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Glasswing Ventures founder on rethinking AI data foundations and diverse architectures

Ryan Stevens — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 19:49:11 +0000

In recent months, there’s been a surge of interest in data platforms, new artificial intelligence models and the platforms they run on. But for those who have been invested in AI for long periods, some lessons often go missed, including when it comes to AI data foundations. There’s a fascination at play with large language […]

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GaiaNet offers decentralized AI platform for model building and monetization

Mark Albertson — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 19:24:12 +0000

The surge in artificial intelligence is seeing a transformative shift with the advent of decentralized AI, spearheaded by innovative startups such as GaiaNet Inc. GaiaNet is revolutionizing AI applications through a distributed network of individually managed nodes. By leveraging Web3 blockchain technology, it decentralizes model inferencing. “Within centralized AI infrastructure there’s a lot of vendor lock-in, […]

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Generative Semantic Fabric bridges business and data management gaps

Devony Hof — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 16:41:19 +0000

The advent of generative artificial intelligence has made data management a pressing concern, with data software companies looking to better support the average business user. Founded in 2021, Illumex Technologies Inc. is set to meet businesses’ data needs through its Generative Semantic Fabric, an abstraction layer that automates data mapping and analytics. “The biggest flaw […]

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Open lakehouse spurs innovation amid AI data demands

Victor Dabrinze — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 21:15:21 +0000

Generative artificial intelligence is demanding breakneck innovation from enterprises. It’s highlighting a critical need for cohesive data management and driving a seismic shift in data storage, processing and utilization. It’s also prompting a rethink of the open lakehouse concept pioneered by companies such as Onehouse. “We firmly believe an open lakehouse is the way of […]

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Challenges and opportunities in AI: Gradual progress highlights the need for industry-specific solutions

Devony Hof — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 20:15:41 +0000

Even though the past year has been declared the beginning of an artificial intelligence era, AI use cases are not being deployed on a large scale as quickly as people expected. The diverse complexity and scale of these use cases underscore the fallacy of a “one size fits all” approach. The varying demands of different […]

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Unlocking enterprise potential: How AI-driven Infrastructure and GPT-in-a-Box are changing DevOps and productivity

Brian Njuguna — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 19:50:44 +0000

The push to accomplish more with less is stronger than ever in today’s enterprise world. This challenge is driving the adoption of AI-driven infrastructure. Many organizations are not equipped to deploy large language models on their own, leading to the rise of turnkey solutions such as GPT-in-a-Box. These innovations enable the integration of LLMs, generative AI […]

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De-siloing the enterprise: The challenges and opportunities in data consolidation

Victor Dabrinze — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:12:28 +0000

A hot topic in the data management space is the argument against data silos. Factors such as generative artificial intelligence and decentralized data infrastructures have intensified the need to embrace the data consolidation ethos. What is the imperative to de-silo data operations? And what challenges and opportunities exist as companies move toward interconnected data infrastructures? […]

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Three insights you might have missed from Supercloud 7

Ryan Stevens — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 23:35:02 +0000

The trend has been clear for some time: Data is changing, the script is flipping and the intelligent data platform is rising. Generative artificial intelligence is set to change the data layer completely. The ongoing platform shift was a central focus of the Supercloud 7: Get Ready for the Next Data Platform event, which ran July […]

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Informatica and Fivetran on the future of data integration, AI and metadata knowledge graphs

Ryan Stevens — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 21:02:29 +0000

Unpacking the next data platform is a crucial process in the constantly changing world of data and artificial intelligence. It involves understanding metadata knowledge graphs and how different layers of the modern data stack come together. If one wants to do anything with data, they need a stack of tools to get it done. The […]

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The role of metadata management tools in the evolution of open data formats

Ryan Stevens — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 20:48:48 +0000

There’s an ongoing changing source of truth amid the data platform shift. It’s a rapidly evolving situation, as companies must consider open table formats and metadata management tools. The open table format landscape includes Delta Lake, Iceberg and Apache Hudi. Much has happened in recent months, including Databricks Inc. purchasing Tabular Inc., according to Bob […]

