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Snowflake Improves Query Duration by 20% on Stable Workloads Since We Began Tracking the Snowflake Performance Index

Earlier this year at Snowflake Summit, we announced the public launch of the Snowflake Performance Index (SPI), an aggregate index for measuring real-world improvements in Snowflake performance experienced by customers over time. In this post, we provide our biannual update to showcase the latest improvements.

What is Snowflake | A Comprehensive Overview with Pros and Cons

Snowflake is a technology company offering a cloud-based data warehouse for data storage and analytics. Snowflake has been making headlines lately, having reported $1.1 billion in revenue for the fiscal year ending Jan. 31, 2022—that’s 106% growth year-on-year.

API Security Risks and How to Mitigate Them

Today, more organizations than ever before rely on web and mobile applications and partner integrations to help them automate and scale, making APIs essential to today’s software ecosystem. But because APIs are gateways to sensitive data, this also makes them an attractive target for hackers who are constantly evolving their strategies to access private information.

iOS In-App Purchases: A Comprehensive Guide for Swift Developers

iOS in-app purchases, or IAPs, allow developers to offer content, services, and features within their iOS apps for users to purchase. This can provide a significant revenue stream for developers, while enabling users to enhance their experience or access premium content and services. An iOS in app purchase can be a good alternative to paid applications, as an iO app developer can offer the app for free and monetize it via app purchasing options.

Logi Symphony: Essential Customer Information

The landscape of business intelligence (BI) is undergoing a metamorphosis, demanding solutions that transcend static reports and siloed data. At insightsoftware, we’re not merely keeping pace with this evolution – we’re spearheading it with the transformative rebirth of Logi Symphony. Gone are the days of cumbersome BI 1.0 and self-service limitations of BI 2.0.

A Complete Guide to API Generation

Application programming interfaces (APIs) have become necessities in business operations, driving innovation and allowing for business agility. Embarking on digital transformation is no longer just a choice for businesses, it is a must for any company that wants to compete in the digital economy. Don’t just take our word for it, though. A recent study shows that 97% of enterprise leaders agree with the statement that APIs are essential for business survival.

5 Steps to Data Diversity: More Diverse Data Makes for Smarter AI

In an iconic Top Gun scene, Charlie tells Maverick that a maneuver is impossible. Maverick replies, “The data on the MIG is inaccurate.” In the more recent sequel, despite his extensive, firsthand knowledge, Maverick is told “the future’s coming and you’re not in it.” While flying may be more automated now, the importance of accurate and diverse data for aviation safety remains — and is likely even more critical.

Unveiling the Power of Credit Bureaus: Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion

Understanding your personal finances involves knowing some important organizations in the financial world, especially credit bureaus. These bureaus, like Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion, gather financial data from various sources, such as banks and credit card companies. They then compile this information into individual digital credit reports. This article will take a closer look at how these credit bureaus work.

Process Automation Strategy: 3 Must-Have Elements of a Complete Plan

We've all been involved in automated processes in companies, governments, or schools that might have made sense in theory—but fell apart when they were rolled out. That’s because automating a process is different from automating a process well. Developing a process automation strategy helps you automate effectively—but only if it includes these three often-overlooked elements.

CSV Import Errors: Quick Fixes for Data Pros

Comma-Separated Values (CSV) files are indispensable in the realm of data management, serving as a bridge for data exchange across disparate systems, platforms, and apps. Despite their ubiquity and the simplicity they bring to data importation, professionals often face hurdles that can disrupt workflows and lead to data integrity issues. These challenges, ranging from minor formatting mismatches to complex encoding dilemmas, underscore the need for a comprehensive understanding of the CSV import process.