What Informatica ILM Maintenance Mode Means for You

If your organization relies on Informatica’s Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) for business reporting, recent announcements about the platform entering maintenance mode have likely raised important questions about your reporting strategy. Understanding what this transition means and how to protect your critical data access are essential for maintaining business continuity.

Cut the Costs of Hosted Apache Kafka With Confluent Cloud's Price Guarantee

In today’s cost-conscious climate, every line item on your cloud bill is under the microscope. That makes now the ideal time to rethink your data streaming strategy. For many teams, using a hyperscaler-hosted Apache Kafka service feels like the easy choice—one vendor, one bill, no additional contracts, and minimal setup. It makes sense early on, especially for small-scale projects or basic use cases. But, as your Kafka usage grows and becomes mission-critical, that simplicity comes at a cost.

Introducing Apache Kafka 4.1.0: What's New and How to Upgrade

The Apache Kafka community is proud to announce the release of Apache Kafka 4.1.0. This blog post highlights the many new features and improvements included in this release. For a full list of changes, be sure to check the release notes. Queues for Kafka (KIP-932) is now in preview. It's still not ready for production, but you can start evaluating and testing it. See the preview release notes for more details. This release also introduces a new Streams Rebalance Protocol (KIP-1071) in early access.

Powering the Next Generation of AI Agents with ClearML's GenAI App Engine

The era of simple, scripted AI is swiftly fading. We’re now witnessing the dawn of AI Agents: sophisticated, self-governing digital entities that possess the capacity to comprehend their surroundings, navigate intricate problems, and execute purposeful actions. Multi-agent systems take this even further, multiplying these capabilities by enabling teams of AI agents to collaborate, delegate tasks, and solve challenges collectively in ways a single agent cannot achieve alone.

New Integration: Turn MongoDB Data into Beautiful, Actionable Dashboards with Databox

MongoDB is one of the most popular databases for modern applications. Its flexible, document-oriented model makes it easy for developers to store and query everything from user activity logs and product usage events to application telemetry. But while MongoDB is great for storing and organizing data, it’s not always easy for business teams to use it to answer questions or track key metrics. The data often lives in a raw format that requires technical skills to interpret.

Opportunities And Challenges When Using LLMs In The Data Space

Large Language Models (LLMs) are transforming how organizations interact with their data infrastructure, offering unprecedented capabilities for both technical and business users. However, this transformation brings unique opportunities and challenges that vary significantly based on user personas, security requirements, and implementation approaches. This writeup explores these dimensions through the lens of practical implementation using tools like Keboola MCP and various client interfaces.

Three Ways Telcos Use Data and AI to Monetize with Cloudera and Zain KSA

At the TM Forum DTW Ignite 2025 conference, telco experts from Cloudera and Zain explain that the industry's primary drivers are enhancing customer experience, reducing costs, and finding new revenue streams. To achieve this, telcos are leveraging modern data architectures and private AI to securely manage massive data volumes and power use cases like network optimization and hyper-personalization. Zain KSA showcases this in practice, viewing AI as a continuous journey to drive revenue and operational efficiency, successfully managing massive real-time events like the Hajj pilgrimage.

Bridgestone's Chief Data Officer on leading with trust and data

In this episode, Johnathan Tate, Chief Data Officer at Bridgestone Americas, shares how he navigates the critical first 90 days in a new role, builds trust with executives, and positions data as a strategic growth driver. Whether you’re currently in a CDO seat or working toward one, Tate’s playbook offers a blueprint for how to accelerate impact, align with business needs, and lead through AI-fueled transformation.