SnapLogic
Encyclopedia
SnapLogic is a commercial software company that provides data and application integration tools for connecting Cloud
data sources, SAAS
applications and on-premise business applications. Headquartered in San Mateo, CA, USA, SnapLogic was founded in 2006. SnapLogic is headed by Ex-CEO and Co-Founder of Informatica
, Gaurav Dhillon
and is venture backed by Andreessen Horowitz
, Floodgate, Brian McClendon
, and Naval Ravikant.
Cloud computing
Cloud computing is the delivery of computing as a service rather than a product, whereby shared resources, software, and information are provided to computers and other devices as a utility over a network ....
data sources, SAAS
Saas
SAAS is an abbreviation for* Social Accountability Accreditation Services* Software as a service * Student Awards Agency for Scotland* Seattle Academy of Arts and Sciences* South Australian Ambulance Service...
applications and on-premise business applications. Headquartered in San Mateo, CA, USA, SnapLogic was founded in 2006. SnapLogic is headed by Ex-CEO and Co-Founder of Informatica
Informatica
Informatica Corporation is a NASDAQ listed company with ticker INFA. Founded in 1993, its headquarters is in Redwood City, California. Founded by Diaz Nesamoney and Gaurav Dhillon...
, Gaurav Dhillon
Gaurav Dhillon
Gaurav Dhillon is the Chairman and CEO of SnapLogic, an enterprise application and data integration software development company that helps organizations connect business applications and Web services. An early investor in SnapLogic, Gaurav joined as CEO in 2009.Gaurav is also the chairman and...
and is venture backed by Andreessen Horowitz
Andreessen Horowitz
Andreessen Horowitz is a venture capital firm founded by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz. The company's headquarters is in Menlo Park, California.The venture capital fund was started in June 2009 with an initial capital of $300 million....
, Floodgate, Brian McClendon
Brian McClendon
Brian McClendon is an American software designer, developer and engineer. He was a co-founder and angel investor in Keyhole, a geospatial data visualization tool; the start-up was purchased by Google in 2004 and later came to be known as Google Earth...
, and Naval Ravikant.
Products
SnapLogic’s products include:- SnapLogic Server — The core REST-based server that manages the instantiation and execution of connection pipelines. Provides traditional Extract, transform, loadExtract, transform, loadExtract, transform and load is a process in database usage and especially in data warehousing that involves:* Extracting data from outside sources* Transforming it to fit operational needs...
(ETL) capabilities, as well as discoverable, callable, and reusable data services. - SnapLogic Designer — A browser-based, drag-and-drop visual tool for creating data flow pipelines to read and write from hosted or on-premise data sources.
- SnapLogic SnapCenter — A central performance management tool for monitoring and managing clustered SnapLogic Servers, multiple data pipelines, and connections across associated applications and data sources.
- SnapLogic Dashboard — The visual interface into SnapCenter, provides real-time system performance dashboards, drill-down capabilities, and triggered notifications on desktops or iPads.
- Snaps — Reusable application-specific connectors with wizards that automatically inspect target applications, find patterns and templates, identify and adapt to customizations, and then build links in the data layer for 'create,' 'read,' 'update' and 'delete' functionality.
- SnapStore — An open MarketplaceMarketplaceA marketplace is the space, actual, virtual or metaphorical, in which a market operates. The term is also used in a trademark law context to denote the actual consumer environment, ie. the 'real world' in which products and services are provided and consumed.-Marketplaces and street markets:A...
that enables developers, Systems Integrators, and Independent software vendorIndependent software vendorIndependent software vendor is a business term for companies specializing in making or selling software, designed for mass marketing or for niche markets...
s to build and sell custom Snaps, extending SnapLogic’s connectivity and functionality.
Awards
- Selected by ReadWriteWebReadWriteWebReadWriteWeb is a Web technology blog launched in 2003. RWW covers Web 2.0 and Web technology in general, and provides industry news, reviews, and analysis. Founded by Richard MacManus, Technorati ranked ReadWriteWeb at number 12 in its list of top 100 blogs worldwide, as of October 9, 2010. RWW...
as one of the Top 5 Enterprise Startups to Watch in 2011. - Featured in Information Week's Top 5 Cloud Computing Predictions for 2011.
- Named in the Information Week 50 Business Technology Startups to Watch.
- Named GartnerGartnerGartner, Inc. is an information technology research and advisory firm headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, United States. It was known as GartnerGroup until 2001....
Cool Vendors in Data Management and Integration, 2009, for MissionKit - Featured in NetworkWorld's Companies to Watch
See also
- Data integrationData integrationData integration involves combining data residing in different sources and providing users with a unified view of these data.This process becomes significant in a variety of situations, which include both commercial and scientific domains...
- Extract, transform, and load (ETL)Extract, transform, loadExtract, transform and load is a process in database usage and especially in data warehousing that involves:* Extracting data from outside sources* Transforming it to fit operational needs...
- Software as a serviceSoftware as a ServiceSoftware as a service , sometimes referred to as "on-demand software," is a software delivery model in which software and its associated data are hosted centrally and are typically accessed by users using a thin client, normally using a web browser over the Internet.SaaS has become a common...
(Saas) - Cloud computingCloud computingCloud computing is the delivery of computing as a service rather than a product, whereby shared resources, software, and information are provided to computers and other devices as a utility over a network ....
- Enterprise application integrationEnterprise application integrationEnterprise Application Integration is defined as the use of software and computer systems architectural principles to integrate a set of enterprise computer applications.- Overview :...