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Will Model Context Protocol (MCP) Become the Standard for Agentic AI?

We’re on the cusp of a new AI-powered world, where agents automatically execute a range of tasks previously handled by humans. But how will we connect all of these agents with data and coordinate with AI tools? That’ Read more…

IBM to Buy DataStax for Database, GenAI Capabilities

IBM today announced its intent to acquire DataStax, the longtime backer of the Apache Cassandra database that has recently broadened its reach into streaming data and generative AI. IBM cited DataStax’s capability to m Read more…

What’s the Hold Up On GenAI?

When generative AI landed on the scene two years ago, it was clear the impact would be sizable. However, the path to GenAI adoption has not been without its challenges. From budgeting and tools to finding an ROI, organiz Read more…

Forrester Slices and Dices the Vector Database Market

The large language model (LLM) revolution has transformed vector databases from obscure search tech into must-have products for AI success. But which vector database features should you look for, and which vendors are in Read more…

AI Software Vendors Move to Support Nvidia NIMs

Nvidia Inference Microservices (NIMs) are just a few days old, but AI software vendors are already moving to support the new deployment scheme to help their customers get generative AI applications off the ground. Nvi Read more…

2024 GenAI Predictions: Part One

Something unexpected happened in 2023: the world learned about generative AI for the first time. Now that the GenAI cat is out of the bag, companies are in a race to monetize it without succumbing to its negative aspects Read more…

Taking GenAI from Good to Great: Retrieval-Augmented Generation and Real-Time Data

Recent breakthroughs in modern technology, like generative AI, can unlock innovation and creativity on a massive scale. However, as transformative as GenAI can be, it also comes with its own set of challenges that could Read more…

Google Extends Vertex with More GenAI Features

Generative AI is taking the world by storm, as organizations discover the myriad ways it can be used to serve and entice customers. With today’s enhancements to Vertex AI, Google Cloud is giving its customers more GenA Read more…

DataStax Rolls Out Vector Search for Astra DB to Support Gen AI

DataStax just announced the general availability of its vector search capability in Astra DB, its DBaaS built on Apache Cassandra. Vector search is a must-have capability for building generative AI applications. In ma Read more…

DataStax Adds Blockchain to Cloud NoSQL for Web3 Development

DataStax is giving users of its AstraDB cloud service free access to entire blockchains, starting with Ethereum, with the goal of making it easier for developers to create new Web3 applications. DataStax noticed that so Read more…

This Just In

DataStax AI Platform Helps Bud Financial Enhance Banking Insights with NVIDIA AI

Mar 19, 2025 |

SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 19, 2025 — DataStax, a leading AI platform that helps enterprises and developers build accurate AI applications at scale, has announced that Bud Financial is leveraging the DataStax AI Platform, built with NVIDIA AI, including NVIDIA NeMo Retriever, NVIDIA NIM microservices, and NVIDIA AI Enterprise, to enhance customer experiences for organizations such as ANZ while increasing speed 10x. Read more…

DataStax Introduces Astra DB Hybrid Search, Boosting AI Search Relevance by 45%

Mar 18, 2025 |

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – March 18, 2025 – DataStax, a leading AI platform, today announced Astra DB Hybrid Search, a breakthrough capability that significantly enhances retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems by improving search relevance by 45%. Read more…

IBM to Acquire DataStax to Enhance watsonx for GenAI and Unstructured Data

Feb 25, 2025 |

ARMONK, N.Y., Feb. 25, 2025 — IBM today is announcing its intent to acquire DataStax, an AI and data solution provider. DataStax’s technology will enhance IBM’s watsonx portfolio of products accelerating the use of generative AI, helping companies unlock value from vast amounts of unstructured data. Read more…

DataStax Announces DataStax AI Platform, Built with NVIDIA AI

Oct 15, 2024 |

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 15, 2024 — Today, DataStax announced the DataStax AI Platform, built with NVIDIA AI that reduces AI development time by 60%. This platform integrates the DataStax AI platform with NVIDIA AI Enterprise software, making it easier for enterprises to build AI applications that leverage companies’ enterprise data and context. Read more…

DataStax Delivers Glean and Unstructured Integrations to AI Platform at RAG++ Event in NYC

Sep 4, 2024 |

NEW YORK, Sept. 4, 2024 — DataStax today announced new features and updates to its AI PaaS, which minimizes hallucinations with up to 20% higher relevance, 74x faster response time, and 9x higher throughput. Read more…

DataStax Launches Major AI Platform Updates at RAG++ Event

Jun 24, 2024 |

SAN FRANCISCO, June 24, 2024 — DataStax today announced major updates to its Generative AI development platform that help make retrieval augmented generation (RAG) powered application development 100X faster. Read more…

DataStax Launches Astra Vectorize with OpenAI and Microsoft Azure Integration

May 23, 2024 |

SEATTLE, May 23, 2024 — DataStax has announced the launch of Astra Vectorize, a new feature that performs embedding generations on the server-side. The Astra Vectorize launch includes new integrations with OpenAI and Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service to accelerate and simplify embedding generation for developers. Read more…

DataStax to Launch New Hyper-Converged Data Platform with Vector Search and GenAI Capabilities

May 15, 2024 |

SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 15, 2024 — DataStax today announced the upcoming launch of DataStax HCDP (Hyper-Converged Data Platform), in addition to the upcoming release of DataStax Enterprise (DSE) 6.9. Read more…

DataStax Unveils New Integrations to Enhance RAG Applications with Google Cloud’s Vertex AI

Apr 10, 2024 |

SAN FRANCISCO, April 10, 2024 — DataStax has announced innovative integrations with API extensions to Google Cloud’s Vertex AI Extension and Vertex AI Search, offering developers an easier time leveraging their own data. Read more…

DataStax Announces Acquisition of Langflow to Transform RAG Development

Apr 4, 2024 |

SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 4, 2024 — DataStax today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire AI startup, Logspace, the creators of Langflow, a popular, open source visual framework for building retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) applications. Read more…

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