Why do businesses need a data platform?

Because data is scattered. A proper data platform lets you: Eliminate silos between systems and teams Streamline data ingestion, transformation, and access Power real-time workflows and AI-driven insights Improve governance, security, and scalability Without a platform, you're managing chaos, not intelligence.

What does a modern data platform include?

Key components of an effective data platform: Connectors for ingesting structured and unstructured data Processing engines for real-time and batch data Storage that scales and supports querying Governance tools for access control, lineage, and compliance Integration layers for APIs, workflows, and analytics tools. Rayven has all these - and more.

How is a data platform different from a data warehouse?

A data warehouse is one part of the picture - focused on storing and analysing historical data. A data platform does more. It handles: Live data ingestion and stream processing Workflow automation and operational triggers Integration with devices, systems, and APIs Governance, monitoring, and scalability across all data.

Who uses a data platform?

Everyone from analysts to engineers, HR and Sales. Data teams use it to model, clean, and serve insights Ops teams rely on real-time triggers and alerts Developers embed data into apps and processes Decision-makers trust it for reliable, up-to-date reporting A good platform empowers every layer of the business.

Can a data platform support real-time analytics?

Yes - if it’s built for it. Real-time data platforms (like Rayven’s) let you: Ingest data from live sources (e.g. IoT devices, sensors) Trigger workflows instantly Generate dashboards and insights as things happen Perfect for use cases where seconds matter - not hours.

What should you look for in a data platform?

Make sure your platform can: Integrate with your full tech stack Handle real-time and historical data Support automation, AI, and visualisation tools Scale securely with governance built-in Offer a low-code environment to speed up delivery You want flexibility without compromise.

What features should workflow automation software include?

Yes - if you choose the right platform. Good workflow automation software connects to: ERPs, CRMs, and finance tools IoT platforms and devices Messaging systems (Slack, Teams, email) Data lakes and warehouses Integration makes automation smart, not siloed.

What makes Rayven’s data platform different?

Rayven’s platform is built for action, not just analysis. Real-time ingestion, transformation, and automation in one place Unified low-code environment for ops, analysts, and devs Connect anything: machines, APIs, apps, edge devices Full visibility, governance, and control -without needing a PhD in data engineering What's more you can actually do something with the data: build automations or complete apps that enable you to improve using data. Easy-to-use, all-in-one, and affordable - even at-scale. Speak to us.

AI-Powered Unified & Real-Time Data Platform

		Snowflake	Databricks	Microsoft Fabric	Google BigQuery	HighByte	Tulip
Real-time Ingestion	Native streaming	Micro-batching only	Structured streams	Limited live feeds	Append-only	Batch only	App-triggered only
Time-Series + Unstructured DB	Cassandra + SQL hybrid	Relational only	Lakehouse	Limited NoSQL	Relational only	No DB layer	Relational only
SQL + API Access	Full SQL + REST/GraphQL	SQL, API limited	SQL + PySpark APIs	SQL only	SQL + API	API connectors only	Limited APIs
AI / ML + LLMOps	Hybrid Cassandra + MySQL. Doc / PDF / Email	3rd-party only	MLflow native	Azure ML only	Vertex AI add-on	Not supported	Not supported
No-, Low-, and Full-Code	Drag-drop, prompt + full JS/HTML	SQL only	Code-heavy	No low-code	No low-code	Limited UI	No-/low-code focus
Workflow Automation	Visual + AI nodes	Not built-in	Code orchestration	Power Automate link	Not built-in	Basic rules	Limited flows
OT + IT + SaaS Interoperability	Connect anything (guaranteed)	IT / SaaS only	IT / SaaS only	MS stack only	GCP ecosystem	OT focus	SaaS only
Security + Encryption	Enterprise-level	Enterprise-level	Enterprise-level	Enterprise-level	Enterprise-level	Basic. Not enterprise.	Basic. Not enterprise.
Deployment Flexibility	SaaS, Private Cloud, OnPrem + Edge	Cloud-only	Hybrid-focus	Azure-only	GCP-only	Edge gateways	Cloud-only
Pricing Transparency	Simple, pay-for-use. Tiers	Complex credits	Variable compute	Enterprise only	Usage-based, opaque	Custom quotes	Tiered plans
Free Trial	Yes	Limited free trial	Limited free trial	No free trial	Limited free trial	No free trial	Yes

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Marof, Outsourcing
'The best balance
of no-code simplicity
and dev flexibility.'

