IBM Cloud Pak for Data Features
Statistical Tool (3)
Scripting
Supports a variety of scripting environments
Data Mining
Mines data from databases and prepares data for analysis
Algorithms
Applies statistical algorithms to selected data
Data Analysis (4)
Analysis
Analyzes both structured and unstructured data
Data Interaction
Interacts with data to prepare it for visualizations and models
Time Series Analysis
Series of data points indexed in time order
Trend Analysis
Review data from past periods to reveal recurring tendencies and predict future performance
Decision Making (5)
Modeling
Offers modeling capabilities
Data Visualizations
Creates data visualizations or graphs
Report Generation
Generates reports of data performance
Data Unification
Unifies information on a singular platform
Customizable Reports
Alter the layout and content of reports
Model Development (7)
Language Support
Supports programming languages such as Java, C, or Python. Supports front-end languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Drag and Drop
Offers the ability for developers to drag and drop pieces of code or algorithms when building models
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Pre-Built Algorithms
Provides users with pre-built algorithms for simpler model development
Model Training
Supplies large data sets for training individual models
Database Support
Supports common databases such as MySQL and Oracle
Multi-Language
Manage and support multiple languages
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Feature Engineering
Transforms raw data into features that better represent the underlying problem to the predictive models
Machine/Deep Learning Services (6)
Computer Vision
Offers image recognition services
Natural Language Processing
Offers natural language processing services
Natural Language Generation
Offers natural language generation services
Artificial Neural Networks
Offers artificial neural networks for users
Natural Language Understanding
Offers natural language understanding services
Deep Learning
Provides deep learning capabilities
Deployment (3)
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Managed Service
Manages the intelligent application for the user, reducing the need of infrastructure
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Application
Allows users to insert machine learning into operating applications
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Scalability
Provides easily scaled machine learning applications and infrastructure
Data Transformation (5)
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Real-Time Analytics
Facilitates analysis of high-volume, real-time data.
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Data Querying
Allows user to query data through query languages like SQL.
Reporting/Analytics
View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data
Predictive Analytics
Predict future data based on historical data sets
Visual Analytics
Interact with data visualization elements, such as charts and graphs, to drill down into data
Connectivity (12)
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Hadoop Integration
Aligns processing and distribution workflows on top of Apache Hadoop
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Spark Integration
Aligns processing and distribution workflows on top of Apache Spark
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Multi-Source Analysis
Integrates data from multiple external databases.
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Data Lake
Facilitates the dissemination of collected big data throughout parallel computing clusters.
Real-Time Data
Receive data and information in real time
Data Capture and Transfer
Import, collect, and capture data from multiple sources
Trend Analysis
Review data from past periods to reveal recurring tendencies and predict future performance
What-if Analysis
Provides varying estimates based on different scenarios
Statistical Analysis
Apply statistical/mathematical models to sets of data
Data Blending
Merge data from multiple sources to a single data set
Ad hoc Analysis
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Operations (6)
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Data Visualization
Processes data and represents interpretations in a variety of graphic formats.
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Data Workflow
Strings together specific functions and datasets to automate analytics iterations.
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Governed Discovery
Isolates certain datasets and facilitates management of data access.
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Embedded Analytics
Allows big data tool to run and record data within external applications.
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Notebooks
Use notebooks for tasks such as creating dashboards with predefined, scheduled queries and visualizations
Data Discovery
Discover and connect variety of data sources to the application for analysis
Customization (3)
Custom VMs
Allows users to create virtual machines to meet specific needs and optimize performance.
Console Configuration
Provides interface for building custom machines and analytics.
Operating Systems
Supports the necessary operating system and linux distributions for custom machines.
Infrastructure (5)
Network Management
Lets users provisionnetworks, deliver content, balance loads, and manage traffic.
Virtual Machines
Provides virtual networks and operating systems.
Security
Securesapplications, encrypt data, and manage identities.
Maintenance
Enables maintenance to existing virtual machines to improve functionality and security.
Scalability
Expands functionality while maintaining balanced loads. Serves growing demand without reducing functionality.
Management (9)
Cloud Migration
Allows transferring data and virtual machines during adoption and maintenance.
Storage Management
Provides management tools for data storage, database configuration, and scaling.
