It is obvious how essential data security has become in the face of sophisticated cyber attacks. Companies need to continue to improve their processes and systems to protect sensitive information. While advanced cybersecurity technologies help massively, they can’t do it alone. Ensuring all-around safety requires the humans in the loop to work in tandem with […]
MySQL Replication: Unlocking Performance and Flexibility with Advanced Techniques
In database management, replication has long been a cornerstone of data reliability, redundancy, and performance. For those familiar with MySQL, replication may seem straightforward – simply read the binary log and apply it to a replica server, right? While this basic understanding is correct, improving replication performance is far more complex, particularly when dealing with […]
Balancing Efficiency with Performance: The Role of GenAI in Modern Data Strategies
Generative AI (GenAI) has undoubtedly taken the spotlight as this year’s defining innovation. Models like ChatGPT and LLama can generate text and code, perform exploratory data analysis, and automate documentation, which introduces countless opportunities for data science efficiencies. However, tech work is often a compromise between implementation efficiency and performance. In some cases, GenAI can […]
Data Sips: Interview with Mathias Vercauteren
Data Sips is a new video miniseries presented by Ippon Technologies and DATAVERSITY that showcases quick conversations with industry experts from last month’s Data Governance & Information Quality (DGIQ) Conference in Washington, D.C. The third episode of the series features Mathias Vercauteren, president and principal of Data Vantage Consulting, chatting with host Steve MacLauchlan, head of data […]
The Convergence of the Data Mesh and Data Fabric: Data Architecture’s New Era
The most meaningful development in contemporary data architecture isn’t the growing interest in the concepts of the data mesh and the data fabric. Instead, it’s the potential for convergence of these two architectural approaches into a single architecture that supports both decentralization and centralization of integrated data, local data ownership, universal accessibility, and top-down and bottom-up implementation methods. […]
Enhancing Generative AI with Vector Databases: Practical Applications in the Travel Industry
As AI continues to drive innovations in customer experiences, the need for better data management systems has become more evident. One such system, vector databases, is gaining traction as a key enabler of generative AI in industries like travel. These databases are specifically designed to store and process high-dimensional data in the form of vectors, […]
Weather-Proof Your Business: A Data-Driven Guide for Weather-Dependent Industries
As extreme weather events become more frequent and severe, having accurate weather data is no longer just a luxury – it’s essential. In 2023 alone, the U.S. grappled with 28 separate billion-dollar weather and climate disasters – hardly a sign of smooth sailing for businesses operating in weather-sensitive industries. If you’re a data manager working in such […]
An Appetite for AI: Trends and Predictions for 2025
As we begin 2025, artificial intelligence (AI) shows no signs of slowing down. It’s not only providing us with a glimpse into the future – but has become a force in reshaping our present in unimaginable ways. Whether it’s transforming how businesses operate or redefining our daily interactions, AI’s integration across various sectors suggests a […]
How GenAI will Establish a New Inclusive Data Culture in 2025
Generative AI (GenAI) is set to transform how businesses interact with data, fundamentally reshaping decision-making processes. By enabling capabilities such as natural language querying and intelligent data discovery, GenAI will empower non-technical users to access insights effortlessly. Better yet, this question-led approach will simplify data accessibility, democratize insights, and foster a more inclusive data culture. […]
Data Sips: Interview with InfoAdvisors’ Karen Lopez
Data Sips is a new video miniseries presented by Ippon Technologies and DATAVERSITY that showcases quick conversations with industry experts from last month’s Data Governance & Information Quality (DGIQ) Conference in Washington, D.C. The second episode of the series features Karen Lopez, senior project manager and architect at InfoAdvisors, chatting with host Steve MacLauchlan, head […]