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New: Data scientists, run transformations and model data in R!

We’re happy to announce that we added R to our selection of transformation and workspace backends in our freemium accounts. Access a wide variety of statistical methods offered by R and model data straight from Keboola. No more context switching and working in a few different tools. Start modeling data and running transformations in R. Create a free account and take Keboola for a spin. R transformations complement Python and SQL where computations or other operations are too difficult.

Database replication techniques

When data is the bloodline of business operations, data breaches, corruptions, inaccessibility due to server downtimes, and accidental deletions can stop business continuity and even drive your business out of business. In this article, we take a look at database replication techniques. That is, how to use data replication to keep data in your database management systems (DBMS) such as PostgreSQL or MySQL accessible and safe.

The State of the Software Testing Industry in 2021

Last year, due to the pandemic, businesses across all industries were forced to adapt and find new ways to operate remotely, exerting unprecedented pressure on web and mobile apps to stay reliable and perform flawlessly. The need for highest quality apps put software testing into the spotlight. Any business with mission-critical applications or technology systems requires testing.

Straight Talk about Low-code

Business leaders are increasingly turning to IT organizations to help drive digital transformation through automation and innovation across lines of business. These leaders are selecting, implementing, and maintaining technology investments that support their businesses, while keeping IT costs down. Unfortunately, escalating technical debt and a lack of skilled talent are preventing IT from being as impactful as it could be.

Enterprise Data Architecture: Time to Upgrade?

ChaosSearch is participating in the upcoming Gartner Data & Analytics Summit (May 4-6), a virtual conference for professionals and executive leaders in Data & Analytics (D&A). The summit will feature expert talks from Gartner analysts, engaging workshops, and the opportunity to participate in roundtable discussions with D&A professionals and executive leaders. This blog post was inspired by the tagline of this year’s Gartner Data & Analytics Summit: Learn, Unlearn, Relearn.

Talend vs. Xplenty: Comparison and Review

The Talend Product Suite tries to be a one-stop-shop for everything data. Whether you need an ESB, iPaaS, API Gateway, or ETL platform, Talend has a tool for it. Xplenty, on the other hand, is a targeted solution that focuses on ETL only. It's an enterprise-grade ETL solution that empowers non-tech-savvy users to build sophisticated data integrations. Both Talend and Xplenty are powerful ETL solutions with excellent reputations and high functionality.

Driving Agility and Scalability through Smart Data

Last year presented business and organizational challenges that hadn’t been seen in a century and the troubling fact is that the challenges applied pains and gains unequally across industry segments. While brick-and-mortar retail was crushed a year ago with mandated store closures, digital commerce retailers realized ten years of digital sales penetration in only three months.