Launch of Progress Data Cloud Creates Platform to Accelerate AI Strategies and Digital Transformation
Progress (PRGS) has launched Progress® Data Cloud℠, a managed Data Platform as a Service designed to streamline enterprise data and AI operations in the cloud. The platform offers managed hosting for Progress® Semaphore™ and Progress® MarkLogic® products, with plans for future expansion.
The new platform features simplified operations through automated infrastructure management, cost efficiency with predictable pricing and no egress fees, enhanced security with SOC 2 Type 1 compliance, and superior scalability for mission-critical operations. For MarkLogic customers, it provides managed hosting with full feature parity, while Semaphore users will find it replacing Semaphore Cloud with improved performance and additional features.
The platform aims to help organizations accelerate their digital transformation and AI initiatives while reducing operational complexity and IT overhead, offering self-service access controls and comprehensive tenancy management.
Progress (PRGS) ha lanciato Progress® Data Cloud℠, una piattaforma gestita Data Platform as a Service progettata per semplificare le operazioni aziendali di dati e AI nel cloud. La piattaforma offre hosting gestito per i prodotti Progress® Semaphore™ e Progress® MarkLogic®, con piani per espansioni future.
La nuova piattaforma presenta operazioni semplificate attraverso la gestione automatizzata dell'infrastruttura, efficienza dei costi con prezzi prevedibili e senza spese di uscita, sicurezza avanzata con conformità SOC 2 Tipo 1 e scalabilità superiore per operazioni mission-critical. Per i clienti di MarkLogic, offre hosting gestito con pari funzionalità, mentre gli utenti di Semaphore troveranno una sostituzione di Semaphore Cloud con prestazioni migliorate e funzionalità aggiuntive.
La piattaforma mira ad aiutare le organizzazioni ad accelerare la loro trasformazione digitale e le iniziative AI, riducendo la complessità operativa e il sovraccarico IT, offrendo controlli di accesso self-service e gestione completa della locazione.
Progress (PRGS) ha lanzado Progress® Data Cloud℠, una plataforma gestionada Data Platform as a Service diseñada para optimizar las operaciones de datos y AI en la nube para empresas. La plataforma ofrece hospedaje gestionado para los productos Progress® Semaphore™ y Progress® MarkLogic®, con planes para futuras expansiones.
La nueva plataforma presenta operaciones simplificadas a través de la gestión automatizada de infraestructura, eficiencia de costos con precios predecibles y sin tarifas de salida, seguridad mejorada con cumplimiento SOC 2 Tipo 1, y escalabilidad superior para operaciones críticas. Para los clientes de MarkLogic, proporciona hospedaje gestionado con paridad funcional completa, mientras que los usuarios de Semaphore encontrarán que reemplaza a Semaphore Cloud con mejor rendimiento y características adicionales.
La plataforma tiene como objetivo ayudar a las organizaciones a acelerar su transformación digital y sus iniciativas de AI, reduciendo la complejidad operativa y la carga de TI, ofreciendo controles de acceso autoservicio y gestión integral de tenencia.
Progress (PRGS)는 Progress® Data Cloud℠를 출시했습니다. 이는 기업 데이터 및 AI 운영을 클라우드에서 간소화하도록 설계된 관리형 데이터 플랫폼 서비스입니다. 이 플랫폼은 Progress® Semaphore™ 및 Progress® MarkLogic® 제품에 대한 관리된 호스팅을 제공하며, 향후 확장 계획이 있습니다.
새로운 플랫폼은 자동화된 인프라 관리를 통해 간소화된 운영, 예측 가능한 가격과 추가 요금 없는 비용 효율성, SOC 2 1형 준수에 따른 보안 강화, 임무-critical 운영에 대한 우수한 확장성을 특징으로 합니다. MarkLogic 고객에게는 모든 기능 완전성을 갖춘 관리형 호스팅을 제공하며, Semaphore 사용자는 개선된 성능과 추가 기능이 포함된 Semaphore Cloud로 대체된 것을 발견하게 됩니다.