Analytics
Lets users analyze storage, performance, and connectivity.
Database Management
Supports for managing different types of databases and integration methods.
Logging
Captures information related to IP traffic and network usage.
Pay by Usage
Services are offered under a pay-as-you-go or utilization-based purchase model.
Usage Tracking
Track a business' IaaS usage statistics through dashboards, metrics, and reporting.
Performance Tracking
Track a business' IaaS performance statistics through dashboards, metrics, and reporting.
Activity Tracking
Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems
Infrastructure Provision (9)
Public Cloud
Provides public cloud capabilities.
Private Cloud
Provides private cloud capabilities.
Hybrid Cloud
Provides hybrid cloud capabilities.
Bare Metal
Provides bare metal servers.
High-Performance Computing (HPC)
Provides high-performance computing (HPC) capabilities.
Virtual Machines (VMs)
Provides virtual machines (VMs).
Edge Computing
Provides edge computing capabilities.
Virtual Networks
Provides virtual networking capabilities.
Cloud Computing
A network of remote servers which allow businesses to store, manage, and process data through the cloud instead of a local server
System (2)
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Data Ingestion & Wrangling
Gives user ability to import a variety of data sources for immediate use
Real-Time Data
Receive data and information in real time
Functionality (1)
Resource Auto-Scaling
Scales infrastructure resources automatically to meet capacity or computational demands
Data Management (4)
Data Integration
Consolidate data from various disparate sources in a single unified view
Data Discovery
Understand the state of data, applications, systems and services
Multi - Platform
Manage data across environments (on-premises cloud, hybrid, and multi-cloud)
Metadata
Provides metadata management and lineage capabilities
Analytics (1)
Data Analytics
Supports advanced analytics solutions for better business decision making
Security (3)
Compliance
Rules and regulations inherited from source systems or defined to secure sensitive data
Governance
Grant or restrict data access and control
Data Protection
Built - In Backup and Disaster Recovery
Generative AI (9)
AI Text Generation
Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt.
AI Text Summarization
Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
AI Text Generation
Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt.
AI Text Summarization
Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.
AI Text Generation
Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt.
AI Text Summarization
Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.
AI Text-to-Image
Provides the ability to generate images from a text prompt.
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Scalability and Performance - Generative AI Infrastructure (3)
AI High Availability
Ensures that the service is reliable and available when needed, minimizing downtime and service interruptions.
AI Model Training Scalability
Allows the user to scale the training of models efficiently, making it easier to deal with larger datasets and more complex models.
AI Inference Speed
Provides the user the ability to get quick and low-latency responses during the inference stage, which is critical for real-time applications.
Cost and Efficiency - Generative AI Infrastructure (3)
AI Cost per API Call
Offers the user a transparent pricing model for API calls, enabling better budget planning and cost control.
AI Resource Allocation Flexibility
Provides the user the ability to allocate computational resources based on demand, making it cost-effective.
AI Energy Efficiency
Allows the user to minimize energy usage during both training and inference, which is becoming increasingly important for sustainable operations.
Integration and Extensibility - Generative AI Infrastructure (3)
AI Multi-cloud Support
Offers the user the flexibility to deploy across multiple cloud providers, reducing the risk of vendor lock-in.
AI Data Pipeline Integration
Provides the user the ability to seamlessly connect with various data sources and pipelines, simplifying data ingestion and pre-processing.
AI API Support and Flexibility
Allows the user to easily integrate the generative AI models into existing workflows and systems via APIs.
Security and Compliance - Generative AI Infrastructure (3)
AI GDPR and Regulatory Compliance
Helps the user maintain compliance with GDPR and other data protection regulations, which is crucial for businesses operating globally.
AI Role-based Access Control
Allows the user to set up access controls based on roles within the organization, enhancing security.
AI Data Encryption
Ensures that data is encrypted during transit and at rest, providing an additional layer of security.
Usability and Support - Generative AI Infrastructure (2)
AI Documentation Quality
Provides the user with comprehensive and clear documentation, aiding in quicker adoption and troubleshooting.
AI Community Activity
Allows the user to gauge the level of community support and third-party extensions available, which can be useful for problem-solving and extending functionality.
