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When searching for ETL pipeline best practices, you will find some common themes: ensuring data quality, establishing consistent processes, and automating out repetitive tasks. There’s a reason these are recommended over and over: they help establish reliable, efficient, and scalable workflows. But one thing that isn’t often emphasized is the importance of implementing consistent, scalable compliance efforts — specifically by using data masking.

Developing high-quality products means carefully defining and tracking both functional and non-functional requirements (NFRs). But what exactly are non-functional requirements and how can you best manage them? This guide will help you understand the difference between functional and non-functional requirements with real-world examples. It also covers best practices for writing them and discusses how to track and manage non-functional requirements for greater efficiency.

How does GDPR impact AI innovation, and what affects might AI have on regulations like GDPR? According to McKinsey, 78% of companies now use AI in at least one area of their business as of July 2024. But this quick adoption brings challenges for organisations handling data from the European Union and the UK. The main challenge for InfoSec and other enterprise leaders is clear. Using AI effectively means being able to develop faster.

Git and Perforce P4 are two powerful options for source code management, but choosing between them, or using both, depends on your specific use case and priorities. When evaluting these solutions, there's a lot to consider. So, we've broken down things to cover everything you need to know about Git vs. Perforce P4 in the table of contents below. Follow along or jump to the section that interests you the most.

In late 2020, hackers infiltrated SolarWinds—a company that produces network, systems, and information technology management software for public and private sector organizations. The resulting trojan went on to infect thousands of government entities and private companies as it was introduced into other software applications through version updates. Microsoft President Brad Smith called it "the largest and most sophisticated attack the world has ever seen.”

Every organization, regardless of the size or industry, has AI Ambitions. While this is an exciting and revolutionary time, it’s also filled with uncertainty and risk. At Perforce, we see what customers are facing. Organizations need to develop a clear and focused AI strategy that articulates the vision and value that AI can provide to the business. Security and compliance need to remain front and center, and vendor trust is essential.

The EU AI Act is a new law changing how organisations develop and deploy AI-powered solutions worldwide. Complying with it is a chance for organisations to stand out and build trust with customers through responsible AI use — all while continuing to innovate. As predicted by McKinsey and others back in 2023, AI (specifically generative AI) has become a key part of daily business operations across many industries.

Since the first vehicles were sold to customers, automakers have competed to deliver the newest features and the greatest benefits to the driving experience. Today, that competition is less about shaping a car’s physical characteristics and more about making cars smarter and more connected to the world around them. With thousands of car models and trim levels available worldwide, there is a fierce need to find new ways to stand out from the competition.

A commitment to user empowerment is at the heart of the Perforce P4 product philosophy. We believe in giving power and control to our users for ultimate configurability. This flexibility enables customers to tailor P4 to their specific workflows, but it also means they are responsible for securing their environment. For these reasons, we strongly recommend assigning the responsibilities of initial server setup, deployment, and ongoing maintenance to an experienced Perforce P4 administrator.