Clusters are set up, configured, and fine-tuned to ensure reliability and performance without the need for monitoring. The solution includes autoscaling and auto-termination to improve…N/A

    Microsoft R Open / Revolution R Enterprise

    Score8.9 out of 10
    N/AMicrosoft R Open and Revolution R Enterprise are big data R distribution for servers, Hadoop clusters, and data warehouses. Microsoft acquired original developer Revolution Analytics in 2016. Microsoft R is available in two editions: Microsoft R Open (formerly Revolution R Open) and Revolution R Enterprise.N/A
    Pricing
    Azure DatabricksMicrosoft R Open / Revolution R Enterprise
    Editions & Modules
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    Pricing Offerings
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    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    Azure DatabricksMicrosoft R Open / Revolution R Enterprise
    Platform Connectivity
    Comparison of Platform Connectivity features of Azure Databricks and Microsoft R Open / Revolution R Enterprise
    Feature
    Azure Databricks
    7.2
    4 Ratings
    15% below category average
    Microsoft R Open / Revolution R Enterprise
    5.3
    3 Ratings
    45% below category average
    Connect to Multiple Data Sources6.04 Ratings6.13 Ratings
    Extend Existing Data Sources7.64 Ratings6.03 Ratings
    Automatic Data Format Detection7.14 Ratings6.03 Ratings
    MDM Integration8.03 Ratings3.01 Ratings
    Data Exploration
    Comparison of Data Exploration features of Azure Databricks and Microsoft R Open / Revolution R Enterprise
    Feature
    Azure Databricks
    6.9
    4 Ratings
    19% below category average
    Microsoft R Open / Revolution R Enterprise
    7.0
    3 Ratings
    18% below category average
    Visualization6.04 Ratings7.03 Ratings
    Interactive Data Analysis7.93 Ratings7.03 Ratings
    Data Preparation
    Comparison of Data Preparation features of Azure Databricks and Microsoft R Open / Revolution R Enterprise
    Feature
    Azure Databricks
    8.7
    4 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Microsoft R Open / Revolution R Enterprise
    4.8
    3 Ratings
    52% below category average
    Interactive Data Cleaning and Enrichment8.44 Ratings5.13 Ratings
    Data Transformations9.04 Ratings5.03 Ratings
    Data Encryption9.54 Ratings3.01 Ratings
    Built-in Processors7.94 Ratings6.03 Ratings
    Platform Data Modeling
    Comparison of Platform Data Modeling features of Azure Databricks and Microsoft R Open / Revolution R Enterprise
    Feature
    Azure Databricks
    7.9
    4 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Microsoft R Open / Revolution R Enterprise
    6.0
    3 Ratings
    34% below category average
    Multiple Model Development Languages and Tools6.14 Ratings5.03 Ratings
    Automated Machine Learning8.54 Ratings5.02 Ratings
    Single platform for multiple model development8.54 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Self-Service Model Delivery8.54 Ratings6.03 Ratings
    Model Deployment
    Comparison of Model Deployment features of Azure Databricks and Microsoft R Open / Revolution R Enterprise
    Feature
    Azure Databricks
    8.3
    4 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Microsoft R Open / Revolution R Enterprise
    6.5
    2 Ratings
    27% below category average
    Flexible Model Publishing Options8.04 Ratings6.02 Ratings
    Security, Governance, and Cost Controls8.54 Ratings6.92 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Azure DatabricksMicrosoft R Open / Revolution R Enterprise
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.7
    (5 ratings)
    6.0
    (5 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    7.5
    (3 ratings)
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Azure DatabricksMicrosoft R Open / Revolution R Enterprise
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Microsoft
    Centralised notebooks are out directly into production. This can lead to poorly engineered code. It is very good for fast queries and our data team are always able to provide what we ask for. It is a big cost to our business so it is important it runs efficiently and returns on our investment.
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    Microsoft
    If you are a MS shop specifically, or have more generic data requirement needs from Microsoft sourced data this will work well. If you have a lot of disparate data across a number of unique platforms/cloud systems/3rd party hosted data warehouses then this product will have issues or a lack of documentation on the net. Performance-wise this product is equal to other R platforms out there.
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    Pros
    Microsoft
    • Data Processing and Transformations based on Spark
    • Delta Lakehouse when clubbed with an external cloud storage
    • Governance using Unity Catalog to unify IAM
    • Delta Live Tables is a product, which although relatively newer, has a great potential with the visuals of a pipeline.
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    Microsoft
    • It allows distributed algorithm runs on Hadoop HDFS cluster
    • It allows using different file formats such as SAS7BAT files or complex files in tab or comma delimited making data munging easier
    • It provides scalable solutions by allowing users to re-use R scripts and distributing the computing over nodes through RHadoop
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    Cons
    Microsoft
    • Intuitive interface
    • Ease of use
    • Providing FAQ or QRGs
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    Microsoft
    • Very steep learning curve... for such a quick and useful tool the learning curve is unacceptable.
    • Very dangerous in the wrong hands. Because most add-ons are pre-written, you have to trust the community that malicious script is not used.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    Microsoft
    In general, Revolution Analytics brings a lot of value to the organization. The renewal decision would be based on return on investment in terms of quantified actionable insights that are getting generated against the cost of the product. Additionally, market brand of the tool and reputation risk in terms of possible acquisition and its impact to overall organizational analytic strategy would be considered as well.
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    Usability
    Microsoft
    The developers are able to switch between Python and SQL in the Notebook which allows the collaboration of SQL analyst and Data scientist. The integration of Mosaic AI allows users to write complex codes in natural languages. Unity catalog has centralized the security and governance features and simplified the process of maintaining it
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    Microsoft
    It is good, easy to use, improvements are being made to the product and more info being shared in the community. It just needs some more time to become more integrated to other platforms and tools/data out there.
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    Support Rating
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    Microsoft
    Generally support comes through the forums and user generated channels which are helpful, easy to access, quickly turned around and provided by knowledgeable users. However the support channels are not employees and the channels are often used as a way to learn quick difficult elements of R. Better design, users interface and tutorial options would alleviate the need for this sort of interaction.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Microsoft
    I have found Azure Databricks to be much better than Snowflake for handling bigger, diverse data types. Snowflake is much simpler and better for smaller warehousing. The real time processing is much better in Azure Databricks and we have much more language options. Snowflake is more expensive but simpler to use. Both are great for different needs.
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    Microsoft
    The two are different products for different purposes. But for someone who has little or no experience in R programming, Power BI would be better for starting with. Having said that, Microsoft R is built on R, thus allowing for customization of complex calculations not typically available otherwise.
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    Return on Investment
    Microsoft
    • The support team is amazing, they help you at every stage of the projects, from sales to delivery.
    • On a framework level, it has had an amazing impact and has reduced the clients overall data platform costs by a staggering 65%
    • There has been a 40% Manual work requirement on average for the clients when they move to Azure Databricks Data Platform
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    Microsoft
    • Helped save company money versus buying other stat software
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