Alexander, Developer

'Easy IoT solutions.'
"A practical solution
for connecting our
machinery and data."

Etiko, CEO, Machinery
'Fast, reliable, and
developer-friendly.'

Chloe, IT
'Allows us to deliver
a remarkable number
of different energy
and IoT solutions.'

Gavin, CEO
"A more user-friendly
alternative, eliminating
the heavy setups."
"A versatile low-code
platform that
really delivers."

Marof, Outsourcing
'The best balance
of no-code simplicity
and dev flexibility.'

Alexander, Developer

'Switch to code when
needed is incredibly
useful.'
"A true all-in-one
platform for
IT Teams."

Margarita,
IT Consultant
'Rayven helps us
move from idea
to execution fast.'

James, Mechanist
'We see Rayven as
a key part of our
digital transformation.'

Rob, CEO
'Incredible for
monitoring our critical
medical storage.'

Tami, Pharmaceuticals
"Fast automation, great
for fraud and
risk management."

Frank, Risk, Manager, Insurance
'A powerful all-in-one
platform for building apps
and automations.'

'Switch to code when
needed is incredibly
useful.'
"A true all-in-one
platform for
IT Teams."

Margarita,
IT Consultant
'Rayven helps us
move from idea
to execution fast.'

James, Mechanist
'We see Rayven as
a key part of our
digital transformation.'

Rob, CEO
'Incredible for
monitoring our critical
medical storage.'

Tami, Pharmaceuticals
"Fast automation, great
for fraud and
risk management."

Frank, Risk, Manager, Insurance
'A powerful all-in-one
platform for building apps
and automations.'

'Powerful adaptive
analytics &
predictive maintenance.'
"Rayven services
the divide between
product and IT!"

Jeffrey, Product Supervisor,
Wholesale
'Scalable low-code
platform that saves
dev teams time.'

Prafull, Developer
'The platform's flexibility
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a broad range of use cases.'

Digital Manger
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that simplifies complex
data management.'

Adam, Risk Manager, IT
"Scales with you -
MVP vs. Production."
'Rayven helped us
streamline operations
across stores.'

Erin, Senior Manager

'Powerful adaptive
analytics &
predictive maintenance.'
"Rayven services
the divide between
product and IT!"

Jeffrey, Product Supervisor,
Wholesale
'Scalable low-code
platform that saves
dev teams time.'

Prafull, Developer
'The platform's flexibility
means we can address
a broad range of use cases.'

Digital Manger
'Powerful loT + AI platform
that simplifies complex
data management.'

Adam, Risk Manager, IT
"Scales with you -
MVP vs. Production."
'Rayven helped us
streamline operations
across stores.'

Erin, Senior Manager

Rayven makes file handling effortless - upload, parse + convert any document into structured, real-time data. From CSVs to PDFs, files aren’t just stored; they’re validated, enriched, and made instantly usable across apps, workflows, and AI.

Any Format, Anywhere: Ingest spreadsheets, PDFs, Word docs, images, audio, or video with automated parsing.
Smart Processing: Validate, clean, and enrich files on ingestion using regex, mapping, and transformation rules.
Instant Availability: Persist data in SQL + Cassandra, making it queryable, AI-ready, and available to dashboards, automations, or external systems.

Rayven’s API endpoints do more than connect systems. They ingest, expose, and orchestrate data in real-time - automatically tied into Rayven’s full data platform. This makes integration simple, scalable, and automation-ready.

Inbound + Outbound: Handle authenticated JSON POSTs with validation, plus publish filtered feeds via GET.
Real-Time Flows: Trigger webhooks, push payloads, or schedule calls with built-in retries.
Smart Storage + Enrichment: Actions persist in hybrid SQL + Cassandra, enabling query, validation, and inline transformations.

A data platform is the foundational layer that enables businesses to ingest, store, transform, orchestrate, and operationalise data from across their organisation - at-scale.