이 플랫폼은 조직이 디지털 전환 및 AI 이니셔티브를 가속화하고, 운영 복잡성과 IT 오버헤드를 줄일 수 있도록 도와주며, 자가 서비스 접근 제어 및 포괄적인 임대 관리 기능을 제공합니다.
Progress (PRGS) a lancé Progress® Data Cloud℠, une plateforme de données gérées en tant que service conçue pour rationaliser les opérations d'entreprise en matière de données et d'IA dans le cloud. La plateforme propose un hébergement géré pour les produits Progress® Semaphore™ et Progress® MarkLogic®, avec des projets d'expansion futurs.
La nouvelle plateforme présente des opérations simplifiées grâce à une gestion automatisée de l'infrastructure, une efficacité des coûts avec des prix prévisibles et sans frais de sortie, une sécurité améliorée par la conformité SOC 2 Type 1, et une évolutivité supérieure pour des opérations critiques. Pour les clients de MarkLogic, elle propose un hébergement géré avec parité de fonctionnalités complète, tandis que les utilisateurs de Semaphore constateront qu'il remplace Semaphore Cloud avec de meilleures performances et des fonctionnalités supplémentaires.
La plateforme a pour objectif d'aider les organisations à accélérer leur transformation numérique et leurs initiatives d'IA tout en réduisant la complexité opérationnelle et les coûts informatiques, en offrant des contrôles d'accès en libre-service et une gestion complète de la location.
Progress (PRGS) hat Progress® Data Cloud℠ gestartet, eine verwaltete Datenplattform als Dienst, die darauf ausgelegt ist, Unternehmensdaten und KI-Betrieb in der Cloud zu optimieren. Die Plattform bietet Managed Hosting für die Produkte Progress® Semaphore™ und Progress® MarkLogic®, mit Plänen für zukünftige Erweiterungen.
Die neue Plattform bietet vereinfachte Abläufe durch automatisiertes Infrastrukturmanagement, Kosteneffizienz mit planbaren Preisen und ohne Austrittsgebühren, verbesserte Sicherheit mit SOC 2 Typ 1-Konformität sowie überlegene Skalierbarkeit für geschäftskritische Abläufe. Für MarkLogic-Kunden bietet sie Managed Hosting mit vollständiger Funktionalität, während Semaphore-Nutzer die Ablösung von Semaphore Cloud durch verbesserte Leistung und zusätzliche Funktionen erleben werden.
Die Plattform soll Organisationen helfen, ihre digitale Transformation und KI-Initiativen zu beschleunigen, während sie die operationale Komplexität und die IT-Kosten reduziert und Selbstbedienungszugriffssteuerungen sowie umfassendes Verwaltungsmanagement bietet.
- Launch of new revenue-generating cloud platform service
- Expansion of product portfolio with managed hosting capabilities
- No egress fees, offering cost advantages over competitors
- SOC 2 Type 1 compliance, enhancing security credentials
- initial product support (only Semaphore and MarkLogic)
- Replacement of existing Semaphore Cloud service may require customer transitions
Insights
The launch of Progress Data Cloud marks a significant strategic pivot for Progress Software, positioning the company to capitalize on two major enterprise technology trends: the shift to cloud-based data operations and the increasing demand for AI-ready infrastructure. This move is particularly well-timed given the current market dynamics where enterprises are actively seeking ways to reduce operational complexity while scaling their AI initiatives.
The platform's integration of MarkLogic and Semaphore products under a unified cloud offering creates a compelling value proposition. The elimination of egress fees is a notable differentiator in a market where data transfer costs often represent a significant portion of cloud expenses. The SOC 2 Type 1 compliance and enterprise-grade security features address critical enterprise requirements, potentially accelerating adoption in regulated industries.
From a business perspective, this launch represents a strategic evolution of Progress's revenue model toward predictable, recurring cloud revenue streams. The platform's ability to support both existing Progress customers and new enterprises positions it for potential market share expansion in the growing DPaaS segment, estimated to reach
Key competitive advantages include:
- Integration of established enterprise-grade products (MarkLogic and Semaphore)
- Simplified operational model with automated infrastructure management
- Transparent pricing structure without hidden costs
- Full feature parity with on-premises versions
- Enhanced SharePoint Online integration for Semaphore users
However, the success of this platform will largely depend on Progress's ability to execute on its roadmap for supporting additional products and maintaining performance at scale. The platform's positioning as an end-to-end solution for both data operations and AI workloads could help Progress capture a larger share of enterprise IT budgets, particularly as organizations accelerate their AI adoption strategies.
