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MinIO Pivots to AI with Launch of AIStor

MinIO is one of the most popular open-source S3-compatible object storage systems in the world. Thanks to its combination of performance and simplicity, it’s been adopted to store data for a wide range of applications. Read more…

The Future of GenAI: How GraphRAG Enhances LLM Accuracy and Powers Better Decision-Making

We’ve all heard the expression that data is the lifeblood of modern organizations, but it’s really an enterprise’s ability to understand its data that is invaluable. Knowledge graphs give enterprises a deep underst Read more…

Meet Vinoth Chandar, a 2024 Person to Watch

Big data lakehouses are spreading, thanks to their capability to mix the data stability and correctness of a traditional warehouse with the flexibility and scalability of a data lake. One of the technologists who was key Read more…

How GenAI Will Impact Jobs In the Real World

There’s been a lot of fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) about the potential for generative AI to take people’s jobs. The capability of large language models (LLMs) to answer questions and handle digital tasks when p Read more…

The Open Optimism of Apache Polaris

Since it was first unveiled in June, interest in the Apache Polaris project has soared, as organizations look to the metadata catalog to help them get a handle on their big data and control access to their Apache Iceberg Read more…

News In Brief

Oracle Bolsters Big Data, Analytics, and AI at CloudWorld

Oracle unleashed a torrent of new analytic and AI capabilities this week at its Oracle CloudWorld conference in Las Vegas. The fun kicked off yesterday with an expansion of capabilities in AWS and Google Cloud, updates t Read more…

Confluent Nabs Competitor WarpStream to Bolster Streaming in the Cloud

Well, that was quick. Barely a year after Kafka-compatible streaming startup WarpStream Labs opened its virtual doors, it’s been acquired by Confluent, the commercial outfit behind Apache Kafka. The big get for Conflue Read more…

OpenAI Takes On Google with SearchGPT

OpenAI is testing a new offering called SearchGPT that uses generative AI to explain search results for users, potentially putting it on a collision course with Google in the search engine business. Google completely Read more…

AI Impacting Data Engineering Faster Than Expected, dbt Labs’ Handy Says

We’re in the midst of a revolution thanks to generative AI. There’s no denying that. And while dbt Labs CEO Tristan Handy was expecting the AI revolution to eventually come to the world of big data and analytics engi 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…

This Just In

Perplexity Leverages Quartr API to Power First-of-its-Kind Analysis Tools for Retail Investors

Nov 27, 2024 |

NEW YORK and STOCKHOLM, Nov. 27, 2024 — Quartr, a leading provider of data and tools for qualitative research, has announced a partnership with Perplexity, the San Francisco-based company behind the world’s leading AI search engine. Read more…

Aerospike Database on Kubernetes Enabled 95 Million Transactions Per Second on E-commerce Platform

Nov 4, 2024 |

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Nov. 4, 2024 – Aerospike Inc. (“Aerospike”), the real-time database, announced that Flipkart, India’s homegrown e-commerce marketplace, sustained performance of its in-house Aerospike database platform at a rate of 95 million transactions per second (TPS) supporting its annual flagship, The Big Billion Days (TBBD). Read more…

New Relic Launches Intelligent Observability Platform with AI-Powered Automation for Enhanced Business Impact

Nov 1, 2024 |

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 1, 2024 — New Relic has unveiled the New Relic Intelligent Observability Platform, transforming observability from ensuring uptime and reliability into a key driver of business growth and developer velocity for enterprises worldwide. Read more…

Monterey Data Conference Explores Role of AI Foundation Models in Future of Science

Oct 22, 2024 |

Oct. 22, 2024 — In science, data is essential. Scientific methods rely on accurate, well-documented data to draw conclusions, test hypotheses, build models, and explain the natural world. Data isn’t just a byproduct of research; Read more…

Liquid Web Introduces Flexible GPU Hosting with NVIDIA-Powered Servers

Oct 18, 2024 |

ATLANTA, Oct. 18, 2024 — Liquid Web, a leader in managed hosting and scalable cloud solutions for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), has announced the launch of its new GPU hosting solution, offering affordable reserved and hourly pricing. Read more…

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