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The ironArray Advantage: Unrivalled Expertise

We are ironArray, a team of open-source developers passionate about data compression and performance. As the authors and maintainers of Blosc/Blosc2, Caterva2, PyTables, and NumExpr, we know how to combine these powerful tools to solve your specific challenges along the three axes of your data workflow:

  • Efficient Storage: Wielding Blosc compression we can dramatically reduce storage footprint, hardware requirements and operational expenses

  • Accelerated Computation: Via lightning fast compiled code backends like NumExpr and new Blosc2 data formats tailored to modern CPU architectures, we can accelerate all kinds of computations, whatever your memory constraints

  • Rapid Transmission: Using Caterva2 we leverage Blosc compression to accelerate data transfer and offer streamlined remote access to datasets stored on-prem, in the cloud or on-disk

Our Commitments​

Clients: We don't do "one-size-fits-all." Whether you're running large-scale data centers, real-time streaming services, or embedded systems, we design bespoke solutions for your unique environment.

Open Source: By partnering with us for support and consultancy you directly investment in the sustainability of the open source tools on which your business relies.

Your Data, Supercharged​

Typical data pipelines consist of three key interacting elements — storage, computation and transmission. To optimize the full workflow one needs an infrastructure which manages the interactions between these moving parts—fortunately, ironArray has expertly positioned itself to offer such integrated solutions. We deliver bespoke frameworks that accelerate performance, slash costs, and give you a competitive edge.

Blosc2 accelerated computation vs other solutions

What Others Are Saying​

"The ironArray team has made exceptional contributions to the photon and neutron user communities. Their expertise in developing tailored compression methods...has significantly enhanced our data management capabilities. The team's unwavering support and proficiency make them outstanding collaborators..." --- Nicolas Soler, Head of Scientific Data Management at ALBA synchroton, Barcelona

"...The amount of feature completeness, integration with state-of-the-art data containers, robustness and speed makes Blosc2 a prime tool to use in new projects. I am super excited to see ironArray, the people behind Blosc, explore new avenues at handling and visualising Blosc compressed data. This is instrumental to make data a central instrument of the scientific discovery." --- Peter Steinbach, Team Lead Helmholtz AI Consulting for Matter Research

"...The MAX IV Laboratory deeply values not only the exceptional expertise of the ironArray team and the robustness of the Blosc compression platform but also their dynamic attitude and flexibility...Our partnership was characterized by a smooth and enjoyable collaboration from the project inception to completion." --- Zdenek Matej, MAX IV Laboratory Scientific Software Coordinator

Unlock Your Data's Potential​

Ready to transform your data strategy? Contact us to schedule a consultation and discover what ironArray can do for you.