5. Paxata Connect

Paxata, a developer of self-service data preparation software, now offers Paxata Connect, a connectivity framework that helps businesses source, shape and publish data across on-premise, cloud and hybrid systems and big data environments. Connect includes out-of-the-box connectors, an SDK for custom connectors, algorithms and scripts. Connect allows faster deployment of data services and pipelines to any source, providing transparent oversight of data acquisition, interaction and publishing tasks.