In recent years, governments across the globe have recognized the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and have embarked on initiatives to harness this technology to drive innovation and serve their citizens more effectively. These government-led efforts have had a profound impact on the development and adoption of AI solutions in the public sector, paving the way for a future where data-driven decision-making and automation are the norm.

Keboola, a self-service data operations platform, has raised USD $32 million in a Series A funding round, led by the private equity business of Viking Global Investors. Keboola’s mission is to connect and integrate all company data in one end-to-end Data Stack as a Service. This new approach to the Data Stack puts customers in full control of their data with a single platform. The significant funding builds on a USD $5 million Seed round closed in 2022.

Welcome back to Loadero’s monthly updates! As we didn’t have as much to share last month, this time we are coming to you with updates from the past two months. Before we get into product updates, we are very excited to announce that Loadero is now ISO certified and we have acquired ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO/IEC 27001 (Information Security), and ISO 22301 (Business Continuity) certifications!

As software testers, we are not just cogs in a machine, executing tests, writing reports, and meeting deadlines. We are professionals who can make a difference in the world. We can find purpose in our testing and use it as a guiding light through the challenges we face. Kristel Kruustük, the founder of Testlio, is living proof that finding a bigger sense of meaning and purpose can transform not only our work but also our lives.

When monetizing APIs, specific ways exist to entice customers to begin using your services. Much of the time, users like to see some value before they commit to becoming a full-blown paid customer. One of the most popular billing providers we see used for API monetization is Stripe, and thankfully, Stripe supports free trial models. Paired with Moesif, you can easily adhere to what model you require to support your API monetization needs.

Commercializing an AI-based product requires turning technology into a marketable product, navigating challenges from development to market entry. Appealing to enterprise buyers is crucial for sustainable, continuous growth, as their interest not only validates your product’s value but also lays the foundation for long-term success and scalability. More specifically, the larger the businesses of your potential customers are, the more of a monopoly your product likely has in the market.

Are you ready to start exploring the world of API development with Django? In this tutorial, we will begin an exploration of how to leverage Django together with the Django REST framework, a robust and versatile framework for creating efficient and scalable APIs. This guide is designed to provide you with a clear and structured approach to Django REST API, ensuring that both beginners and experienced developers can navigate and utilize this powerful tool with ease.

The misconception that product led growth implies a business neglects sales couldn’t be further from the truth. In reality, product led growth (PLG) involves integrating sales later in the customer journey, placing the purchasing power back in the hands of your users. This self-service approach is highly effective, especially when paired with insightful user data to streamline and target growth. For AI-centric companies, this product-led strategy serves as a fundamental pillar for success.

Recently we introduced one breaking change in how user information is exported from Countly, and we wanted to explain why such change was made and what to do to keep your plugins supported. But before we dive into why's, let's first reiterate the "what" part.

2023 was a rough year for data security. A quick look at the biggest hacks of this year reveals some very disturbing information and trends. There were many specific hacks and data breaches that malicious actors were able to accomplish. Cybercrime skyrocketed in 2023. The rise in cybercrime was fueled largely by the continued COVID-19 pandemic and the work-from-home measures taken by countless businesses. According to one report, cybercrime increased 600%.