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02 Jul

Enhancing data governance in financial services – SiliconANGLE

stp2y0 CommentsGenAIAdvancing data governance in financial services: Insights from Immuta's Chris Brown, Sead Fadilpasic, SiliconANGLE

In the financial sector, where compliance and regulation are of the utmost importance, innovative approaches to data governance in financial services are essential. This evolution is driven by the need to scale securely and efficiently, leveraging advanced technologies such as generative AI and deep learning models to maintain strong security protocols while enhancing accessibility and operational efficiency, Chris Brown (pictured), public sector chief technology officer of Immuta Inc., explained. Immuta’s Chris Brown talks to theCUBE about data governance in financial services. “What’s unique that we’ve done at Immuta is that we’ve actually integrated into those data platforms. Now what we…

02 Jul

Data replication: Fivetran’s strategy for market differentiation – SiliconANGLE

stp2y0 CommentsGenAIHow Fivetran is revolutionizing data movement, one connector at a time, SiliconANGLE, Victor Dabrinze

Data pipelines are the lifeblood of enterprise operations, driving everything from business intelligence and analytics to artificial intelligence. By undertaking enterprise data movement operations, Fivetran Inc. aims to simplify data replication, AI workflows and cloud migrations. By simplifying the complexities of enterprise data movement, Fivetran empowers businesses to harness the full potential of their data with ease and efficiency, according to George Fraser (pictured), chief executive officer of Fivetran. Fivetran’s CEO George Fraser talks data replication. “Fivetran gets all of the data from all of your company’s business systems, be they databases like Oracle or tools like Workday, Salesforce or ServiceNow,”…

02 Jul

Alation’s data catalog tool readies top companies for AI – SiliconANGLE

stp2y0 CommentsGenAIAlation partners with Databricks, Devony Hof, SiliconANGLE, Snowflake to catalog data for AI

With the rise of artificial intelligence has come the rise of data storage and analytics, which are essential for companies attempting to integrate AI into their business operations. Alation Inc., a data catalog tool, has become the trusted source for 40% of Fortune 100 companies looking to ready their data for AI without breaking the bank. Alation’s Diby Malakar talks about new collaborations with Snowflake and Databricks. “One of the challenges that I see customers facing today is the lack of trusted data,” said Diby Malakar (pictured), vice president of product management at Alation. “Budgets are not getting any bigger…

02 Jul

Data transformation copilot boosts productivity for Databricks users – SiliconANGLE

stp2y0 CommentsGenAIData transformation gets a boost with Prophecy’s AI copilot for Databricks' users, Mark Albertson, SiliconANGLE

Data transformation is entering a new era with the advent of generative AI, significantly altering how users access and manipulate data for enhanced productivity. Prophecy Inc.’s latest innovation, the industry’s first copilot for Databricks, exemplifies this trend by streamlining the preparation of raw data for analytics and AI applications. Prophecy CEO, Raj Bains, talks with theCUBE about data transformation. “What’s happening with data transformation is people are like, ‘I’ve got to do more, I was doing this table stuff, I was doing reporting, I was doing dashboards and now I’ve got to do generative AI,’” said Raj Bains (pictured), founder…

02 Jul

Condé Nast is enhancing the reader experience through recommendation models – SiliconANGLE

stp2y0 CommentsGenAICondé Nast supercharges reader engagement with Databricks-powered AI, Devony Hof, SiliconANGLE

Condé Nast is host to 60 publications, including many beloved and long-running magazines, such as The New Yorker, GQ and Vogue. But its readers may be less familiar with the data infrastructure fueling the media empire. Building on its relationship with Databricks Inc., Condé Nast is increasingly looking toward implementing artificial intelligence with recommendation models in an effort to engage readers who may not be interested in print offerings. Condé Nast’s Tim Shokair highlights the company’s ongoing collaboration with Databricks. “What I get really excited about is thinking about how well these models have to understand content to make these predictions, and that’s generally what I like to exploit,”…

