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The Race For Data Quality in a Medallion Architecture

DataKitchen

The Race For Data Quality In A Medallion Architecture The Medallion architecture pattern is gaining traction among data teams. It is a layered approach to managing and transforming data. The Medallion architecture is a design pattern that helps data teams organize data processing and storage into three distinct layers, often called Bronze, Silver, and Gold.

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What Is AWS DMS And Why You Shouldn’t Use It As An ELT

Seattle Data Guy

Recently, I’ve encountered a few projects that used AWS DMS, which is almost like an ELT solution. Whether it was moving data from a local database instance to S3 or some other data storage layer. It was interesting to see AWS DMS used in this manner. But it’s not what DMS was built for. As… Read more The post What Is AWS DMS And Why You Shouldn’t Use It As An ELT appeared first on Seattle Data Guy.

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Data News — Week 24.45

Christophe Blefari

Métro-boulot-dodo ( credits ) It's Data News time. Time really flies on my side, and apart from the bad news from across the Atlantic, all is well on my side. To be honest, I miss you folks. Writing here has been my little thing for the last 3 years and because I haven't been able to get back to my previous frequency since July, I feel empty every Friday.

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BI-as-Code and the New Era of GenBI

Simon Späti

BI-as-Code and the New Era of GenBI Imagine creating business dashboards by simply describing what you want to see. No more clicking through complex interfaces or writing SQL queries - just have a conversation with AI about your data needs. This is the promise of Generative Business Intelligence (GenBI). At its core, GenBI delivers an unreasonably effective human interface , where we iterate quickly, based on BI-as-Code.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Best No-Code LLM App Builders

KDnuggets

Build an LLM application by easily picking and dropping components and connecting them, such as a vector store, web search, memory, and custom prompt.

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9 Must-Watch Videos for Aspiring Data Leaders: Bridging Tech and Business for Data Team Success

Seattle Data Guy

Leading data teams can be challenging. You’ve got management and non-technical teams constantly reaching out with ad-hoc data requests; you’re likely trying to figure out what tools will work best and not blow the bank. Not to mention, you’ve got to bridge the gap between business and technology. All while trying to grow your data… Read more The post 9 Must-Watch Videos for Aspiring Data Leaders: Bridging Tech and Business for Data Team Success appeared first on Seattle D

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What’s new in ArcGIS Data Interoperability at Pro 3.4

ArcGIS

An overview of all the enhancements and improves with ArcGIS Data Interoperability with the latest release of ArcGIS Pro at version 3.4.

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7 Python Projects to Boost Your Data Science Portfolio

KDnuggets

Enhance your data science portfolio with these seven engaging Python projects that demonstrate essential programming and software engineering skills.

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Calling All Builders: Get Hands-On With AI and Apps

Snowflake

You’ve heard about Snowflake’s new capabilities, our fresh products and innovations that help bring AI and apps to life. Now, it’s time to BUILD. Join us for BUILD 2024, a three-day global virtual conference taking place Nov. 12-15, to hear major Snowflake product announcements firsthand and to learn how to build with our latest innovations through dozens of technical sessions and hands-on labs.

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What’s New in AI/BI Dashboards - Fall ‘24

databricks

Introduction Databricks AI/BI Dashboards have made significant strides since we announced their General Availability. Built on Databricks SQL and powered by Data Intelligence.

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Prepare Now: 2025s Must-Know Trends For Product And Data Leaders

Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, and Terrence Sheflin

As we look ahead to 2025, business intelligence and data analytics are set to play pivotal roles in shaping success. Organizations are already starting to face a host of transformative trends as the year comes to a close, including the integration of AI in data analytics, an increased emphasis on real-time data insights, and the growing importance of user experience in BI solutions.

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Meet Michelle Hoover, Cloudera’s new SVP of Global Alliances and Channels

Cloudera

Cloudera’s partner ecosystem delivers best-of-breed technology solutions to joint customers from the biggest names in the industry and is a core pillar of the company’s growth strategy. Cloudera is committed to fostering collaboration with partners, growing relationships, and innovating for the future. To elevate Cloudera’s partner ecosystem, the company recently announced the promotion of Michelle Hoover to Senior Vice President of Global Alliances & Channels.

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Roadmap for Becoming a Data Scientist

KDnuggets

From learning Python to creating analytical reports, learn about ten easy steps to become a data scientist.

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Introducing Apache Kafka® 3.9

Confluent

Apache Kafka 3.9 includes multiple KIPs covering Kafka Core, Connect, and Streams—adding dynamic KRaft quorums, better ZK migration, Tiered Storage improvements & more.

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Season's Speedings: Databricks SQL Delivers 4x Performance Boost Over Two Years

databricks

As the season of giving approaches, we at Databricks have been making our list and checking it twice--but instead of toys and treats.

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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Unlocking Faster Insights: How Cloudera and Cohere can deliver Smarter Document Analysis

Cloudera

Today we are excited to announce the release of a new Cloudera Accelerator for Machine Learning (ML) Projects (AMP) for PDF document analysis, “ Document Analysis with Command R and FAISS ”, leveraging Cohere’s Command R Large Language Model (LLM), the Cohere Toolkit for retrieval augmented generation (RAG) applications, and Facebook’s AI Similarity Search (FAISS).

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Navigating AI Regulation: Balancing Innovation and Protection

KDnuggets

In this article, we will learn how to navigate the fine balance building AI regulation while simultaneously fostering innovation.

