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Stream On: Unleashing Innovation with Data Streaming | Life is But a Stream

Real-time data streaming is shaking up everything we know about modern data systems. If you’re ready to dive in but unsure where to begin, no worries. That’s why we’re here. Our first episode breaks down the basics of data streaming—from what it is, to its pivotal role in processing and transferring data in a fast-paced digital environment. Your guide is Tim Berglund, VP of Developer Relations at Confluent, where he and his team work to make data streaming data and its emerging toolset accessible to all developers.

Jet Reports Online - Report Center

Accessing accurate and timely financial data is crucial for today's finance professionals. Yet many organizations are held back by siloed systems and outdated processes. How do you solve these challenges? Meet Report Center, a new feature of Jet Reports online from Insight Software. Report Center is a secure cloud based portal for seamless collaboration and management of Business Central Cloud Reports.

Maximizing ROI: Advanced Cost Optimization Techniques for Databricks

Join us for an insightful session in our Weekly Walkthrough series, "FinOps Metrics That Matter," where we delve into advanced strategies for optimizing costs and maximizing ROI in Databricks environments. In today's data-driven landscape, precise cost forecasting and management are crucial. Yet, a staggering 80% of data management experts struggle with this task (Forrester). The root causes? Lack of granular visibility, siloed data, and the absence of AI-driven predictive tools.

How Visual Dashboards Empower Safe and Simple Database Updates

Managing databases doesn't have to be complex. Visual dashboards simplify database updates, making them safer and easier, even for non-technical users. Powered by tools like DreamFactory APIs, these dashboards provide secure, user-friendly interfaces for tasks like updating records, managing schemas, and exploring data - all without direct database access.

Open Source vs. Closed Source LLMs: Which is Better for Enterprises?

The market for artificial intelligence (AI) stood at $184 billion in 2024 and is expected to more than quadruple in the next six years. While these expectations are astonishing, AI experts think they’re conservative, to say the least, and the actual market value would be considerably bigger. Large language models (LLMs) like GPT 3 have ushered in the age of AI. They’re finding applications as varied as complex scientific research and writing lyrics for rap battles.

Building a Distributed Rate Limiter in Elixir with HashRing

Communication between processes in the Erlang VM happens through message passing. In fact, all communication across processes occurs through the same mechanism. All you need is an address and you can send a message to it, with the lower level building blocks being send and receive. This is true even if that address is on another node in a cluster of Elixir nodes that are aware of each other. In fact, it works in exactly the same way.

Optimize SaaS Integration with Fully Managed HTTP Connectors V2 for Confluent Cloud

Integrations that fail to deliver consistent performance and suffer from long processing times inevitably fall short of the high standards set by today's dynamic business environment. Providing a seamless integration of Apache Kafka with various data sources and destinations is crucial in the fast-paced world of data streaming and real-time analytics.

How to Update Node.js Versions on Windows

Keeping your Node.js version up to date is essential for security, performance, and access to the latest features. New releases often include bug fixes, optimizations, and improvements that can enhance your development workflow. If you're using Windows, there are multiple ways to update Node.js, whether you prefer a simple installer, a package manager, or a version manager. In this guide, we’ll walk through different methods, so you can choose the one that best fits your needs.