In the world of AI, GPUs have become the undisputed workhorses of innovation. From training deep learning models to accelerating agentic workflows, digital twins, and scientific simulations, these powerful accelerators are indispensable. However, the immense computational power of GPUs comes with a significant investment.

Welcome back to our ongoing series on strategies for gaining an unfair advantage. So far, we’ve explored how leveraging the tech ecosystem, overcoming adversity, unlocking hidden value in data, fostering great partnerships, and balancing risk with reward can set your organization apart. Each topic has offered actionable insights and real-world examples to help you stay ahead.

Sometimes the biggest opportunities come disguised as unproven protocols released on a random Monday. Here’s why we bet on MCP before anyone asked us to. ‍ Two months before anyone knew what MCP was, we made a bet that it would fundamentally transform how people interact with their data infrastructure.

Apache Kafka has evolved from a modest project into the backbone of data streaming for thousands of organizations worldwide. Whether through open source or cloud-native solutions such as Confluent Cloud, different types of users now interact with Kafka every day.

‍After 10 days since launching the Keboola MCP (Model Context Protocol) Server, we've gathered the most common questions from our data community. This article combines practical answers with best practices inspired by successful AI-assisted development patterns, helping you get the most out of your AI-powered data workflows.