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Apache Spark’s Most Annoying Use Case

Confessions of a Data Guy

I still remember the good ole days when Apache Spark was fresh and hot, hardly anyone was using it, except a few poor AWS Glue and EMR users … Lord have mercy on their ragged souls. It’s funny how that GOAT of a tool went from being used by a few companies for extremely large […] The post Apache Spark’s Most Annoying Use Case appeared first on Confessions of a Data Guy.

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Data Teams Survey 2024 Results

Jesse Anderson

In the spring of 2024, I ran a new survey to gather more data for my Data Teams book and update my 2023 and 2020 surveys. In total, we had 81 respondents. This survey was designed to get information about how management uses data teams, the value they’re creating, and how they’re creating it. The survey asked about the best and worst practices that teams are using or experiencing.

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Data News — Week 24.34

Christophe Blefari

News again. ( credits ) It's been 3 weeks. Summer continues and I hope this new edition finds you well, having had a great vacation and a nice break before getting back to business in September. Content and articles have been a little slow over the last few weeks and that's to be expected, but I feel it gonna get back to business as usual soon.

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How Meta enforces purpose limitation via Privacy Aware Infrastructure at scale

Engineering at Meta

At Meta, we’ve been diligently working to incorporate privacy into different systems of our software stack over the past few years. Today, we’re excited to share some cutting-edge technologies that are part of our Privacy Aware Infrastructure (PAI) initiative. These innovations mark a major milestone in our ongoing commitment to honoring user privacy.

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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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Announcing Hybrid Search General Availability in Mosaic AI Vector Search

databricks

We're excited to announce the general availability of hybrid search in Mosaic AI Vector Search. Hybrid search is a powerful feature that combines.

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The Big Data London Guide: 2024 Edition

Monte Carlo

Another Big Data London is right around the corner, and we couldn’t be more excited. Coming in hot on September 18-19, Big Data London is easily the UK’s biggest data event of the year. And with an event as rare and prestigious as Big Data London, it’s normal to want to maximize your time. That’s why we put together our list of the top things to see and do at Big Data London this year—including the data reliability sessions we’re most excited about and the after-parties you don’t want to miss.

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Web Developer Roadmap: Front End, Back End, Full Stack

Edureka

A Web Developer Roadmap is just like a book of instructions that tells you what you need to learn to become a web developer. It directs the learner’s attention toward mastering only the relevant stuff at any particular time and avoids unnecessary complications and concentration problems. Think about being at the boundary of unfamiliar woodlands where every path is bound for that famous site for web programming.

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How to perform change data capture (CDC) from full database snapshots using Delta Live Tables

databricks

Learn more about processing snapshots using Delta Live Tables and how you can use the new Apply changes from Snapshshot statement in DLT to build SCD Type 1 or SCD Type 2 target tables delivering incremental data and insights that would typically take months of effort on legacy platforms.

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Introducing the Rebuild Network Topology Add-In for ArcGIS Pro 2.9 and 3.1

ArcGIS

The Rebuild Network Topology Add-In provides the ability to rebuild the network topology for the current extent of an active map with ArcGIS Pro 2.9 and 3.1.

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Meta is getting ready for post-quantum cryptography

Engineering at Meta

The Quantum Apocalypse is coming. The advent of quantum computers has raised real questions about the future of data privacy over the internet. Someday, advances in quantum computing will make it possible to decrypt sensitive data that was encrypted using today’s complex cryptography systems. In the latest episode of the Meta Tech Podcast you’ll meet Sheran and Rafael, two engineers leading Meta’s post-quantum readiness work.

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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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Add Flexera’s State of the Cloud Report to Your Summer Reading List

Cloudera

It’s nearing the end of the summer in North America, and one report has been a staple on my reading list for more than a decade: the Flexera State of the Cloud Report. The annual survey of hundreds of global IT decision makers assesses cloud strategies, migration trends, and important considerations for companies moving to the cloud or managing cloud environments.

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Winning at GenAI: Building the right processes for the data intelligence future

databricks

Learn how companies can create repeatable and scalable workflows that enable users to quickly turn GenAI innovation from experimentation to reality.

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Display “Quantity by Category” Symbology in ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS

You can replicate Quantity by Category symbology in ArcGIS Pro 3.3 by classifying a Size or Color visual variable.

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How to Build and Train a Transformer Model from Scratch with Hugging Face Transformers

KDnuggets

A step-to-step guide to navigate you through training your own transformer-based language model.

