Altair's Remarkable Achievement in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant
Altair Engineering Inc., based in Michigan, USA, is thrilled to announce that its data analysis and AI platform, Altair RapidMiner, has been recognized as one of the leaders in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant for Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms for the second consecutive year. This prestigious acknowledgment reflects the company’s commitment to excellence in computational science and artificial intelligence (AI).
Understanding the Recognition
The evaluation by Gartner is based on two primary criteria: the
Completeness of Vision and the
Ability to Execute. These measures gauge a company's overall effectiveness and future potential in delivering advanced data science solutions.
Sam Mahalingham, Altair's Chief Technology Officer, shared his insights on this recognition, stating, "Being named a leader for two consecutive years validates our expertise in the fields of data science and machine learning. RapidMiner offers comprehensive support from data preparation to AI development, automation, and operation, enabling enterprises to translate data into intelligence more swiftly and effectively. We are confident that our involvement in the Siemens ecosystem will further accelerate AI construction, automation, and deployment."
Altair RapidMiner is a full-stack AI platform equipped with low-code AutoML, MLOps, agent frameworks, and rapid visualization capabilities. It stands out as one of the few solutions globally that support native execution of the SAS language, allowing businesses to leverage their existing SAS assets seamlessly. Additionally, its MPP-type graph engine facilitates knowledge graph construction and ontology modeling at scale, a key differentiator in the competitive landscape.
Insights from the Gartner Report
In the report, Gartner highlights that leading firms in this market possess mature and sophisticated strategies tailored to their respective industries. These strategies effectively incorporate the use of generative AI (GenAI) and AI agents, significantly enhancing their customers' business value. The leaders identify opportunities in agent utilization that other vendors may overlook and make substantial investments that exceed standard offerings. Furthermore, they demonstrate an ability to innovate more rapidly than their competitors, communicating their value proposition clearly to various personas engaged in data science and machine learning.
The Magic Quadrant report categorizes technology providers into four types:
Leaders,
Challengers,
Visionaries, and
Niche Players. This graphical representation helps organizations comprehend the positioning of competing technology providers and their responsiveness to current and future end-user needs.
The Benefits of the Magic Quadrant
The Magic Quadrant assists users in several ways:
1.
Understanding Competitors: Quickly assess competing technology providers and their capability to meet end-users' current and future needs.
2.
Provider Positioning: Gain insights into providers' strategies to win end-user business in the competitive landscape.
3.
Assessment for Your Needs: Identify the strengths and challenges of technology providers concerning your specific requirements.
For a comprehensive understanding, you can view the full report
here.
About Altair
Founded in February 1996, Altair is a global leader in computational science and AI, providing software and cloud solutions focused on simulation, high-performance computing (HPC), data analytics, and AI. As a member of Siemens Digital Industries Software, Altair continues to push boundaries in the tech industry.
For more details, visit our websites:
Altair or
Siemens.
Conclusion
Altair's recognition in the Gartner Magic Quadrant serves as a testament to its dedication and innovation in the realm of data science and machine learning. The company continues to lead by example, ensuring that customers can leverage state-of-the-art AI solutions effectively and efficiently.