IBM Cloud Object Storage drivers & connectors for data integration
Connect to live IBM Cloud Object Storage data through easy-to-use drivers. Easily integrate IBM Cloud Object Storage data with BI, reporting, analytics, ETL tools, and custom solutions.
IBM Cloud Object Storage data integration
Access IBM Cloud Object Storage data in all of the systems you use every day, including BI & analytics tools, databases, data warehouses, and custom apps. Customers commonly use CData's IBM Cloud Object Storage connectivity to:
- Provide a logical data layer of abstraction that shields users from the complexity of data access and integration.
- Get blazing-fast access to data for BI, reporting, and data integration with highly optimized read/write performance.
- Securely explore tables, columns, keys, data, and full meta-data based on user identity.
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The CData difference
Our standards-based approach to connectivity streamlines data access and insulates usrs from the complexities of integrating BigQuery data.
Unparalleled IBM Cloud Object Storage Connectivity Get full access to your IBM Cloud Object Storage data wherever you need it. CData is the undisputed leader in IBM Cloud Object Storage connectivity providing the most comprehensive access to live IBM Cloud Object Storage data anywhere. Thousands of customers and hundreds of leading data ISVs rely on our connectivity to make the most of their data.
Fastest time to value Reduce development cycles and accelerating the overall time to market. Our pre-built, optimized connectors eliminate the need for complex custom development, allowing for fast, secure access to Workday data.
Unbeatable price-performance By standardizing and streamlining how systems interact with IBM Cloud Object Storage our products reduce development costs and timelines, slash architectural complexity.
Blazing data access Our IBM Cloud Object Storage connectivity is fast— really fast. In fact, over twice as fast as other solutions. Our engineers have optimized our drivers for maximum performance all the way down to the socket level, delivering truly exceptional data access.
Future-proof integration We continuously test against changes in the IBM Cloud Object Storage APIs & protocols used to connect, preventing downtime in your data and analytics processes.
Enterprise-class technical support CData is dedicated to helping you find success with IBM Cloud Object Storage. We work as an extension of your team to help solve your toughest data challenges. Thousands of customers and hundreds of ISVs rely on our services to make the most of their data.
AI Integrations
IBM Cloud Object Storage data for AI agents and assistants
IBM Cloud Object Storage MCP server connectivity for AI
Enable AI agents, assistants, and workflows to access IBM Cloud Object Storage data to improve output, tailoring responses to your actual business data and reducing hallucinations.
- One MCP connection from IBM Cloud Object Storage to every AI agent, assistant, copilot, or LLM that could use it.
- Maintain security and user permissions with pass-through user-based access and read/write controls
- Platform solution to control and monitor user access via AI across your organization.
BI & Analytics
IBM Cloud Object Storage connectivity for BI & analytics
Live IBM Cloud Object Storage access for analytics
Access IBM Cloud Object Storage data in all of the systems you use every day, including BI & analytics tools, databases, data warehouses, and custom apps.
- Connect IBM Cloud Object Storage (and any other data source) to your favorite analytics, automation, or data management app without moving data
- Bi-directional IBM Cloud Object Storage connectivity through common data endpoints
- Enable IBM Cloud Object Storage governability and data privacy with user-level permissioning at the source level.
Data Warehousing
IBM Cloud Object Storage ETL, replication, & data warehousing
Automate IBM Cloud Object Storage data replication
CData Sync automatically replicates data from hundreds of on-premises and cloud data sources — like IBM Cloud Object Storage— to any modern database, data lake, or data warehouse.
- Create automated IBM Cloud Object Storage data flows in minutes with point-and-click data replication
- Facilitate reporting, business intelligence, and analytics for decision support
- Archive data for disaster recovery
Data Management
Consolidate IBM Cloud Object Storage data management
Data management integration enables organizations to better manage their human resources data, optimize decision-making, and ensure compliance with data governance policies. Technologies like ODBC, JDBC, and ADO easily connect with all kinds of popular data management applications.
Connect IBM Cloud Object Storage to data management systems to:
- Provide a single, accurate source of truth for employee and resource data.
- Ensure consistency, data quality, and integration across systems.
- Improve data discoverability, governance, and compliance, allowing for easy tracking, auditing, and efficient data use across the organization.
No Code
Connect to IBM Cloud Object Storage with no-code
IBM Cloud Object Storage is often at the center of a wide range of repetitive tasks. With low-code/no-code tools, users can automate these tasks reducing manual effort and errors.
- Customize IBM Cloud Object Storage and integrate it with other systems (like CRM, HR, or accounting software) without writing complex code.
- Create custom dashboards, reports, or data visualizations by integrating IBM Cloud Object Storage data with other systems.
Custom Apps
Build fully-integrated custom applications
From custom AI and analytics to performance managemement and learning platforms, developers are leveraging our drivers to power all kinds of real-time integrations with IBM Cloud Object Storage.
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Data Virtualization
Virtualize access to IBM Cloud Object Storage data
Data virtualization tools helps organizations achieve better data access, more agile decision-making, and greater efficiency in managing data across diverse systems.
Integrating IBM Cloud Object Storage with data virtualization tools allows organizations to combine this data with other sources like ERP systems, CRM platforms, or financial databases without physically moving or duplicating data. This unified access enables faster, more efficient decision-making.
Spreadsheets
Connect to live IBM Cloud Object Storage data in spreadsheets
Work with live IBM Cloud Object Storage data seamlessly in Excel and Google Sheets:
- Always work with live IBM Cloud Object Storage data— no more downloading, copying, and pasting
- Filter and get just the attributes and data you actually need
- Refresh data with a click or set a schedule
- Update IBM Cloud Object Storage records right from your spreadsheet
FAQs
Frequently asked IBM Cloud Object Storage integration questions
Common questions about IBM Cloud Object Storage drivers & connectors for data and analytics integration
- How does the IBM Cloud Object Storage Driver work?
- How is using the IBM Cloud Object Storage Driver different than connecting to the IBM Cloud Object Storage API?
- How is a IBM Cloud Object Storage Driver different than a IBM Cloud Object Storage connector?
- Is IBM Cloud Object Storage SQL based?
- What data can I access with the IBM Cloud Object Storage driver?
- What does IBM Cloud Object Storage integrate with?
- How can I enable IBM Cloud Object Storage Analytics?
- How can I support IBM Cloud Object Storage Data Integration?
- Does IBM Cloud Object Storage Integrate with Excel?
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