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Gen AI in Action: Customers’ Cortex AI Stories and Outcomes

Snowflake

For years, companies have operated under the prevailing notion that AI is reserved only for the corporate giants — the ones with the resources to make it work for them. But as technology speeds forward, organizations of all sizes are realizing that generative AI isn’t just aspirational: It’s accessible and applicable now. With Snowflake’s easy-to-use, unified AI and data platform, businesses are removing the manual drudgery, bottlenecks and error-prone labor that stymie productivity, and are usi

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What's new with Databricks SQL, October 2024

databricks

We are excited to share the latest features and performance improvements that make Databricks SQL simpler, faster, and more affordable than ever. Databricks.

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Improving the Accuracy of Generative AI Systems: A Structured Approach

Speaker: Anindo Banerjea, CTO at Civio & Tony Karrer, CTO at Aggregage

When developing a Gen AI application, one of the most significant challenges is improving accuracy. This can be especially difficult when working with a large data corpus, and as the complexity of the task increases. The number of use cases/corner cases that the system is expected to handle essentially explodes. 💥 Anindo Banerjea is here to showcase his significant experience building AI/ML SaaS applications as he walks us through the current problems his company, Civio, is solving.

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Adopting Spark Connect

Towards Data Science

How we use a shared Spark server to make our Spark infrastructure more efficient Image by Kanenori from Pixabay Spark Connect is a relatively new component in the Spark ecosystem that allows thin clients to run Spark applications on a remote Spark cluster. This technology can offer some benefits to Spark applications that use the DataFrame API. Spark has long allowed to run SQL queries on a remote Thrift JDBC server.

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Mastering f-strings in Python

KDnuggets

Discover how to leverage Python's f-strings (formatted string literals) to write cleaner, more efficient, and more readable code.

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Data Engineering Weekly #196

Data Engineering Weekly

Foundation Capital: A System of Agents brings Service-as-Software to life software is no longer simply a tool for organizing work; software becomes the worker itself, capable of understanding, executing, and improving upon traditionally human-delivered services. The author narrates that multiple agents working together achieve better results than one.

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Ransomware Attacks: 3 Keys to Resilience for Your IBM i Systems

Precisely

Key Takeaways: In the face of ransomware attacks, a resilience strategy for IBM i systems must include measures for prevention, detection, and recovery. Built-in security features and enterprise-wide security operations help create a robust defense against ransomware. AI-driven tools are emerging to help you combat these attacks more efficiently and effectively.

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The Ultimate Guide To Data-Driven Construction: Optimize Projects, Reduce Risks, & Boost Innovation

Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network

In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.

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Loading data into Redshift with DBT

Yelp Engineering

At Yelp, we embrace innovation and thrive on exploring new possibilities. With our consumers’ ever growing appetite for data, we recently revisited how we could load data into Redshift more efficiently. In this blog post, we explore how DBT can be used seamlessly with Redshift Spectrum to read data from Data Lake into Redshift to significantly reduce runtime, resolve data quality issues, and improve developer productivity.

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5 No-Cost Learning Resources for LLM Agents

KDnuggets

Curious about LLM agents? Here’s a list of free courses, guides, and blogs that make it easy to start learning and stay updated.

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Discover the Future of Data Streaming with Confluent at AWS re:Invent 2024

Confluent

Join Confluent at AWS re:Invent 2024 to learn how to stream, connect, process, and govern data, unlocking its full potential. Visit our booth for demos, sessions, and more.

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Women on Wednesday with Sierra Weltha

Precisely

According to CIO magazine , “diversity is critical to IT performance. Diverse teams perform better, hire better talent, have more engaged members, and retain workers better than those that don’t focus on diversity.” And while more women are joining the technology industry, the fact remains that it’s important to continue closing the gender gap for these reasons.

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Business Intelligence 101: How To Make The Best Solution Decision For Your Organization

Speaker: Evelyn Chou

Choosing the right business intelligence (BI) platform can feel like navigating a maze of features, promises, and technical jargon. With so many options available, how can you ensure you’re making the right decision for your organization’s unique needs? 🤔 This webinar brings together expert insights to break down the complexities of BI solution vetting.

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Why Open Table Format Architecture is Essential for Modern Data Systems

phData: Data Engineering

The world we live in today presents larger datasets, more complex data, and diverse needs, all of which call for efficient, scalable data systems. Though basic and easy to use, traditional table storage formats struggle to keep up. Open Table Format (OTF) architecture now provides a solution for efficient data storage, management, and processing while ensuring compatibility across different platforms.

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Promotions for Introverts: How to Advocate for Yourself in a World of Extroverts.

KDnuggets

As an introvert, do you ever feel like your coworkers are screaming for attention while you're being overlooked? Learn how to advocate for your promotions.

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Turbocharging Atlas: How we reduced server initialization time to less than 2 minutes

ThoughtSpot

ThoughtSpot prioritizes the high availability and minimal downtime of our systems to ensure a seamless user experience. In the realm of modern analytics platforms, where rapid and efficient processing of large datasets is essential, swift metadata access and management are critical for optimal system performance. Any delays in metadata retrieval can negatively impact user experience, resulting in decreased productivity and satisfaction.

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2025 Planning Insights: Data Quality Remains the Top Data Integrity Challenge and Priority

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Key Takeaways: Data quality is the top challenge impacting data integrity – cited as such by 64% of organizations. Data trust is impacted by data quality issues, with 67% of organizations saying they don’t completely trust their data used for decision-making. Data quality is the top data integrity priority in 2024, cited by 60% of respondents. The 2025 Outlook: Data Integrity Trends and Insights report is here!

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Driving Responsible Innovation: How to Navigate AI Governance & Data Privacy

Speaker: Aindra Misra, Senior Manager, Product Management (Data, ML, and Cloud Infrastructure) at BILL

Join us for an insightful webinar that explores the critical intersection of data privacy and AI governance. In today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape, building robust governance frameworks is essential to fostering innovation while staying compliant with regulations. Our expert speaker, Aindra Misra, will guide you through best practices for ensuring data protection while leveraging AI capabilities.