Denodo Platform 9.4 has been released!

Denodo Platform 9.4 advances Denodo’s ability to deliver live, unified, and governed access to all enterprise data so AI agents, applications, and business users can reason, act, and deliver outcomes with confidence.
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Welcome to the dawn of a new era in data management with Denodo Platform 9. Get ready to elevate your data strategy and unlock unprecedented business value.

Denodo Platform 9 revolutionized data management by enabling seamless self-service, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing security protocols. Building on this strong foundation, Denodo Platform 9.4* expands how organizations connect AI to the full breadth of their data, including structured, semi-structured, and unstructured sources, through a single logical access layer. It simplifies how AI agents securely discover and consume live enterprise data using modern protocols, while enforcing consistent semantics, security, and governance. At the same time, it democratizes access to trusted data through natural language experiences that allow any user to ask questions and get answers without needing deep technical expertise.

Here are a few resources to get you started:

If you're interested in upgrading your existing Denodo Platform installation to the new version 9, we encourage you to review these resources:

Powered by Data Virtualization, supporting over 200 data sources and applications, and running on all major clouds plus on-premise, Denodo offers the ability to unify and govern the broadest range of enterprise data in the market, and to deliver to all data consumers at the speed of business .

In addition to Denodo Platform 9.4, organizations can also deploy the Denodo Platform through Agora, the Denodo Cloud Service, now available on both AWS and Azure. While Agora is a separate solution, it includes all of the same capabilities as Denodo Platform 9.3, with the added flexibility of choosing a fully managed environment with the cloud provider that best fits your strategy. Explore the following Agora resources:

* The latest Long Term Support (LTS) version is Denodo Platform 9.4

LTS versions will get guaranteed patch releases (9.x.x) with bug fixes and security patches for 1 year.

Discover the New Features

This latest release brings further improvements that solidify the Denodo Platform as a foundation for AI innovation.

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Connectivity and Data Product Development

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The Data Foundation for Trusted Agentic AI

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Introducing Lakehouse Accelerator: Next-Generation Execution for Analytics at Scale

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Connectivity and Data Product Development

Denodo Platform 9.4 delivers significant enhancements to streamline data product development while maintaining governance and efficiency.

These innovations make it easier for organizations to develop and deploy high-quality data products while maintaining control, security, and performance.We encourage you to watch this TechTalk End-to-End Data Product Lifecycle Management with Denodo to explore the full lifecycle of a data product, powered by the Denodo Platform

The Data Foundation for Trusted Agentic AI

Denodo Platform continues to advance data management capabilities that accelerate the adoption of AI, so organizations can seamlessly provide AI agents with high-quality, well-governed, real-time data. As AI rapidly evolves, Denodo remains committed to delivering innovations that optimize data accessibility, security, and performance—empowering organizations to maximize the value of their AI investments.

  • Enhanced Conversational AI Experience Now Embedded in the Denodo Data Marketplace: The Denodo Data Marketplace now features an embedded, out-of-the-box chatbot experience that delivers a ChatGPT-like interaction with enterprise-wide data, combining natural, multi-turn conversations with the security and governance Denodo is known for. In addition to answering questions, the conversational experience can explain the steps being taken, surface assumptions, and request clarification when intent or context is ambiguous, helping users better understand and trust the results.
  • MCP Support: Denodo as a Data Provider for Agentic Automation: Denodo has supported the Model Context Protocol for some time as part of its AI SDK, enabling teams to connect AI agents to govern enterprise data. With the Denodo Platform 9.4 release, MCP support is now embedded directly into the Denodo Platform itself: Text-to-SQL MCP Service (allows to execute natural language queries on Denodo) and Denodo VDP MCP Server (access to the Data Products exposed by Denodo and execute VQL queries through MCP). Any MCP-compatible client can now connect directly to Denodo and interact with enterprise data through a consistent, governed interface that reflects approved data products, shared semantics, and existing security policies.
  • Improved Denodo Assistant: The Denodo Assistant is a set of features of the Denodo Platform that use artificial intelligence to make it easier to create and use virtual models. This update includes an improved Denodo Assistant configuration in the VQL Shell. Now, you can Explore metadata, add your own “custom instructions” to provide additional context to the Denodo Assistant requests, and limit the databases you want to work with.