Agentic AI - Data Fabric (5)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Multi-step Planning
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
Agentic AI - Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms (8)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Multi-step Planning
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Natural Language Interaction
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Additional Functionality (148)
Customizable Reports
Alter the layout and content of reports
Collaboration Tools
Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together
Data Extraction
Automatically retrieve and pull information from documents, websites, images, data sets, and other sources
Semantic Search
Data Storage Management
Manage and store data in a database
Ad hoc Reporting
Generate one-off reports that meet information requirements
Reporting/Analytics
View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data
Predictive Analytics
Predict future data based on historical data sets
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Access Controls/Permissions
Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems
Visual Analytics
Interact with data visualization elements, such as charts and graphs, to drill down into data
Data Mapping
Track the management and flow of data throughout the organization
Data Synchronization
Synchronizing data between two or more devices/systems and automatically updating changes to maintain consistency
Statistical Analysis
Apply statistical/mathematical models to sets of data
Categorization/Grouping
Organize and group data or items based on various criteria
Trend Analysis
Review data from past periods to reveal recurring tendencies and predict future performance
Data Profiling
Examines, analyzes, and organizes data to create relevant summaries or graphs.
Linked Data Management
Data Visualization
Graphical representation of data
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
Multiple Data Sources
Allows users to manage data from a number of sources
Sentiment Analysis
Categorize emotions expressed in written text or images and identify if they are positive, negative or neutral
Search/Filter
Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria
Data Import/Export
Import and export data to and from software applications
Data Capture and Transfer
Import, collect, and capture data from multiple sources
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Monitoring
Observe and track the demand, usage, progress or quality of a system, product, or user
Data Connectors
Connect to big data sources
Ad hoc Analysis
Text Mining
Transforming unstructured text into a structured format to identify meaningful patterns and new insights
Reporting & Statistics
Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns
Predictive Modeling
Analyzing historical and current data and generating a model to help predict future outcomes.
Real-Time Analytics
Analyze and gain insights into data in real-time
Configurable Workflow
Configure existing workflows to meet your organization's needs
Tagging
Attach digital tags to documents and assets for identification, search, or monitoring purposes
Endpoint Management
Track status, assign actions, and control access to systems for devices within the organization
No-Code
Drag and drop/visual interfaces that allow non-tech users to build without writing code
Data Preparation
Transforming raw data to run it through machine learning algorithms to uncover insights or make predictions.
Auditing
Examine established processes and records to ensure accuracy, compliance, and policy adherence
Big Data Analytics
Examine large amounts of data to uncover hidden patterns, correlations, and other insights
ML Algorithm Library
Share, track, and store machine learning models and data.
Data Management
Ability to handle large datasets
Activity Tracking
Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems
Data Security
Protect sensitive data for digital privacy
Workflow Management
Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks
Data Warehousing
Central repositories of integrated data from various sources
Drag & Drop
Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Data Connectors
Connect to big data sources
Ad hoc Reporting
Generate one-off reports that meet information requirements
Customizable Reports
Alter the layout and content of reports
Alerts/Escalation
System alerts about the need to escalate an issue or request
Templates
Sample files or documents that could be customized as needed or used as is
Forecasting
Form predictions based on past and present data/trends
Data Migration
Move from one database to another, or upgrade the version of database software being used
Data Transformation
Translate EDI formats into data suitable for use with company applications.
Access Controls/Permissions
Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
Data Cleansing
Removes data that is incomplete, inaccurate, or irrelevant from a dataset
Data Synchronization
Synchronizing data between two or more devices/systems and automatically updating changes to maintain consistency
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Dashboard Creation
Creation and customization of dashboards
Data Extraction
Automatically retrieve and pull information from documents, websites, images, data sets, and other sources
Data Security
Protect sensitive data for digital privacy
SSL Security
Security protocol that ensures secure, encrypted communication over the internet, safeguarding sensitive data from unauthorized access
Collaboration Tools
Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together
No-Code
Drag and drop/visual interfaces that allow non-tech users to build without writing code
High Volume Processing
Process and analyze large volume of data
Database Support
Supports common databases such as MySQL and Oracle
Search/Filter
Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Version Control
Track revisions and updates made to files and navigate between different versions
Database Support
Supports common databases such as MySQL and Oracle
Real-Time Monitoring
Active monitoring of systems, applications, or networks
Monitoring
Observe and track the demand, usage, progress or quality of a system, product, or user
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
SSL Security
Security protocol that ensures secure, encrypted communication over the internet, safeguarding sensitive data from unauthorized access
Configurable Workflow
Configure existing workflows to meet your organization's needs
Performance Metrics
A set of indicators that tracks the performance of networks, applications, systems, teams, etc.
