Zero-shot forecasting in BigQuery with the TimesFM foundation model
BigQuery ML TimesFM model is now in preview, and forecasts datasets through the use of generative AI.
Beyond GROUP BY: Introducing advanced aggregation functions in BigQuery
BigQuery has three new categories of advanced aggregation functions: group by extensions, user-defined and approximate aggregate functions.
Unlock the Power of Your Data Warehouse: Introducing the Snowflake Source Connector for Confluent Cloud
Organizations have mastered collecting and storing vast amounts of data in cloud data warehouses like Snowflake. This central repository has become the single source of truth for analytical insights, business intelligence, and reporting. However, the true potential of this data remains trapped if it's confined to the warehouse, creating a disconnect between rich analytical insights and real-time operational systems.
Top Power BI Alternatives for Embedded Analytics
True embedded analytics isn't about dashboards; it's about giving your users the confidence to act. It's about turning your application into the one place where data becomes a story, and differentiating it from those that lack a cohesive narrative. This guide explores how smoothly or painfully different BI platforms let you connect, embed, and share analytics within your product.
Snow Report: What's Happening At Snowflake In July
This month's Snow Report provides details on some recent product announcements, including Snowflake Knowledge Extensions and Snowflake Intelligence. You'll also find news about upcoming events, links to sessions from Summit 2025, user stories, tech tips, and more.
Low-Code Data Pipelines for Agility and Scale
As businesses race to become data-driven, the ability to quickly build and iterate on data workflows is more critical than ever. Traditional ETL and ELT processes, while powerful, often require extensive coding, long development cycles, and high maintenance overhead. Enter low-code data pipelines: a modern, visual-first paradigm enabling faster development, broader accessibility, and better scalability.
Enterprise Data Pipelines for Modern Data Infrastructure
Enterprise data pipelines are no longer mere support systems—they are strategic assets central to analytics, compliance, and operational intelligence. This article offers a comprehensive overview of how enterprise ETL pipelines work, the technologies involved, common challenges, and best practices for implementation at scale in 2025.
Data disconnect stalling the UK's AI ambitions
New Confluent report reveals infrastructure and skills gap are holding back enterprise AI adoption.
Your Data Stack Needs An Upgrade - Here's Why
What if prepping, integrating, and modeling your data was as simple as chatting with an AI agent? No complex configurations. No steep learning curves. Just fast, intelligent results powered by natural language and agentic AI. In Episode 3 of the Round Table Series, we explore why an Agentic Data Management Platform is the next generation of data technology. It is smarter, faster, and fully autonomous.
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Step inside the world of data innovation as Cindi Howson talks with Josh Cunningham, Group Head of Data and AI Culture at @lloydsbankonline. They'll explore how this distinguished institution is driving forward with cutting-edge AI. Discover how Lloyds is rapidly expanding its data and AI graduate scheme and pursuing an ambitious quest to become the "most data literate bank". Hear how innovative initiatives like the "Data and AI Summer School" and a physical "Data Escape Room" are used to teach "learning by stealth", propelling their business forward on data and AI.