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Big data gets a tailwind: Analysts see AI driving growth of next-gen data platforms

Mark Albertson — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 18:24:23 +0000

The era of big data has morphed into the era of generative artificial intelligence powered by data innovation. This was of one of the conclusions drawn from the Supercloud 7: Get Ready for the Next Data Platform event, as theCUBE Research Analysts looked back on the first day of discussion and prepared for Day Two. […]

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The emerging data stack brings opportunities and risk for buyers and sellers

Dave Vellante and Rob Strechay — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 15:02:14 +0000

The so-called modern data stack is getting a facelift and perhaps a complete body makeover. As the point of control shifts from the database management system to the governance layer, we cite three dynamics that highlight a reshaping of today’s data landscape, including: 1) Key data players are disrupting the established norm as they expand […]

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Analysts foresee changes ahead as database vendors navigate shifting landscape in compute engines for AI

Mark Albertson — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 15:32:44 +0000

Data applications are now being built on different platforms for different use cases, and artificial intelligence is one of the key drivers behind which compute engines for AI an enterprise may want to use. Databricks Inc. and Snowflake Inc. are in the hurricane’s eye of this change as the point of control shifts from the […]

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Enhancements for Microsoft Purview expand capabilities for data governance and security

Mark Albertson — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 20:43:44 +0000

Microsoft Corp. has announced general availability for its Microsoft Purview Data Governance solution, and it has deployed new innovations to help business users manage the growing challenges associated with a vast data landscape. “The approach that we’ve taken, and this is based on a lot of the customer feedback we received, is how do we […]

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Strategic shift: Snowflake co-founder Benoit Dageville on embracing open standards with open-source Polaris

Victor Dabrinze — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 19:28:03 +0000

Snowflake Inc. is navigating a pivotal shift in the data landscape with its ambitious move to evolve the Snowflake Data Platform into an AI data cloud. The company’s strategic dilemma has centered on balancing solutions integration with the adoption of open standards. Addressing the increasing significance of enterprise metadata, Snowflake has taken decisive action by […]

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Google aims to transform enterprise data with multicloud integration and AI

Victoria Gayton — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 16:51:00 +0000

The push toward unified data platforms that can handle diverse data types and provide seamless integration for AI workloads is transforming how enterprises manage and use their data. This shift is paving the way for more efficient, scalable and intelligent data ecosystems that can support the next wave of data analytics solutions. “Every gen AI […]

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Unified AI data pipelines: Vast Data tackles scale and traffic challenges

Devony Hof — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 16:31:03 +0000

The age of artificial intelligence is spurring a revolution in data management, and Vast Data Inc. has positioned itself at the center with its Vast Data Platform, which stores unstructured data for use in training AI models. The company recently partnered with Nvidia Corp. to create huge cloud architectures that support AI data engines. Supporting […]

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Gen AI and data governance: TransUnion’s blueprint for the future of data platforms

Chad Wilson — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 15:28:46 +0000

The transformation of data platforms is being driven by breakthroughs in multicloud data management, intelligent applications and advanced data control planes. These technologies are creating more complex and integrated systems, designed to manage enormous amounts of data while upholding stringent security and governance standards. With the growing demands of machine learning and artificial intelligence, there […]

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Supercloud 7 interviews highlight evolving impact of AI and data governance

Mark Albertson — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 20:42:24 +0000

As organizations build abstraction layers to create a more consistent cross-cloud experience and data governance, it’s impossible to ignore the major enterprises that are also following this path. These include firms such as Walmart Inc., which has built a massive data repository that spans the retail giant’s global operations, and TransUnion LLC, a financial services […]

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Microsoft advances data management with open formats and AI integration

Ryan Stevens — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 20:03:59 +0000

Five years ago, if one were to talk about open data formats or governance, they might end up putting others to sleep. But today, it’s become the most important conversation going. It’s clear that data has evolved. That evolution poses certain advantages for customers, according to Dipti Borkar (pictured), vice president and general manager at […]

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The future of data platforms: Databricks CEO Ali Ghodsi highlights key roles of open formats and AI