BURLINGTON, Mass., Jan. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New offering empowers enterprises to simplify data operations and enhance AI capabilities in the cloud
Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS), the trusted provider of AI-powered digital experiences and infrastructure software, today announced the launch of Progress® Data Cloud℠, a managed Data Platform as a Service designed to simplify enterprise data and artificial intelligence (AI) operations in the cloud. With Progress Data Cloud, customers can accelerate their digital transformation and AI initiatives while reducing operational complexity and IT overhead.
As global businesses scale their data operations and embrace AI, a robust cloud data strategy has become the cornerstone of success, enabling organizations to harness the full potential of their data for innovation and growth. Progress Data Cloud meets this critical need by providing a unified, secure and scalable platform to build, manage and deploy data architectures and AI projects without the burden of managing IT infrastructure.
“Organizations increasingly recognize that cloud and AI are pivotal to unlocking business value at scale,” said John Ainsworth, GM and EVP, Application and Data Platform, Progress. “Progress Data Cloud empowers companies to achieve this by offering a seamless, end-to-end experience for data and AI operations, removing the barriers of infrastructure complexity while delivering exceptional performance, security and predictability.”
Key Features and Benefits
Progress Data Cloud is a Data Platform as a service that enables managed hosting of feature-complete instances of Progress® Semaphore™ and Progress® MarkLogic®, with plans to support additional Progress products in the future. Core benefits include:
- Simplified Operations: Eliminates infrastructure complexity with always-on infrastructure management, monitoring service, continuous security scanning and automated product upgrades.
- Cost Efficiency: Reduces IT costs and bottlenecks with predictable pricing, resource usage transparency and no egress fees.
- Enhanced Security: Helps harden security posture with an enterprise-grade security model that is SOC 2 Type 1 compliant.
- Scalability and Performance: Offers superior availability and reliability, supporting mission-critical business operations, GenAI demands and large-scale analytics.
- Streamlined User Management: Self-service access controls and tenancy management provide better visibility and customization.
For MarkLogic customers:
Progress Data Cloud accelerates time to production by offering managed hosting for the Progress® MarkLogic® Server database and the Progress® MarkLogic® Data Hub solution with full feature parity. Customers can benefit from enhanced scalability, security and seamless deployment options.
For Semaphore customers:
Replacing Semaphore Cloud, Progress Data Cloud provides a next-generation cloud platform with all existing Semaphore functionality plus new features for improved performance, security, reliability, user management and SharePoint Online integration.
“As enterprises continue to invest in digital transformation and artificial intelligence strategies, the need for robust, scalable and secure data platforms becomes increasingly evident,” said Stewart Bond, Vice President, Data Intelligence and Integration Software, IDC. “Progress Data Cloud addresses a critical market need by simplifying data operations and accelerating the development of AI-powered solutions. Its capabilities, from seamless infrastructure management to enterprise-grade security, position it as a compelling choice for organizations looking to unlock the full potential of their data to drive innovation and business value.”
Progress Data Cloud is a cloud-based hosting of foundational products that make up the Progress Data Platform portfolio.
Progress Data Cloud is now available for existing and new customers of the MarkLogic and Semaphore platforms. For more information, visit https://www.progress.com/data-cloud.
About Progress
Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS) empowers organizations to achieve transformational success in the face of disruptive change. Our software enables our customers to develop, deploy and manage responsible AI-powered applications and digital experiences with agility and ease. Customers get a trusted provider in Progress, with the products, expertise and vision they need to succeed. Over 4 million developers and technologists at hundreds of thousands of enterprises depend on Progress. Learn more at www.progress.com.
Progress, MarkLogic, Semaphore, and Progress Data Cloud are trademarks or registered trademarks of Progress Software Corporation and/or one of its subsidiaries or affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. Any other trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.
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