Teradata Corporation, the world's largest company solely focused on data warehousing and enterprise analytics, has implemented an Active Enterprise Data Warehouse platform for CarMax, Inc., the nation's largest retailer of used cars.

Prior to the Teradata Warehouse, CarMax used a combination of traditional database technologies. This implementation helps CarMax meet new business requirements for immediate access to near real-time data. Teradata met these needs in testing for mixed workload capabilities that are critical for CarMax applications.

An active data warehouse makes organizational information available for decision and business transaction support in near real time and, as such, supports a high number of queries daily.

"With the Teradata system we are able to deliver the infrastructure and performance needed to support today's analytic demands, as well as a foundation for future business intelligence requirements," said CarMax Chief Information Officer Richard Smith. "Teradata will further enable us to more efficiently access the data we need to analyze trends across our various business functions."

Gene Sullivan, vice president Americas retail industry, Teradata Corporation, said, "With Teradata, CarMax will further strengthen its unique retail business model and enhance its capability to compete by making informed decisions using historical trends and insights."

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