Chad Wilson — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 17:17:30 +0000

Data management is undergoing a major overhaul as companies face cost pressures and the need for consolidation. The shift toward platformization is simplifying data operations, cutting expenses and boosting efficiency. This change is driven by the adoption of open data formats, artificial intelligence integration and enhanced governance solutions. As businesses focus on more sustainable and […]

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Snowflake vs. Databricks: Analysts dissect survey results showing joint customer interest in open table formats

Mark Albertson — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 14:31:01 +0000

Survey results recently published by SiliconANGLE showed that enterprise customers remained conflicted on how to rationalize a need to balance data trust with a strong motivation to move fast and innovate. As key data management firms, such as Databricks Inc. and Snowflake Inc. compete for customers in this area, the end user could end up […]

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How Walmart’s cloud platform fosters speedy AI development

Devony Hof — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 20:56:46 +0000

Walmart Inc.’s marketing strategy has focused on affordable prices and seamless customer service, and that now extends to its machine learning platform, Element. The centralized, cloud-native service allows Walmart to harness the power of large language models for all of its online and physical commerce, according to Anil Madan (pictured), senior vice president of cloud […]

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Solving the decentralized data strategy’s pitfalls: an analysis of Nextdata’s hourglass construct

Victor Dabrinze — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 20:32:30 +0000

Companies striving for data platform success are facing a strategic dilemma: combining the flexibility, scalability and feature-rich nature of open standards with the tighter, more coherent governance controls of monolithic data strategies. Is there a middle ground that accommodates the best of both worlds, supporting the new wave of data-intensive applications set to power the […]

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AI and data platforms: TheCUBE analysts highlight the future of data governance and security

Chad Wilson — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 18:18:40 +0000

Driven by breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure and advanced data platforms, the landscape of AI data governance is rapidly evolving. This technological shift is not only reshaping how businesses manage and leverage data, but also heralding a new era of intelligent applications and enhanced operational efficiency. With industry leaders, such as Snowflake Inc. and […]

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Why Databricks vs. Snowflake is not a zero-sum game

Dave Vellante with Erik Bradley — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 17:00:41 +0000

Three main pressure points are transforming the modern data landscape: 1) Increased interest in adopting open table formats to allow any compute to operate on any data; 2) The point of control is shifting from the database management system to the governance layer; and 3) AI is enabling the emergence of a new class of […]

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Exploring the sixth data platform: How AI is shaping the future of enterprise data management

Ryan Stevens — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 15:30:08 +0000

In a year marked by artificial intelligence changing everything, the journey toward intelligent data applications has emerged as a key storyline. That journey includes the emergence of the sixth data platform — something that could redefine data utility and application intelligence. “It’s a complete generational shift. This is not your father’s internet anymore,” theCUBE Research […]

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What to expect during the Supercloud 7 event: Join SiliconANGLE and theCUBE July 30-31

Ryan Stevens — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 16:27:30 +0000

Data platforms are being reshaped by the transformative potential of generative AI and large language models. The battle for the next data platform is well underway, a subject SiliconANGLE and theCUBE has been closely tracking. Integrating AI with data platforms is set to enable more efficient and scalable solutions, which will allow organizations to leverage […]

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Betamax blues: Hudi edging toward ‘also ran’ status in the data platform race

Paul Gillin — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 16:27:14 +0000

In announcing its Polaris Catalog last month, Snowflake Inc. Executive Vice President Christian Kleinerman said the product “extends Snowflake’s commitment to Apache Iceberg as the open standard of choice.” Statements like that raise the hackles of Apache Hudi adherents. They maintain their preferred open table format — whose name stands for Hadoop Upserts, Deletes and […]

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Gen AI is passé. Enter the age of agentic AI

Dave Vellante and George Gilbert — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 16:43:52 +0000

Early-phase generative artificial intelligence AI – or “request/response AI” — has not yet lived up to the expectations implied by the hype. We believe agentic AI is the next level of artificial intelligence that, while building on generative AI, will go further to drive tangible business value for enterprises. Early discussions around agentic AI have […]

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