Analytics

MLRun v1.7 Launched - Solidifying Generative AI Implementation and LLM Monitoring

As the open-source maintainers of MLRun, we’re proud to announce the release of MLRun v1.7. MLRun is an open-source AI orchestration tool that accelerates the deployment of gen AI applications, with features such as LLM monitoring, fine-tuning, data management, guardrails and more. We provide ready-made scenarios that can be easily implemented by teams in organizations.

How to Visualize Real-Time Data from Apache Kafka using Apache Flink SQL and Streamlit

Data visualization is cool, but have you tried setting up a chart of real-time data? In this video, Lucia Cerchie shows you how to create a live visualization of market data. She starts by producing data to a topic in Confluent Cloud from an Alpaca API websocket, then processes that data with Flink SQL, and finally uses a Streamlit component for a real-time visualization.

Why Your Organization Should Use AI to Improve Data Quality

Data’s value to your organization lies in its quality. Data quality becomes even more important considering how rapidly data volume is increasing. According to conservative estimates, businesses generate 2 hundred thousand terabytes of data every day. How does that affect quality? Well, large volumes of data are only valuable if they’re of good quality, i.e., usable for your organization’s analytics and BI processes.

How to Align Your Sales and Marketing Teams in B2B in 2025

Since sales and marketing both drive customers down the pipeline, it’s no wonder that the two departments often work together. When we surveyed more than 170 companies about their sales and marketing alignment, the majority told us that sales have at least some influence on marketing. About 45% of the respondents reported that their sales have a significant influence on their marketing.

AI data catalogs in 2024: what's changed and why it matters

If you’re working in the data space today, you must have felt the wave of artificial intelligence (AI) innovation reshaping how we manage and access information. One of the areas affected is data catalogs, which are no longer simple tools for organizing metadata. They’ve evolved dramatically into powerful, intelligent systems capable of understanding data on a much deeper level.

Product Management in the Dynamic World of Data Streaming

A year in at Confluent, Product Manager Surabhi Singh has learned a lot about data streaming—and even more about herself. In this fast-paced environment, Surabhi is highly motivated and committed to her work strategically planning, coordinating, and delivering product improvements for customers whose business operations depend on Confluent Platform.

Essential Database Management Tools for Data Analysts: A Comprehensive Guide

In today's data-driven landscape, data analysts rely on powerful database management tools to organize, query, and extract insights from vast datasets. With a multitude of options, choosing the right tool can significantly impact efficiency and performance. Tools like MySQL Workbench, SQL Server Management Studio, and Google BigQuery provide robust platforms for relational data management, while options such as MongoDB Compass cater to unstructured data needs.

Engineering Data Management for Data Analysts: A Practical Guide

Engineering data management is a key skill for data analysts who handle complex datasets across engineering systems. This field involves processes for managing, organizing, and optimizing data generated by engineering teams, such as IoT device data, operational metrics, and manufacturing details.