Unlike traditional tools that require patching together databases, ETL services, and workflow tools, a modern data platform like Rayven unifies every component. It connects to any system, handles both real-time and batch data, supports multi-model storage (including SQL + Cassandra), and enables automation, analytics, and AI deployment from a single interface.

A data platform is a unified system that collects, stores, processes, and serves data from multiple sources. It enables you to centralise information, automate flows, and make data available for analysis, automation, and real-time decisions across your business.

Because data is scattered. A proper data platform lets you:

Eliminate silos between systems and teams
Streamline data ingestion, transformation, and access
Power real-time workflows and AI-driven insights
Improve governance, security, and scalability

Without a platform, you're managing chaos, not intelligence.

Key components of an effective data platform:

Connectors for ingesting structured and unstructured data
Processing engines for real-time and batch data
Storage that scales and supports querying
Governance tools for access control, lineage, and compliance
Integration layers for APIs, workflows, and analytics tools.

Rayven has all these - and more.

A data warehouse is one part of the picture - focused on storing and analysing historical data. A data platform does more. It handles:

Live data ingestion and stream processing
Workflow automation and operational triggers
Integration with devices, systems, and APIs
Governance, monitoring, and scalability across all data.

Everyone from analysts to engineers, HR and Sales.

Data teams use it to model, clean, and serve insights
Ops teams rely on real-time triggers and alerts
Developers embed data into apps and processes
Decision-makers trust it for reliable, up-to-date reporting

A good platform empowers every layer of the business.

Yes - if it’s built for it. Real-time data platforms (like Rayven’s) let you:

Ingest data from live sources (e.g. IoT devices, sensors)
Trigger workflows instantly
Generate dashboards and insights as things happen

Perfect for use cases where seconds matter - not hours.

Make sure your platform can:

Integrate with your full tech stack
Handle real-time and historical data
Support automation, AI, and visualisation tools
Scale securely with governance built-in
Offer a low-code environment to speed up delivery

You want flexibility without compromise.

Yes - if you choose the right platform. Good workflow automation software connects to:

ERPs, CRMs, and finance tools
IoT platforms and devices
Messaging systems (Slack, Teams, email)
Data lakes and warehouses

Integration makes automation smart, not siloed.

Rayven’s platform is built for action, not just analysis.

Real-time ingestion, transformation, and automation in one place
Unified low-code environment for ops, analysts, and devs
Connect anything: machines, APIs, apps, edge devices
Full visibility, governance, and control -without needing a PhD in data engineering

What's more you can actually do something with the data: build automations or complete apps that enable you to improve using data.

Easy-to-use, all-in-one, and affordable - even at-scale. Speak to us.

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Join the organisations big + small already achieving more with Rayven:

Extract | Ingest | Format | Process | Transform | Analyse | Store | Manage | Load | Share | Visualize | Everything

A real-time data platform for ingestion, transformation + orchestration at-scale, simply.

Why Rayven’s data platform is different.

Connect to + ingest data from anywhere, in any format, time series or static.

Real-time data consolidation, storage, orchestration + automation.

Create + automate data pipelines via visual workflows, prompts or code.

Unify and scale SQL + Cassandra storage, natively.

Connect, train + deploy ML + LLMs in real-time.

Secure, scalable + low-cost data processing.

Data Platform comparison: Rayven vs alternatives.

Rayven is loved by users + businesses around the world.

Rayven has free + low-cost options, making it affordable for every business.

Handle all your data in real-time in one place.Future-proof your stack.

Ingest + connect any data.

Transform data in real-time or batch for immediate use.

Store and query with a 3D Hybrid SQL + Cassandra.

Orchestrate end-to-end data workflows.

File ingestion + interpretation: turn any file into usable data.

Prep for AI: integrate, train + deploy LLMs and ML models in real-time.

API endpoints: real-time data in + out.

Act on data with custom apps + visualizations.

Rayven is a complete data platform / DataOps that conquers integration, data silos, format, latency + quality challenges in minutes.

The ways Rayven connects.

1: Out-of-the-Box Connectors.

2: Build Online Forms.

3: File uploads + parsing.

4: Chatbots + AI Agents.

5: IoT Devices + Machinery.

6: Data Protocol Connectors.

7: Dynamic Integration Node.

8: Custom Scripts.

This isn’t enterprise-only tech, it’s made for you.

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