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Hammerspace Raises $100M as the Big Data Poles Flip
The capability to virtually combine far-flung data silos into a single global namespace and access it at HPC-class speed has enabled Hammerspace customers to solve tough data problems. It also has caught the attention of Read more…
The Active Data Architecture Era Is Here, Dresner Says
Companies today are trying to do more with their data than ever before. However, companies’ existing data architectures aren’t necessarily constructed in a manner that’s conducive to getting it all done. According Read more…
How AI and ML Will Change Financial Planning
The financial planning process is on the verge of a transformative shift, driven by the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning. Traditional financial forecasting simplified the process of looking at Read more…
Can We Learn to Live with AI Hallucinations?
The generative AI revolution is remaking businesses’ relationship with computers and customers. Hundreds of billions of dollars are being invested in large language models (LLMs) and agentic AI, and trillions are at st Read more…
Zero-Knowledge Proofs, Blockchain and the Future of Personal Data in the Age of Agentic AI
Data is the fuel for AI, and the more personal the data, the better. But people increasingly are disinclined to share their data without some reciprocal consideration, putting a potential lid on AI growth just as the age Read more…
News In Brief
Couchbase Launches Column Store to Activate Dormant JSON Data
Couchbase says the new column store that it officially launched today on AWS will streamline analytics on “dormant” JSON data residing in its NoSQL database. The company also launched vector search capabilities in th Read more…
Big Data Career Notes for August 2024
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…
Cloudian Partners with Lenovo for EPYC All-Flash ‘HyperStore’
Cloudian and Lenovo today announced they’re teaming up to deliver a new HyperStore cluster designed to run big data, AI, and HPC workloads. Each HyperStore cluster will be composed of six Lenovo ThinkSystem SR635 V3 Read more…
AtScale Claims Text-to-SQL Breakthrough with Semantic Layer
One of the bottlenecks in getting value out of generative AI is the difficulty in turning natural language into SQL queries. Without detailed contextual understanding of the data, the text is converted into SQL that does Read more…
This Just In
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Oct. 18, 2024 — Riverbed, a leader in AI Observability, announced the Financial Services results of the Riverbed Global AI & Digital Experience Survey. Read more…
REDLANDS, Calif., Oct. 11, 2024 — Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, today announced the publication of Designing Better Maps: A Guide for GIS Users, Third Edition. Read more…
NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2024 — EXL, a leading data analytics and digital operations and solutions company, has announced the launch of the EXL Insurance LLM, an industry-specific LLM. Read more…
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Aug. 8, 2024 — Vultr, the world’s largest privately held cloud computing platform, has announced the launch of its industry cloud solution, which delivers industry-vertical, cutting-edge cloud computing solutions that meet specific industry needs and regulatory requirements across the retail, manufacturing, healthcare, media, telecommunications, and finance sectors. Read more…
NEW YORK, Aug., 1, 2024 — EXL, a leading data analytics and digital operations and solutions company, has announced an initiative to develop and deploy production-grade AI applications in insurance, healthcare, banking, financial services, media and retail using the full-stack NVIDIA AI platform, which includes accelerated computing, networking and software. Read more…