Systems | Development | Analytics | API | Testing

RBAC vs ABAC: API Security Implications

Securing APIs requires managing who can access resources and under what conditions. Two primary models stand out: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC). Here's the key takeaway: RBAC assigns permissions based on predefined roles, making it simple to manage in structured environments. ABAC evaluates multiple real-time attributes for dynamic, granular control, ideal for complex or evolving scenarios.

We Do Advising Differently: Our 10-Step Approach to Advisory Services

As I recently transitioned to Qlik's Professional Services team to lead Advisory Services, I embraced a clear mission: to engage in high-level discussions with business stakeholders that drive faster value and enhance your return on investment (ROI). By employing a structured 10-step approach grounded in a repeatable agile methodology, we are actively enabling out customers to overcome challenges and achieve their strategic objectives.

Ep 33 | AI Means Nothing If You Don't Know Why You're Using It with Cassie Kozyrkov

In the race of not being left behind in adopting new technology—like AI—enterprises often overlook the most straightforward, strategic question: what decision are we trying to make? Cassie Kozyrkov, first and former Chief Decision Scientist at Google and founder of Kozyr, joins The AI Forecast to reframe the conversation. Her take? It’s not about the genie granting the wish—in this case, AI; it’s about the wisher.

Empowering Digital Teams to Own Data Integration: The End of the IT Bottleneck

In today’s enterprise environment, digital transformation no longer lives solely in the domain of IT. Digital architects, digital technology teams, and cross-functional product leaders now carry critical responsibilities for building digital experiences, embedding AI, and delivering innovation on tight deadlines. Yet far too often, these teams are held hostage by a legacy dynamic: IT owns the data.

Shadow AI Is Already Inside Your Company: Here's How to Control It Before It Blows Up

Remember when employees went rogue with cloud apps and Shadow IT became IT's nightmare? Well, meet its chaotic sibling: Shadow AI. Employees everywhere are quietly dabbling with AI tools, and IT usually has no idea. It's fast, it's convenient, and it's also a ticking security bomb. Nearly 80% of companies already faced some AI-driven fiasco, from data leaks to embarrassing decisions - and IT leaders are seriously freaking out (TechRadar, 2025). But banning AI isn’t the answer.

Keboola + Make: How I Automate Our Marketing

I work in marketing, but I spend more time in automation flows than in campaign briefs. And I love it. ‍ At Keboola, I’m part of the Marketing team, but behind the scenes, I’m the one wiring up lead capture, validation, routing, enrichment, and notifications. Every form submission, every hot lead, every triggered campaign has to land somewhere fast and clean. ‍ That’s why I’m genuinely excited about this: Keboola and Make have officially partnered!

Why ROI is overrated - try VOI instead

Amanda Natividad, VP of Marketing at SparkToro, explains why smart marketers focus on Value on Investment (VOI) – not just return. In a Zero-Click Content era, not every campaign delivers fast revenue. Some drive long-term value across social, search, sales, and customer success. So if you're only chasing ROAS, you might be missing the real win. Think VOI, not just ROI. Databox is Modern BI for teams that need answers now. It offers the best of BI, without the complicated setup, steep price, or long learning curve.

Inside Observe's Series C $156M Funding Round And The Future of Observability

Observe just closed a $156 million Series C funding round, but that's only part of the story. In the last year, the company has tripled its revenue, doubled its enterprise customer base, and achieved an incredible 180% net revenue retention rate. Snowflake's Ryan Green sits down with Observe CEO Jeremy Burton for a deep dive into the strategy, technology, and leadership behind their growth. The conversation goes far beyond the funding announcement to explore the core of what makes Observe a leader in the shift to AI-powered observability.