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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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AI Data Cloud for Energy: Strategies for Oil, Gas & Power

Snowflake

The Energy Sector's transformative shift Energy, the driver of the global economy, is undergoing one of the largest secular shifts of our time, propelled by hundreds of trillions of dollars in global investment in the next 25 years. This shift creates a tremendous opportunity for energy companies. And, at the heart of successfully navigating this change sit data and AI.

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Cost-effective, incremental ETL with serverless compute for Delta Live Tables pipelines

databricks

We recently announced the general availability of serverless compute for Notebooks, Workflows, and Delta Live Tables (DLT) pipelines. Today, we'd like to explain.

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Mosaic datasets: More than the sum of its parts

ArcGIS

Mosaic datasets are the backbone of imagery layers, but provide much more to your organization than simply creating imagery layers.

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How to Use NumPy to Solve Systems of Nonlinear Equations

KDnuggets

In this article, we’ll explore how to leverage NumPy to solve systems of nonlinear equations, turning complex mathematical challenges into manageable tasks.

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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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Data Engineering Weekly #186

Data Engineering Weekly

Try Fully Managed Apache Airflow for FREE Run Airflow without the hassle and management complexity. Take Astro (the fully managed Airflow solution) for a test drive today and unlock a suite of features designed to simplify, optimize, and scale your data pipelines. For a limited time, new sign-ups will receive a complimentary Airflow Fundamentals Certification exam (normally $150).

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The GenAI Journey: How Enterprises are Progressing from General-Purpose to Custom LLMs

databricks

Every company's path from foundational to tailored LLMs will be different. Each will require new tooling to help developers deliver the accurate and governed GenAI that leaders are demanding.

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Confluent Champion: The Power of a Learning Culture and Motivated Teams

Confluent

In our latest Confluent Champion post, Janis Hom, staff security GRC program manager, highlights how Confluent fosters a culture that helps her stay motivated.

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5 Tips for Getting Started with Language Models

KDnuggets

Break the ice and dispel any fears about this expanding branch of AI with these five pieces of advice that will help you know where to start learning

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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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Mainframe to Cloud Migrations: Expert Insights from AWS, Confluent, and Precisely

Precisely

Key Takeaways: Enhance capabilities through partnerships: AWS, Confluent, and Precisely accelerate mainframe modernization efforts, providing you with essential tools for success. Minimize migration disruptions through phased implementation, starting with low-risk, high-value projects. A strategic and tailored approach to mainframe modernization can enhancing business agility and innovation.

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Highlights from the Databricks Community

databricks

Within the Databricks Community, there is a technical blog where community members share best practices, tutorials and insights on data analytics, data engineering.

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Startup Spotlight: Genesis’ Co-Worker Agents Lend AI-Powered Assistance

Snowflake

Welcome to Snowflake’s Startup Spotlight, where we ask startup founders about the problems they’re solving, the apps they’re building and the lessons they’ve learned during their startup journey. In this edition, we’ll learn why the founders of Genesis , Matt Glickman and Justin Langseth, decided to take on the challenge of creating AI-powered assistants to run generative AI workloads in Snowflake, and why “Eliza” and “Stuart” might soon be joining your team meetings.

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Generative AI Specialisation Courses from IBM for Every Profession

KDnuggets

Check out these 5 IBM specialisation courses specific to those who want to learn more about generative AI.

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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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Unlock Real-Time Value from DynamoDB Data with Confluent's CDC Source Connector

Confluent

You can simplify the transfer of data from one or more DynamoDB tables to Confluent Cloud with the fully managed, no code, Confluent CDC source connector.

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Stepping into personalized experiences for every customer with the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform

databricks

Skechers has been at the forefront of the e-commerce industry, focusing on hyperpersonalized experiences to meet customer expectations better. Following significant growth during.

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Comprehensive IBM i Security Requires a Multi-layered Approach

Precisely

Key Takeaways Implement a multi-layered defense to ensure robust protection for your IBM i environment against evolving cybersecurity threats. Address unique IBM i security challenges by recognizing vulnerabilities like integration issues, skilled staff shortages, and unpatched systems. Stay proactive and informed with vulnerability reports that help you understand and mitigate risks, including zero-day vulnerabilities.

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5 Tips for Optimizing Machine Learning Algorithms

KDnuggets

Embrace these five best-practices boost the effectiveness of your trained machine learning solutions, no matter their complexity

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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.