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Business Intelligence on the Cloud Data Platform: Approaches to Schemas

The cloud data platform combines data warehouse and data lake capabilities to support the exploding world of analytics. Like a data warehouse, the cloud data platform structures, transforms, and queries data. Like a data lake, it classifies multi-structured data objects in an elastic object store. The cloud data platform provides an ideal launchpad for modern business intelligence (BI) projects that need fast, flexible access to lots of varied data. As you might expect, this is a tall order to fill.

SmartBear at Atlassian Team '22

Major technology events are back, and so are we. The Atlassian Team ‘22 event in Las Vegas happened last week and we were thrilled to attend in person. And usually, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. But today, we’re talking all about what took place, who was there, and how we participated. So, what were the most memorable moments at Atlassian Team ‘22? Read on to find out.

Why You Need a Fully Automated Data Pipeline

The five main reasons to implement a fully automated data pipeline are: When you think about the core technologies that give companies a competitive edge, a fully automated data pipeline may not be the first thing that leaps to mind. But to unlock the full power of your data universe and turn it into business intelligence and real-time insights, you need to gain full control and visibility over your data at all its sources and destinations.

Software Customization vs. Configuration

If you’re looking to buy software for your business, you might struggle to find a solution that does exactly what you need it to do. The more complex the need — application lifecycle management, for example — the less exact the fit. Your final decision will probably depend on which makes more sense for you: customization or configuration. A highly configurable tool may cost more on the front end, but your total cost isn’t just the price tag.

Unstructured Data Now Generally Available in Snowflake, Processing with Snowpark in Public Preview

We’re excited to announce the general availability of the unstructured data management functionality in Snowflake. We launched public preview of this functionality in September 2021, and since then we have seen adoption by customers across industries for a variety of use cases. These use cases include storing and securing call center recordings, securely sharing PDF documents in Snowflake Data Marketplace, storing medical images and extracting data from them, and many more.

MongoDB vs. PostgreSQL: Detailed Comparison of Database Structures

One of the most important parts of the function of any company is a secure database. With phishing attacks, malware, and other threats on the rise, it is essential that you make the right choice in order to keep your data safe and process it effectively. However, it can be extremely difficult to choose among the wide variety of database solutions on the market today. Two commonly-used options are Mongodb and Postgresql. What do you need to know about MongoDB vs. PostgreSQL?

Insights from Deloitte: Streamline Cloud-to-Cloud Appian Migrations

Cloud-to-cloud migration can be an expensive, cumbersome, and overwhelming process with no guarantee of success. Yet, moving data from cloud to cloud is becoming more and more common in the public sector as operations are being migrated to the cloud more completely. Factors like complexities in environments, sheer volume of historical data, and application nuances can greatly impact the success or failure of a cloud migration effort.

GDPR Prevails: Google Analytics Running into Trouble in the EU?

Almost 6 years ago, the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (better known for its acronym, GDPR) changed the world of personal data protection forever. The groundbreaking ruling has since been replicated, albeit with changes, in over a dozen other markets.

Mobile testing: Most critical scenarios you shouldn't miss to test

The owners and makers of web applications always try to carve up a section to represent their mobile applications in the footer tab like this on Myntra: Or showcase it with lines that show that their app has much more to offer than their website like Uber: And sometimes, dedicate a complete section on the top 25% screen of the website like Makemytrip: Screen space is very valuable in a web application.