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Here are the top 10 ways Enzee Universe will benefit you:

  1. Post-conference training ($1950 value) included with registration
    • Netezza Data Warehouse Appliance Usage
    • NEW COURSE: Advanced Analytics Inside TwinFin i-Class
    • NEW COURSE: Mantra Basics
    • NEW COURSE: R Modeling for TwinFin i-Class
  2. Keynote speaker Stephen Baker, author of The Numerati, will explain the many ways analytics are permeating throughout the enterprise and our every day lives
  3. Industry analysts on the agenda include: Donald Feinberg, VP & Distinguished Analyst, Gartner; Dr. Richard Hackathorn, President, Bolder Technology, Inc.; Claudia Imhoff, PhD, President & Founder, Intelligent Solutions, Inc.; James Kobielus, Senior Analyst, Forrester Research; Curt Monash, President, Monash Research and Editor & Publisher, DBMS2 blog; Neil Raden, Founder, Hired Brains, Inc.; Shawn Rogers, President, Analytic Response
  4. Pre-conference best practices workshop included with registration, hosted by David Birmingham, Senior Principal Consultant at Brightlight Consulting and author of Netezza Underground book and Gather ‘round the Grill blog
  5. Education on TwinFin i-Class & advanced analytics, including a new Next-Generation Insight track and several sessions on the TwinFin i-Class platform for advanced analytics
  6. Netezza Appliance Center showcasing pre-packaged business solution appliances developed by Netezza partners
  7. Networking opportunities such as a curry banquet from Royal Chef Mak who has cooked for celebs and royalty worldwide, and an evening gala featuring Garth Sundem, author of Geek Logik books
  8. Enzee Partner Galaxy, where Netezza partners and customers connect
  9. Customized Agenda built for you based on your unique goals, preferences, and vertical alignment
  10. Discounted Travel to Boston through special Enzee Universe hotel and airline rate

 



Register today to hold your spot.

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Brian
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Just when I was beginning to think Netezza's competitors were creeping in, those clever guys over at Netezza come out with a new data warehouse appliance named after a surfboard. Totally radical . I'm sure most people have asked at least one of these questions upon hearing the news:

  1. Is TwinFin faster than NPS?TwinFin ServerOnWhite.jpg
  2. Is it cheaper?
  3. What is different architecturally?
  4. How much data can you cram into a TwinFin?
  5. Where the heck did the "TwinFin" name come from?
  6. Is this new appliance readily available to be shipped?
  7. Is anyone using it yet?
  8. When can I check it out for myself?


I decided to embark on a mission to answer these questions. And with the flurry of information that has gone out this week about the product, it actually wasn't very difficult to find the answers. So I figured I'd share...


  1. Yes, TwinFin is faster than NPS. According to Curt Monash's blog, TwinFin delivers an immediate increase in price-performance, based on a 3X cut in price/terabyte and a 3-5X improvement in mixed workload performance.
  2. Again, yes, TwinFin is cheaper. Several media outlets have reported that TwinFin offers a reduced price point of $20K per TB of user data, including:
  4. Rather than attempt to explain the architecture of TwinFin myself, you're better off going directly to the source: Phil Francisco (Netezza's VP of Product Management & Product Marketing)'s blog
  5. While it sounds like there will be several different variations of Netezza's new appliances, the TwinFin will scale into the petabytes according to this morning's Netezza press release.
  6. One of Phil Francisco's blogs hints at this, but I've also heard a rumor that Tim Young will soon divulge the full meaning of "TwinFin" in his next Enzee Frenzy article.
  7. According to the press release, the TwinFin appliance is available immediately, and Netezza already has systems in production with customers.
  8. Yep. See answer to #6. Plus, word on the street is that customers already using TwinFin will be at Enzee Universe to talk about their experiences.
  9. The TwinFin appliance will be on site at every Enzee Universe destination. I'm really excited to check it out - and you should be too! (Register today if you haven't already - registration is free for existing and prospective Netezza users.)


There are two other resources you should check out for more info on Netezza's latest and greatest product - especially if you're too lazy to read! The first is a "hip" new video that is presently posted to Netezza's home page. The second is a podcast where Phil Francisco shares his insight into the new product.


Enjoy - and I hope to see you all at Universe!


- Brian

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