Netezza was acquired by IBM in 2009 and is now part of the PureSystem Family. IBM PureData™ System for Analytics is a high-performance, scalable, massively parallel system that enables clients to perform analytics on enormous data volumes. Big data volumes are made simpler, faster and more accessible. This system, powered by Netezza technology, is designed specifically for running complex analytics on very large data volumes, orders of magnitude faster than competing solutions. The PureData System for Analytics delivers the proven performance, scalability, intelligence, and simplicity your business needs. It is a low cost option requiring minimal ongoing administration or tuning for a low total cost of ownership (TCO).