02 Jul

No-code technologies driving data innovation at Databricks – SiliconANGLE

stp2y0 CommentsGenAIChad Wilson, Databricks leads the way in open-source and no-code technologies: key analysis, SiliconANGLE

The data and artificial intelligence landscape is undergoing a transformative shift with the integration of no-code technologies to enhance efficiency and innovation. One of the companies leading this charge is Databricks Inc., whose recent developments promise to streamline data management and processing through open-source initiatives and advanced automation. DbInsight’s Tony Baer talks to theCUBE about no-code technologies. “We’ve seen the waves of innovation,” said John Furrier, executive analyst at the CUBE Research. “Another era you’re seeing a lot of potential big moves coming, and Databricks is laying down a lot of strong game here by going for the long game…

02 Jul

Legacy data migration to Databricks: Fast transition sitename%%

stp2y0 CommentsGenAIImpetus Technologies sees continued momentum for AI as it speeds legacy data migration to Databricks, Mark Albertson, SiliconANGLE

As a partner with Databricks Inc., Impetus Technologies Inc. has been active over the past year in legacy data migration of large-scale environments to the Databricks platform. It is important work for many organizations seeking to rapidly transition from legacy systems and realize the value of data analytics and generative AI. Jeff Veis and Anand Raman of Impetus Technologies talk with theCUBE about legacy data migration. “We’ve built IP that’s helped Databricks consume much, much faster,” said Anand Raman (pictured, right), chief revenue officer of Impetus Technologies. “We’ve been the fastest accelerator for Databricks consumption … because we have a…

02 Jul

Data transformation in AI: A shift toward integrated, user-friendly platforms – SiliconANGLE

stp2y0 CommentsGenAIChad Wilson, How data transformation is shaping the future of AI: analyst insights from Howie Xu, SiliconANGLE

The data transformation sweeping through the artificial intelligence industry marks a significant shift toward integrated, user-friendly platforms and innovative growth strategies. Spearheaded by companies such as Databricks Inc., this evolution is characterized by rapid expansion and strategic acquisitions designed to bolster capabilities. This transformative period is driven by the increasing need to manage diverse workloads, enhance programmatic functions and address complex issues surrounding data governance, security and compliance. As the industry adapts to these demands, it sets the stage for a new era of technological advancement and efficiency. Analyst Howie Xu talks with theCUBE about Databricks and data transformation. “It’s…

02 Jul

Tinybird reels in $30M for its real-time data platform – SiliconANGLE

stp2y0 CommentsGenAIMaria Deutscher, SiliconANGLE, Tinybird reels in $30M for its real-time data platform

Tinybird Inc., a startup with a platform for powering real-time analytics projects, today announced that it has raised $30 million in funding. Balderton Capital led the Series B investment with participation from returning backers CRV, Singular and Crane. A source told TechCrunch that Tinybird is now worth $240 million. Many applications require the ability to process data immediately after it’s generated. Information about a potential network breach, for example, must be sent to a company’s cybersecurity tools as soon as possible to minimize the amount of time the hackers have to infect internal systems. An e-commerce website, in turn, requires…

02 Jul

Multi-model database startup SurrealDB raises $20M and announces cloud beta access – SiliconANGLE

stp2y0 CommentsGenAIMike Wheatley, Multi-model database startup SurrealDB raises $20M and announces cloud beta access, SiliconANGLE

Open-source database startup SurrealDB Inc. said today it has closed on a $20 million funding investment that will fund its ambitions to disrupt the big data industry. The round, led by FirstMark and Georgian with participation from Crew Capital and Alumni Ventures, brings the company’s total amount raised to date to $26 million. The startup is the creator of what it calls a “multi-model database,” which consolidates various database types into a single platform, eliminating the need for enterprises and application developers to use multiple systems for different types of data. The cloud-based SurrealDB enables developers to adapt to various…