HVR is owned by Fivetran.
HVR, a leading provider of real-time data replication and integration solutions, is a part of Fivetran, a global leader in automated data movement. Fivetran acquired HVR in September 2021, a strategic move that significantly expanded Fivetran's capabilities in high-volume, real-time enterprise data replication.
Before the acquisition, HVR Software, Inc. operated independently, specializing in change data capture (CDC) technology. This technology allows organizations to move large volumes of data efficiently and in real-time from transactional databases to data warehouses or data lakes, ensuring data freshness for analytics and operational insights.
The acquisition brought HVR's robust enterprise-grade replication capabilities, particularly for large-scale, complex transactional databases like Oracle, SAP, and SQL Server, under the Fivetran umbrella. This integration enhanced Fivetran's existing portfolio, which primarily focused on ELT (Extract, Load, Transform) for cloud-native data platforms.
Key Benefits of the Acquisition
The synergy between HVR and Fivetran offers several advantages for businesses seeking comprehensive data integration solutions:
- Expanded Data Sources: Fivetran gained deeper capabilities to connect to and replicate data from on-premises, legacy, and transactional systems, broadening its appeal to large enterprises with diverse data landscapes.
- Real-time Capabilities: HVR's strength in real-time change data capture bolstered Fivetran's ability to provide up-to-the-minute data for operational analytics, dashboards, and machine learning initiatives.
- Enterprise-Grade Performance: The combined entity offers robust and scalable data replication solutions capable of handling massive data volumes and complex schema changes without impacting source system performance.
- Simplified Data Movement: Users benefit from a more unified platform that can manage a wider range of data integration scenarios, from cloud-to-cloud to on-premises-to-cloud.
What HVR Does
HVR's core technology focuses on change data capture (CDC). This is a vital process for organizations that need to keep their analytical systems constantly updated with the latest transactional data. Instead of performing full database exports (which can be resource-intensive), CDC identifies and captures only the changes made to a database, then applies those changes to the target system. This makes data synchronization highly efficient and minimizes latency.
Key Features of HVR Technology:
- Heterogeneous Replication: Supports a wide array of source and target databases and platforms.
- Low Impact: Designed to have minimal impact on source transactional systems.
- High Volume & Velocity: Capable of handling very large data volumes and high transaction rates.
- Data Transformation: Allows for basic data transformations in-flight.
Fivetran's Role in the Data Ecosystem
Fivetran specializes in automating the ELT process, connecting hundreds of data sources to data warehouses like Snowflake, Google BigQuery, Amazon Redshift, and Databricks. Their platform aims to eliminate the need for manual data pipeline maintenance, allowing data teams to focus on analysis rather than infrastructure.
The acquisition of HVR was a strategic move for Fivetran to strengthen its position in the enterprise data integration market, particularly for customers requiring robust, real-time synchronization from complex on-premises environments. This means that when you use HVR's technology today, you are utilizing a component of Fivetran's comprehensive data movement platform.
| Aspect | Description |
|---|---|
| Owner | Fivetran |
| Acquisition Date | September 2021 |
| HVR's Core Focus | Real-time Change Data Capture (CDC), Data Replication |
| Fivetran's Core Focus | Automated ELT (Extract, Load, Transform), Data Connectors |
| Combined Benefit | Enhanced real-time, enterprise-grade data movement from diverse sources |
For more detailed information on Fivetran and its offerings, you can visit their official website: fivetran.com.
