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Insights and Innovations from Microsoft Ignite 2024

Ignite conference introduction in black and white charcoal.Did you know? Businesses using GenAI (GenAI) are already achieving a $3.70 ROI for every $1 invested, with industries like financial services and retail leading the way. This is one of the insights shared at this year’s Microsoft Ignite conference, which took place last week with over 200,000 registered partici...

New dbt features for people who wear many hats

In this article, we will recap (pun intended) dbt’s most recent and beta features announced during the recent dbt conference, Coalesce 2024, in Vegas. As I shared in a previous article, a lot has happened in Las Vegas. And I brought a lot of things I still want to share. But I have to be honest: I mostly brought hats. Lots of them. An insane amount for a person with only one head.Is every c...

Getting Started with Mosaic AI Gateway

With the ever-increasing speed of change within the AI space, organizations are clamoring for ways to apply governance and control over their use of AI models at scale. Databricks has been leading the charge in rolling out features that help organizations get a handle on managing their data and AI assets in a unified way using Unity Catalog.Databricks has its pace of rapid innovation in this area through a new product they released this fall called Mosaic AI Gateway. This product is aimed at helping organizations secure their data and Gen AI deployments through centralized governanc...

Cognitive Architectures and LangGraph Agents

Cognitive architectures are an emerging concept in the field of artificial intelligence applications. Simply put, they are structured flows of information processing — a computer program — that uses Large Language Models (LLMs) along with programmatically defined routes to perform reasoning, decision-making, task planning, and task execution.AI agents are LLM-powered systems that autonomously decide on the control flow of tasks. Unlike traditional chains that follow ...

Data Visualization with Databricks Series — Article #2, Dashboards to Better Share Data Insights…

Data Visualization with Databricks Series — Article #2, Dashboards to Better Share Data Insights with Your StakeholdersImage source: Photo collage from Databricks Dashboard examples.As pointed in my latest article in this Series (here is the link in case you missed it), ...

How Data & AI Transforms Education

Books, notepad with pencil, and laptop.The Changing Landscape of EducationThe educational landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by data, analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI). This transformation spans from primary classrooms to higher education institutions, promising enhanced learning experiences, improved administrative efficiency, and the potential to bridge educational gaps. However, these advances com...

From the Strip to Data: The Evolving Vegas Landscape and dbt’s Consolidation Journey

Tropicana hotel about to be demolish in Las Vegas 2024Hey there, data enthusiasts! What a week it’s been in Las Vegas! While the dbt Coalesce Conference was buzzing with excitement, the Tropicana Hotel was getting the wrecking ball treatment just down the street. Talk about a dramatic backdrop for some serious discussions about data!A Week to RememberThe Tropicana’s demolition was more than just another Vegas spectacle; it was a reminder that change...

How AI, Data, and Technology Are Transforming Pet Insurance

Cat and dog sleeping by Tatyana Gladskih.The pet insurance industry is undergoing a major transformation, thanks to advances in artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, and cutting-edge technologies. Companies like Lemonade, Trupanion, Wag!, ...

Data Platform Modernization: Implementing Medallion Architecture with Databricks Delta Live Tables

Data Platform Modernization: Implementing Medallion Architecture with Databricks Delta Live TablesIntroductionIn today’s data-driven world, organizations constantly seek ways to modernize their data platforms to handle complex analytics, ensure data quality, and enable faster decision-making. One of the most effective approaches for achieving this is the Medallion Architecture, a layered framework that helps to organize data into different levels of refinement...

Is Your Data Transformation Strategy Centered on Solving Key Business Problems?

Data transformation is essential for staying competitive. Success hinges on adopting a strategic approach that focuses on solving key business problems. A problem-driven strategy ensures that solutions are aligned with the specific needs and objectives of the organization, maximizing value and impact.Philosophical Foundations...

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