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ParaQuery

Fully-managed Spark + SQL at 2× speed and half the cost. Built for teams that ship.

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ParaQuery is a managed data processing service that runs Spark and SQL workloads on GPU hardware. It addresses slow pipelines, long-running queries, and rising compute costs by accelerating existing workloads without requiring data to be moved into a separate storage layer. Data is queried where it lives, keeping current storage and query logic in place.

The service provides automatic hardware acceleration for high-volume ETL, runs on open-source Spark, and works with open formats. It connects to GCP, AWS, Azure, and other environments, including on-premises setups, and integrates with common tools. Setup and infrastructure management are handled as part of the service.

ParaQuery is aimed at data teams and organizations running large Spark or SQL workloads. Access is offered through an early access program, with risk-free pilots, custom ROI analysis, and guaranteed pricing available.

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