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Hammerspace CEO David Flynn Joins the Big Data Debrief

Hammerspace CEO David Flynn recently joined the Big Data Debrief, where he discusses the limits of distributed file systems, the changes made to NFS, and the future of data virtualization. The AI boom is driving data Read more…

Spark-to-Starburst Engine Swap Speeds Big Driving Data for Arity

The IT team at Arity are cruising on the homestretch of a big project to load more than a trillion miles of driving data into a new database on Amazon S3. But if it wasn’t for a decision to switch out its engine from S Read more…

The Data and AI Agenda: Key Conferences in December 2024

As 2024 comes to a close, December offers more than just holiday festivities—it’s packed with pivotal events that highlight the advancements shaping technology, business, and innovation. While AWS re:Invent takes cen Read more…

Can Big Data Analytics Bring Sanity Back to College Athletic Recruiting?

College athletic recruiting is the Wild West these days. From NIL money and the (wide) opening of the transfer portal, to conference realignment and now the end of the national letters of intent program, the process of m Read more…

Rangers Redux: Can Texas Repeat with Data, Analytics, and AI?

Hope springs eternal on Opening Day. Every team starts with a perfect record and dreams of winning the World Series in six months. For the Texas Rangers, defending their championship will require the proper mix of hard w Read more…

News In Brief

Wyoming DOT Uses GIS to Reduce Truck Blow-Overs

Wyoming faces significant challenges with weather conditions on its interstate highways, particularly due to its location in the Rocky Mountains region. The state's three major interstates regularly endure severe weather Read more…

GenAI-Generated News: Less Accurate, Timelier, Survey Finds

People are less likely to believe news written by generative AI, according to a recent public opinion survey conducted by Reuters, but the news would be timelier and cost less for the publisher to produce. The online sur Read more…

Spectra Logic Ups the Ante in Tape Storage

Spectra Logic has been busy. Last week, the data storage company unveiled Spectra LumOS library management software and expanded its enterprise tape storage solutions with two new additions: the TFinity Plus enterpris Read more…

Airbus is Teaching Planes to Land Themselves

Most people are familiar with autopilot, the system that controls an airplane’s speed, altitude, and heading under the watch of trained pilots. For the most part, pilots are still in charge of takeoffs and landings, bu Read more…

Big Data Career Notes: July 2022 Edition

In this monthly feature, we’ll keep you up-to-date on the latest career developments for individuals in the big data community. Whether it’s a promotion, new company hire, or even an accolade, we’ve got the details Read more…

This Just In

Esri Developer & Technology Summit Features Expanded Program to Reflect Growth of Geospatial Development

Feb 12, 2025 |

REDLANDS, Calif., Feb. 12, 2025 — On March 11, 2025, Esri, the global leader in geographic information system (GIS) technology, is hosting the Developer & Technology Summit in Palm Springs, California. Read more…

Hydrolix Releases Apache Spark Connector for Databricks Integration

Feb 5, 2025 |

PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 5, 2025 — Hydrolix, the company improving the economics of log data with its streaming data lake platform, has shipped a new Apache Spark connector. Read more…

UMD Study: AI Jobs Rise While Overall US Hiring Declines

Feb 4, 2025 |

COLLEGE PARK, Md., Feb. 4, 2025 — Since ChatGPT’s late-2022 launch, AI job postings in the United States “have ramped up dramatically, from 29,509 in Q4 2022 to 49,577 in Q4 2024, an uptick of 68 percent,” Read more…

Code.org, in Partnership with Amazon, Launches New AI Curriculum for Grades 8-12

Feb 4, 2025 |

SEATTLE, Feb. 4, 2025 — Building on their decade-long partnership, Code.org and Amazon today launched Exploring Generative AI, a cutting-edge curriculum for grades 8-12 that teaches students how AI works, how to create with it, and the societal considerations and ethical implications of an AI-driven world. Read more…

EY and Microsoft Unveil AI Skills Passport to Bridge Workforce AI Training Gap

Feb 3, 2025 |

LONDON, Feb. 3, 2025 — The EY organization and Microsoft announced today the launch of the AI Skills Passport (AISP), which assists students aged 16 and older in learning about artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, and how to work with and apply them to various industries and careers. Read more…

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