An organization’s data can come from various sources, including cloud-based pipelines, partner ecosystems, open table formats like Apache Iceberg, software as a service (SaaS) platforms, and internal applications. Although much of this data is business-critical, the ability to make it documented and discoverable at scale continues to challenge teams—especially when assets don’t originate from pre-integrated […]
University of Buffalo Awarded $40M to Buy NVIDIA Gear for AI Center
The funding, announced by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday, will help launch the center’s second phase, known as Empire AI Beta. It will enable the consortium to purchase state-of-the-art equipment from NVIDIA that is 11 times more powerful than Empire AI’s Alpha system, which began operating last fall on UB’s Downtown Campus. The […]
I found the best July 4th deals live now: Save on outdoor, tech, home and more
Amazon Prime Day starts next week, but before Prime-exclusive savings kick off, there are plenty of Fourth of July sales to shop. Also: The best Walmart deals to compete with Prime Day: TVs, headphones, laptops, and more From TVs, to outdoor, home, tech, and more, there are tons of seasonal savings to scoop up ahead of the […]
WiBD DC Donates : The Future of Data Work: What’s Next and How to Stay Ahead
WiBD DC Donates : The Future of Data Work: What’s Next and How to Stay Ahead Session started with an overview of Women in Big Data (WiBD), an organization celebrating its 10th anniversary. Starting with one chapter and 15 members in the Bay Area, WiBD has expanded to over 50 chapters across multiple continents. The […]
How Data Analytics Reduces Truck Accidents and Speeds Up Claims
One thing that we talk a lot about at Smart Data Collective is how data can be used to reduce risks on the road. It is hard to ignore the growing role of data in accident prevention, especially in the trucking industry. There are more than 43,000 motor vehicle deaths reported by the Department of […]
SAP S/4HANA® Finance Migration: Your Essential Guide
For organizations considering or actively planning a move to SAP S/4HANA Finance, the opportunity to streamline processes, unlock real-time insights, and improve decision-making is massive. But getting there takes more than just technology. Success lies in the planning, the people, and the practical lessons learned by those who’ve already made the leap. We explored this […]
AI Makes Workers More Productive, PwC Finds
(fandijki/Shutterstock) If you’re wondering whether or not to invest in AI at your company, here’s a new data point to consider: The more money a company invests in AI, the higher the revenue growth per worker. That’s according to a new report from PwC, which analyzed close to a billion job ads and financial reports […]
Simplifying Healthcare Data and Claims Management: Introducing Databricks X12 EDI Ember
EDI and its role in the Healthcare Ecosystem Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is a semi-structured data exchange method allowing healthcare organizations like Payers, Providers, etc., to seamlessly share vital transactional information electronically. Its standardized approach ensures accuracy and consistency across healthcare operations. EDI transactions used for various healthcare operations include: Claims submissions, Remittance, and Benefit […]
Amazon OpenSearch Service and Firehose: Rolling over indices automatically
Optimizing OpenSearch clusters with time-series data means optimizing the shard size and count. When ingesting data using AWS Data Firehose, this can be achieved using Rollover Indices. Read on for a guide on how to set this up. When deciding how to organize data into indices in OpenSearch, the first consideration is what kind of […]
Benefits of Using a Development Platform in the Cloud for Businesses
Cloud-based development platforms have transformed the way businesses create and deploy software applications, offering unparalleled advantages in today’s fast-paced digital landscape. Companies across sectors are shifting away from traditional local server setups to embrace the efficiency and flexibility of cloud environments. Accelerated development cycles Modern businesses face intense pressure to deliver software solutions quickly while […]