AWS Data Exchange is a refreshing new way to publish datasets for sale
Rating: 8 out of 10
IncentivizedUse Cases and Deployment Scope
We use AWS Data Exchange as a straightforward solution to publish datasets from our healthcare solutions platform. This is a great way to get simulated datasets that we generate using machine learning methodologies out to potential clients, and to encourage the various partnerships we have with research divisions at universities that use datasets generated by our organization. Being able to point AWS Data Exchange at existing data sources such as AWS S3 and AWS Redshift has really helped us to simplify the process of delivering data to our clients and users.
Pros
- Simplified data delivery
- Ability to create any amount of data products
- Ability to integrate payment plans with data products
- Tracking data downloads and users
- Integration with other AWS data services
Cons
- Integration with more data sources
- Ability to deliver data to clients without AWS accounts
- Inclusion of direct data downloads in addition to asynchronous methods
Likelihood to Recommend
AWS Data Exchange fits best for scenarios where you have datasets that you would like to sell and you want to deliver it to anyone who would like to purchase it. It really beats having to set up downloads via your own website or portal. However, it can get complicated to manage if you're trying to deliver a dataset a client has already paid for.