Systems | Development | Analytics | API | Testing

Open table formats, catalogs, automated data integration, and the future of data lakes

How have data lakes evolved over time, and what do open table formats and catalogs mean for the future of data lakes? In this roundtable discussion, George Fraser, CEO and co-founder of Fivetran, and Dan Lynn, VP of Product for Databases and Destinations, share their thoughts with host Niamh O’Brien about the future of data lakes and how Fivetran is preparing for it. Key highlights;

EP 18 | Boring AI is Safe AI with Cal Al-Dhubaib

In highly regulated industries like healthcare and energy, a lot is at stake if an AI system “fails” – therefore leading to a higher risk of unintended consequences that could mean life or death. These high-risk environments can teach us a lot about responsible AI, practical guardrails, and best practices overall. One of those lessons? Make AI “boring”. To dive into what that means for highly regulated industries and beyond, we’re joined by Cal Al-Dhubaib. Cal is the Head of AI and Data Science at Further and founder of Pandata (which was acquired by Further in 2024).

Beyond the Hype: Putting Enterprise AI To Work

In this episode, Dana Gardner, Principal Analyst at Interarbor Solutions, is joined by Sridhar Ramaswamy, CEO of Snowflake. They discuss the impactful integration of AI with enterprise data, Snowflake's efforts to demystify AI for its customers, and future prospects for agentic AI and its potential to transform business processes.

#shorts - Think you're catching all the spikes in your #data? Think again.

With Qlik’s Anomaly (Spike) analysis type, you don’t just see the obvious — you uncover the hidden outliers buried deep in your data. Just pick your measure and time field... ...and boom — hashtag#Qlik surfaces the real anomalies in seconds. You also get narrative insights showing biggest spikes. smallest drops and total anomalies. No guesswork. Just instant, actionable insight. Let Qlik do the heavy lifting — so you can move faster, smarter.

Mastering Cost Predictability: Forecasting and Budgeting Strategies for Databricks

Are you struggling to predict and control Databricks costs? You're not alone—accurate forecasting of cloud costs remains a significant challenge for 80% of data management experts (Forrester). Join us for this session in our Weekly Walkthrough series, "Controlling Cloud Costs," where we'll explore how to remove the guesswork from forecasting costs in Databricks. You’ll gain invaluable insights into transforming your approach to cost management from reactive to proactive. With Unravel's Data Actionability Platform, you can forecast costs precisely and take immediate action to optimize spending.

5 Reasons Why Data Analytics Users Should Care About Data Products

One of the fastest-growing trends in the datasphere today is the development and use of data products. As we move deeper into 2025 and beyond, data product usage is going to explode. In fact, according to the Gartner 2024 Hype Cycle for Data Management, Data Products are currently at the Peak of Inflated Expectations, signaling strong interest and rapid evolution in this space. You can download the entire report here. The advantages and impact of this new paradigm extend beyond data engineers.

How Countly Supercharges AI: A Game-Changer for Data-Driven Innovation

If you’re building AI systems—whether for personalization, fraud detection, or predictive analytics—you already know the brutal truth: your models are only as good as the data you feed them. Enter Countly, an analytics platform that doesn’t just collect user data but transforms it into rocket fuel for AI. This isn’t about explaining what Countly does (AI can do that for you).