In the fast-paced world of sales today, every customer interaction holds significant value. Reps grab phone numbers for calls and texts, get home addresses for sending out swag, and even note health updates (like a meeting having to be rescheduled due to the customer having Covid). While these actions often come from good intentions, aiming […]
Building Data Pipelines with Kubernetes
Data pipelines are a set of processes that move data from one place to another, typically from the source of data to a storage system. These processes involve data extraction from various sources, transformation to fit business or technical needs, and loading into a final destination for analysis or reporting. The goal is to automate […]
Four Ways SMBs Can Maximize the Value of Data
Businesses of all sizes are collecting more data, continuously, than ever before. But many – particularly small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) – have trouble understanding where their data sits, how to connect and act on it, how to manage it, and, most importantly, how to drive value from it. While there’s been a huge surge […]
Why Organizations Are Embracing Automation in Security and Beyond
Compared to other organizational departments, security teams generally embraced automation on the early side. Frontline analysts facing ever-evolving cyber attacks, hampered by too much work and not enough staff, were quick to take advantage of technology that could automate tedious tasks and mission-critical workflows. Now, departments throughout organizations are following security’s lead. From infrastructure to […]
Data-Driven Decision-Making 101
Data-driven decision-making involves utilizing data and analytics to solve business problems. Relying on facts rather than intuition or personal opinions can lead to more accurate and effective decisions. In business organizations, evidence-based decisions can optimize operations, enhance productivity, and drive growth. By examining trends, patterns, and correlations within datasets, business operators can uncover valuable information that helps […]
Fundamentals of Document Databases
A document database (sometimes referred to as a “document store” or a “document-oriented database”), is a NoSQL or non-relational database. However, document databases use an index to associate “keys” with “documents,” making them more efficient at retrieving data. Unlike relational databases, document databases are not structured with a format of rows and columns, but scale […]
Biometric Data Security: Advancements and Concerns
Biometrics was once a novelty reserved for spy movies and top-secret government facilities. Today, we carry it in our pockets and use it for mundane things like signing into Facebook. While biometric data security technology offers advantages not available through conventional passwords, it also has unique privacy risks and limitations. What Is Biometric Data? Biometrics […]
Invest in Geo-Redundancy Before It’s Too Late
The summer of 2023 was marked by one extreme climate crisis after another: sweltering heat waves, catastrophic flash floods, wildfires blowing smoke all across the country, and some of the worst air quality in recent history. Furthermore, unpredictable weather patterns have been extending into the colder months, causing states like Texas to endure severe freezes, power […]
Reltio Demo: Unified Data Unleashed – A Closer Look at Modern Master Data Management
Download the slides here>> Tired of your rigid, costly legacy master data management system? Join this webinar to explore the modern MDM revolution. You will see a live demo of transformative MDM capabilities that unlock agility, scalability, and cost-effective ways to unify data. You will gain insights into the importance of industry-specific MDM SaaS solutions […]
DataKitchen Demo: The Data Journey That Leads to Quality and Observability At Scale
Download the slides here>> Data leaders live daily with complexity and chaos and are crushed by potential tasks. Something is missing from our data systems. We cannot judge the expectations vs. reality in our production data systems. What is the variance between what is happening now and what should be happening? Is it on time? […]