Data practitioners are consistently asked to deliver more with less, and although most executives recognize the value of innovating with data, the reality is that most data teams spend the majority of their time responding to support tickets for data access, performance and troubleshooting, and other mundane activities. At the heart of this backlog of requests is this: data is hard to work with, and it’s made even harder when users need to work to get or find what they need.
As a long-time partner to some of the largest enterprises in the world, we recognize the critical role Cloudera plays in making data teams and data consumers successful in their day-to-day work. That's why we are rolling out a significant update to the Cloudera platform homepage, including a new set of features we designed to provide a more intuitive and efficient experience for data practitioners.
The decision to revamp the Cloudera UI was driven by our commitment to enhancing user experience and addressing the evolving needs of our customers. We have always listened closely to our users and tailored our solutions to meet their specific requirements. Over the years, our platform has grown in capability, offering a diverse range of services and tools. However, while the traditional tile-based homepage was functional, it did not fully support the intuitive navigation and quick access to information that our users require. This UI improvement ensures that our platform remains at the forefront of user-friendly design, making it easier for users to take advantage of the full potential of our services.
By implementing these changes, our goal is to create a more cohesive, intuitive, and efficient user interface that simplifies navigation, enhances the discoverability of features within the platform, and improves overall user productivity. With much quicker access to frequently used tools and services, integrated analytics for quick insights, comprehensive guides for exploring new solutions, and a powerful search function, users can now navigate the platform with greater ease and efficiency.
We’re rolling out this new UI gradually, and we’d love for you to try it out. You can enable the new homepage by clicking the “Enable New UI” toggle button in the top-right navigation bar. We know many of our customers are comfortable using the current UI, and that’s fine! You can opt in or opt out with the click of a button.
This homepage update is just the beginning. The new UI is designed to expand beyond the homepage, and we will gradually integrate it into individual services across the platform. Our vision is to make it easier than ever for our customers to deliver actionable insights to the business by providing the most intuitive and user-friendly experience for working with data.
We encourage you to explore the new homepage and share your thoughts. Your feedback is crucial in helping us refine and improve the Cloudera experience for all users.
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