About Smart Associates
Founded in 2003, Smart Associates has built a reputation as a trusted specialist in data management and analytics. From our origins in data warehouse consulting, we have evolved into a leading independent provider of expertise and software for Netezza Performance Server on the IBM PureData for Analytics and Cloud Pak for Data platforms. Our experience has been distilled into comprehensive toolsets that automate complex migration, integration, and administration tasks: Smart Data Frameworks (SDF) and Smart Management Frameworks (SMF). These products reduce risk, accelerate delivery, and provide capabilities that go beyond more generic offerings. As IBM phases out support for their older technologies, our Netezza Support Plus service provides continuity and peace of mind, extending the life of critical systems with expert coverage and including the following SMF capabilities:
- Smart Database Replication – ensuring reliable, consistent ‘hot standby’ copies of production databases in diverse remote locations
- Smart Access Control – synchronising Entra ID and LDAP user, group, and permission settings at the database level for secure, centralised identity management.
- Smart System Management for Netezza – simplifying and automating administration at scale.
With teams across Europe and Oceania, we provide round-the-clock support and advisory services. Our consultants combine decades of technical expertise—many with backgrounds at IBM Netezza—with practical experience across data architecture, engineering, data science, software development, finance, and management consultancy. This unique blend of technical depth and business insight enables us to deliver solutions that are both innovative and dependable—helping organisations maximise the value of their data while controlling cost and complexity.