Performance Management
Organize and manage the accomplishments and development of employees or performance of applications or systems
Server Monitoring
Continuously scan servers on a designated network to monitor health and search for any irregularities or failures
Data Security
Protect sensitive data for digital privacy
Reporting/Analytics
View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
Compliance Management
Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier
Access Controls/Permissions
Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems
Authentication
Verify the identity of users/devices to enable secure access
Real-Time Analytics
Analyze and gain insights into data in real-time
Audit Management
Plan, schedule, and execute organization's accounts and assets to ensure compliance with policies and laws
Single Sign On
Allow users to access multiple services after entering their login credentials once
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Alerts/Escalation
System alerts about the need to escalate an issue or request
Data Storage Management
Manage and store data in a database
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Resource Management
Process of planning, scheduling and executing the optimal and effective use of human capital across projects
Activity Management
Scheduling
Plan availability and assign specific time slots for tasks and resources
Load Balancing
Process of distributing a set of tasks over a set of resources, with the aim of making their overall processing more efficient
Backup and Recovery
Create backups and provide methods to recover deleted/lost data
User Management
Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and other details across applications, devices or networks
Role-Based Permissions
Set & manage permission levels based on user roles and restrict access to only authorized individuals
Secure Login
At least a username and password is required to access the system
Reporting & Statistics
Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns
Network Monitoring
Tracks and makes accessible data on the health of servers and other network components.
Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management
Set and monitor service level agreements to ensure timely response and resolution
Task Scheduling
Track and manage the scheduling of tasks
Application Management
Track, manage and store the applications of potential future members, customers or candidates
Resource Allocation & Planning
Assign available resources (human and/or non-human) to various projects and tasks
Real-Time Notifications
Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs
Data Migration
Move from one database to another, or upgrade the version of database software being used
Configuration Management
Identify component attributes like servers, hardware, software, and manage relationships across all services
Log Access
Collection, search, and analysis of access logs and audit logs
Data Visualization
Graphical representation of data
Real-Time Data
Receive data and information in real time
Audit Trail
A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc.
Secure Data Storage
Securely stores data to prevent data loss or breaches
Data Capture and Transfer
Import, collect, and capture data from multiple sources
Workflow Management
Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks
Performance Monitoring
Monitoring and measurement of relevant metrics to assess the performance of IT resources
Search/Filter
Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria
Demand Forecasting
Forecast customer demand using historical insights and simulations
AI/Machine Learning
Software program that continuously adjusts its behavior based on observed data
Drag & Drop
Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components
For Healthcare
Software designed for the healthcare industry
Forecasting
Form predictions based on past and present data/trends
Data Extraction
Automatically retrieve and pull information from documents, websites, images, data sets, and other sources
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Decision Support
Tools that provide relevant information at specific times to support judgments and courses of action
Modeling & Simulation
Using physical, mathematical, or logical models as a basis for simulations to generate data for managerial or technical decision-making
Alerts/Notifications
Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges
Reporting/Analytics
View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data
Multiple Data Sources
Allows users to manage data from a number of sources
For Retail
For Retail Stores
For Education
Used for educational purposes
Data Discovery
Discover and connect variety of data sources to the application for analysis
Graphical Workflow Editor
Create, design and modify the flow and processes of tasks in a project
Performance Metrics
A set of indicators that tracks the performance of networks, applications, systems, teams, etc.
Business Rules Management
Define and maintain business rules that determine workflow capabilities and criteria
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Natural Language Processing
Process and analyze human language in text or audio form
Data Transformation
Translate EDI formats into data suitable for use with company applications.
Data Clustering
Clustering or grouping objects based on data similarities
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
Data Blending
Merge data from multiple sources to a single data set
Data Classification
Grouping log entries based on similar attributes.
Workflow Management
Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks
Workflow Automation
Streamlining repetitive tasks and activities through automated and predefined workflows
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