Analytics

Why a Solid Data Foundation Is the Key to Successful Gen AI

Think back just a few years ago when most enterprises were either planning or just getting started on their cloud journeys. The pandemic hit and, virtually overnight, the need to radically change ways of working pushed those cloud journeys into overdrive. Cost-effective adaptability was essential. And the companies that could scale up or scale down quickly were the ones that navigated the pandemic successfully. Migrating to the cloud made that possible.

Confluent Cloud for Apache Flink | Simple, Serverless Stream Processing

Stream processing plays a critical role in the infrastructure stack for data streaming. Developers can use it to filter, join, aggregate, and transform their data streams on the fly to power real-time applications and streaming data pipelines. Among stream processing frameworks, Apache Flink has emerged as the de facto standard because of its performance and rich feature set. However, self-managing Flink (like self-managing other open source tools like Kafka) can be challenging due to its operational complexity, steep learning curve, and high costs for in-house support.

The Confluent Q1 '24 Launch

The Confluent Q1 ’24 Launch is packed with new features that enable customers to build, connect, and consume intelligent data pipelines seamlessly and securely Our quarterly launches provide a single resource to learn about the accelerating number of new features we’re bringing to Confluent Cloud, our cloud-native data streaming platform.

New in Databox: Safeguard Your Data With Advanced Security Settings

As your company grows, so do the challenges of managing user access and data security. For many of us, it’s a common situation – the account that started with a few key players now has multiple users with different access levels. New team members join, roles evolve, team members move on to new opportunities, and sometimes external players (like contractors or clients) need temporary access to your account.

Top 7 AWS ETL Tools in 2024

Amazon Web Services (AWS) ETL refers to a cloud-based set of tools and services that help extract data from different sources, make it usable, and store it in a way that makes it easy to analyze and make decisions based on it. AWS ETL tools offer a unique advantage for businesses seeking to streamline their data processes. These tools are efficient, scalable, and adaptable, making them ideal for a wide range of industries, from healthcare and finance to retail and beyond.

Automate Tax Form Data Extraction in 5 Easy Steps

A Smartsheet report found that over 40% of workers spend at least a quarter of their workweek manually extracting data. Tax specialists in many organizations spend hours or even days sorting through piles of paper or PDF documents, looking for relevant information, and entering it into spreadsheets or databases. That’s a lot of time and money wasted on a tedious and error-prone process. Fortunately, there is a better way to handle tax form data extraction.

What Is Data Reporting and How to Create Data Reports for Your Business

According to Gartner’s prediction, 90% of organizations will consider information the most valuable asset a business may have. And where does this information come from? Here’s a magic word – data. Even though many companies report making important decisions based on their gut feeling, 85% of them would like to improve the ways they use data insights to make business decisions.