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Parser Combinators in Elixir: A Deeper Dive

In our last post, we wrote a basic parser for phone numbers using Elixir. It was a bit simplistic since it didn't really respect the format phone numbers are expected to have, but it was a great start. We'll now improve the parser to ensure we only accept phone numbers that fit the spec and make our return type an instance of structured data. Let's dive straight in!

Spend Less Time on Report Creation and More Time on Analysis

You know the old saying “work smarter, not harder?” Turns out that’s easier said than done. How can your finance team transform the way it works and add strategic value to your organization? How can you shift your focus from menial tasks to tactical execution, and ultimately from tactical to strategic activities? In most companies, financial reporting consumes an inordinate amount of time and energy.

How software quality platforms outrank single-point solutions

If you’re a quality engineer and software developer doing manual or automated testing, you’re almost certainly using single-point solutions. These can be great for specific problems but they lack the flexibility to deal with multiple issues at once. Thankfully, there is another (better) way to tackle challenges that also benefits teams and organizations in the long run.

An analytic engineering approach to self-service analytics: dbt + ThoughtSpot

In 1987, economist Robert Solow declared, “You can see the computer age everywhere but in the productivity statistics.” He noted that despite massive investments in computer hardware and software, companies saw a decrease in fundamental productivity measures.

The Dataiku Mission To Democratize The Use Of AI-Driven Data

How well are companies doing in providing their employees with the tools and training needed to deliver value from AI? In this episode of “Data Cloud Now,” Shaun McGirr of Dataiku addresses that question and shares the results of a recent survey his company conducted that suggests there’s much more work to be done to deliver on the aspirational goal of making AI usable and accessible across organizations. He also discusses the excitement that Snowpark is generating among those at the leading edge of AI.

SaaS in 60 - Qlik Cloud and HIPAA Compliancy

Qlik is now equipped to help customers meet their HIPAA regulatory requirements. US Healthcare organizations can now take full advantage of Qlik Cloud to enhance patient outcomes, improve service delivery, and close the gaps between data insights and actions. Qlik has completed the SOC2 Type 2 + HITRUST Attestation and have recently launched Customer Managed Keys, an additional security offering that allows customers to retain control of their data’s encryption when stored at rest in Qlik Cloud.