Analytics

What is xP&A: A Look at the Evolution of Financial Planning

Financial planning and analysis (FP&A) is recognized as an essential tool for driving business success. At a time when agility has taken center stage, though, FP&A is giving way to the new discipline of extended planning and analysis (xP&A). Why? Because in an increasingly digital landscape where agility is paramount, actionable real-time feedback is essential.

How to source data from AWS DynamoDB to Confluent using Kinesis Data Streams and Connect

This is a one-minute video showing an animated architectural diagram of an integration between Amazon DynamoDB and Confluent Cloud using Kinesis Data Streams and the Kinesis Data Streams connector. It’s a fully managed and serverless solution that reduces operational complexity and leverages scalability and cost-effectiveness.

Current 2024 Keynote Day 1 - Data Streaming in the Age of AI

Get ready to dive into the future of data! Jay Kreps and Confluent's top minds are set to reveal the next game-changing evolution of data infrastructure that effectively leverages AI and ubiquitous automation. Discover how leaders in professional services, media, and automotive industries are harnessing the power of Confluent's Data Streaming Platform and Data Products to revolutionize their operations. This is your chance to see how real-time data is driving innovation, transforming decisions, and propelling businesses into the future. The future is here—let's ignite it together!

Current 2024 Day 2 Keynote - The Rise of Data Streaming Engineers

What does the rise of data streaming mean for software and data professionals? A once-in-a-generation paradigm shift is giving rise to a brand new role: the Data Streaming Engineer. Come hear from your fellow technologists how this new role is bringing together the work of application developers, data engineers, data scientists, and architects, and how it might describe the work you're already doing. Along the way, we'll get a survey of the current state of the technologies underlying the emerging Data Streaming Platform, and how you can prepare to use them in the coming year.

Snowflake Acquires Night Shift Development, Inc. to Accelerate Growth in US Public Sector

Data is increasingly becoming critical for the public sector — from guiding decisions in higher education to enhancing citizen services and streamlining government operations. Government agencies are overwhelmed with data, whether it be structured, like incident logs, or unstructured, like satellite images. Harnessing the vast amount of data can become a burden for any organization, yet the insights have the potential to significantly improve quality of life and strengthen national security.

Cloudera Evaluates Integrated Data and AI Exchange Business Line to Optimize Data-Driven Generative AI Use Cases

According to recent survey data from Cloudera, 88% of companies are already utilizing AI for the tasks of enhancing efficiency in IT processes, improving customer support with chatbots, and leveraging analytics for better decision-making. More and more enterprises are leveraging pre-trained models for various applications, from natural language processing to computer vision. For that reason, Cloudera is evaluating a new line of business: Cloudera Integrated Data and AI Exchange (InDaiX).

The Importance of a Unified Data Platform in Modern Finance

Historically, finance teams largely operated in the background, focusing on record-keeping, compliance, and ensuring that financial operations ran smoothly. Their primary responsibilities revolved around managing costs, balancing the books, and maintaining operational efficiency. In recent years, that has changed.

Unlocking Real-Time Insights and Making Migrations a Breeze: 13 New Partner Solutions and Offerings Launched

Whether you’re looking to jump-start a new use case, or accelerate your migration journey, collaborating closely with Confluent and our partners enables you to fulfill the increasing need for real-time customer experiences and applications, opening doors to new growth and success opportunities.