BigQuery under the hood: Enhanced vectorization in the advanced runtime
BigQuery applies enhanced vectorization to aspects of query processing such as filter evaluation and data encodings and optimization techniques.
Analytics Tools Aren't Created Equal - So Why Do We Compare Them like They Are?
When people search for "best analytics tools," they usually find lists that include the same names: Depending on the month, some new or unexpected names may also appear. Regardless, they typically lead to a quick summary, showing off their respective pros and cons for each, and a link to their pricing pages. Useful basic information, sure, but what they do not do is show what matters most: Showing what your team needs to own, understand, and protect.
15 Years of Leadership. 15 Stories of Real-World Impact.
Qlik has just been recognized - for the 15th year - as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Analytics and Business Intelligence Platforms, and I am delighted to confirm Qlik is moving further up and to the right. The message is clear: we’re executing on the right vision, and the market is taking notice. It’s also driven by a commitment to innovation, trust, and above all, our customers.
How leading enterprises use Fivetran to break down SAP data barriers
As we explored in our previous post, SAP’s ecosystem makes it costly and complex to centralize data, especially when organizations need to blend SAP and non-SAP sources for unified analytics. Between restrictive licensing, limited compatibility, and constrained export options, SAP’s architecture often creates more roadblocks than results.
Turn AI Agents into Fully Integrated Team Members with Model Context Protocols | Demo
Want Your AI Agents to Work Seamlessly with Salesforce, Slack, or Any External System? In this video, our Associate Software Architect Humza Khatri, explains how Model Context Protocols (MCPs) make it easy to connect your AI agents with third-party tools and systems, transforming them into fully integrated and task-ready team members. With the Astera AI Agent Builder, your agents can now access and act on real-time data from external platforms such as Salesforce, HubSpot, Microsoft Teams, Slack, and even custom APIs through a simple no-code configuration.
The post-hype reality for developers
Devoxx Poland 2025 felt different. Not because of revolutionary new frameworks or another "this changes everything" moment, but because of what didn't happen. The conference had an unusual dose of pragmatism, skepticism, and – dare we say it – common sense. Maybe it's because developers are asking the right questions: "Does this solve a problem?" and "What happens when this inevitably breaks?" Here's what emerged from the sessions we watched, and the people we spoke to.
Insights from the C-suite: How to drive an AI-enabled future
In a new Forbes Insights report, 500 C-suite tech leaders share how they’re navigating data complexity, scaling AI, and prioritizing governance — and why modern integration is now mission-critical.
A technical deep dive into how Fivetran centralizes SAP data
How can SAP customers break free from ecosystem constraints to securely integrate SAP data with the rest of their stack?
Ep 28 | Engineering for GenAI: Lessons from Past Hype Cycles with Ryan Ries of Mission Cloud
Generative AI is entering the enterprise at scale, following patterns set by the rise of cloud computing. As organizations shift from buying tools to building custom solutions, architecture and integration become key to long-term success.
@OpenAI 's Secret to Smarter, Better Products | Current'25 Bytes
Discover how OpenAI is transforming day-to-day work with data streaming. From building smarter products to enabling real-time AI use cases—data streaming is at the heart of everything they do! Hear what OpenAI’s Jigar Bhati had to say.