Analytics

In the space of APIs for consuming up-to-date data (say, events or state available within an hour of occurring) many API paradigms exist. There are file- or object-based paradigms, e.g., S3 access. There’s database access, e.g., direct Snowflake access. Last, we have decoupled client-server APIs, e.g., REST APIs, gRPC, webhooks, and streaming APIs.

Snowflake’s mission is to mobilize the entire world’s data, and there are millions of data scientists and developers who don’t have access to full-stack engineering teams. It’s been our endeavor to bring the power of the AI Data Cloud to every individual developer, data scientist and machine learning engineer, so that they can build and share world-class data apps — all by themselves. Streamlit is an open source library that turns Python scripts into shareable web apps.

Automated data governance is a relatively new concept that is fundamentally altering data governance practices. Traditionally, organizations have relied on manual processes to ensure effective data governance. This approach has given governance a reputation as a restrictive discipline. But, as organizations increasingly adopt automation in their governance processes, this perception is changing.

The mid-sized enterprise is the fastest-growing market opportunity for data storage. But not just any storage system will do. These days, mid-sized enterprises must handle the complexities of unremitting data growth and distributed infrastructure, meet sustainability goals, manage the diverse storage needs of mission-critical applications, and respond to user requirements. Oh, and they need uninterrupted access to their data no matter what.

At a time when artificial intelligence (AI) and tools like generative AI (GenAI) and large language models (LLMs) have exploded in popularity, getting the most out of organizational data is critical to driving business value and carving out a competitive market advantage. To reach that goal, more businesses are turning toward hybrid cloud infrastructure – with data on-premises, in the cloud, or both – as a means to tap into valuable data.

Using BigQuery DataFrames with CARTO visualization tools can help Python users access cloud-native analytics and generative AI services.

The way that companies govern data has evolved over the years. Previously, data governance processes focused on rigid procedures and strict controls over data assets. But now, with the data-driven culture, modern enterprises are adopting an agile approach toward data governance that primarily centers around data accessibility and empowering business users to take responsibility for governing and managing data.

In the digital age, data is the lifeblood of organizations, driving strategies, innovation, and decisions. However, harnessing its power requires more than just collecting the data. It demands meticulous management of data quality, governance, and lineage. These pillars form the backbone of informed decision-making, enabling organizations to transform raw data into actionable insights. According to Gartner, poor data quality costs organizations an average of $12.9 million every year.

As government agencies work to improve both customer experience and operational efficiency, two tools have become critical: cloud services and data. Confluent and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have collaborated to make the move to and management of cloud easier while also enabling data streaming for real-time insights and action. We’ll be at the AWS Public Sector Summit in Washington, DC on June 26-27 to talk about and demo how our solutions work together.

API downtime can cost businesses an average of $140,000 to $540,000 per hour. Maintaining reliable and high-performing APIs has become critical for any digital business’s success, with much at stake. This scenario is where API monitoring steps in. An important part of API management, monitoring API metrics allows organizations to detect issues rapidly and optimize their API performance.