Introducing Lakehouse Accelerator: Next-Generation Execution for Analytics at Scale

We are excited to unveil Lakehouse Accelerator, the latest evolution of our embedded MPP SQL capability. Building on our existing Presto engine support, Lakehouse Accelerator raises the bar by embedding the open-source Velox execution engine to deliver a major advance in performance, efficiency, and future readiness.

  • Next-Generation Performance: By adopting Velox (fully written in C++), Lakehouse Accelerator moves beyond traditional MPP SQL engines into a modern execution layer optimized for today’s hardware and analytics demands. Enterprise workloads benefit from faster query execution, better use of CPU and memory resources, and a more responsive experience for users.
  • Better Resource Efficiency: Lakehouse accelerator raises the bar by embracing an advanced Velox-based execution engine that delivers meaningful reductions in resource consumption and infrastructure costs.

Watch the TechTalk Powering Your Data with the Denodo Lakehouse Accelerator

Read the full documentation Denodo Lakehouse Accelerator Guide and the features supported by the new Presto on Velox Denodo Lakehouse Accelerator Guide - Presto on Velox.

More Features of Denodo Platform 9

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Denodo Data Marketplace: Enabling Universal Data Access

Denodo Platform 9 delivers a full data marketplace, enabling users across the enterprise to seamlessly find, understand, and utilize data.

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Denodo AI Software Development Kit

The Denodo AI SDK works in conjunction with Denodo Platform 9.1 or later, including the freely downloadable Denodo Express, and the free trials and purchased subscriptions of Agora. Also see these useful resources: Read the Denodo AI SDK User Guide, try the Building an AI Chatbot with Denodo in Minutes Tutorial, watch On-demand the Denodo TechTalks Use Denodo and data fabric to enable RAG implementation and Denodo Supercharges AI for Enterprises with NVIDIA's NIM Integrations, and clone the Denodo AI SDK Github Repository for collaboration.

By continuously evolving its AI capabilities, Denodo enables enterprises to leverage GenAI more effectively—enhancing decision-making, automating complex workflows, and delivering AI-driven insights with greater precision. These innovations keep organizations at the forefront of AI-driven transformation, maximizing the impact of their data investments.

  • Accelerating GenAI Expertise for Data Professionals – To help technical professionals quickly master emerging GenAI technologies, Denodo has introduced a GenAI Hands-on Lab, providing a practical, guided learning experience for building AI-driven applications. Additionally, the new Denodo AI SDK Certified Developer Associate within the Denodo Certified Professional Program equips professionals with the needed skills for effectively implementing and managing AI-powered data solutions, so organizations can rapidly build AI expertise and drive innovation.
  • DeepQuery in the Denodo AI SDK::This is a groundbreaking capability in the Denodo AI SDK. While Query RAG is ideal for fact-based questions like “What’s our churn rate in the Northeast?” DeepQuery goes further — enabling complex, analytical questions such as “Why is churn increasing, and what factors are driving it?”
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An Improved Developer Experience

We’ve made a variety of improvements in how developers interact with the Denodo Platform, making it more intuitive and boosting productivity. Key highlights include enhanced DevOps support for seamless collaboration, integrated Scheduler jobs for efficient task management, a new Welcome portal for faster onboarding, and a redesigned data source panel for easier access and manipulation.

Are you looking for something else? Try the brand-new courses Logical Data Management for Architects , Implementing My First Logical Data Integration , Beyond Query Optimizer: A Journey into Query Optimization Excellence and Data Discovery with Denodo Data Catalog .

Segregation of Administrative Duties

Enhanced security with fine-grained control through the segregation of administrative duties, enabling organizations to grant administrative users the privileges to change server settings while preventing them from accessing data.

Enhanced Inspection and Auditing Tools

New tools for inspecting and auditing data access policies, enhancing oversight and compliance. These improvements enable robust data protection and operational integrity.

Are you looking for something else? Try the brand-new courses Logical Data Management for Architects , to learn architectural patterns for the Denodo Platform and best practices for performance optimization, data services governance, scalability, and operation.