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The 4 most overhyped technologies in IT

CIO Business Intelligence

Most CIOs and IT staffers remain, at heart, technologists, with many proclaiming their interest in shiny new tech toys. They may publicly preach “No technology for technology’s sake,” but they still frequently share their fascination with the latest tech gadgets. They’re not the only ones enthralled by tech. With technology and tech news now both pervasive and mainstream, many outside of IT — from veteran board members to college-age interns — are equally enthusiastic about bleeding-edge technol

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Announcing the DataOps Cookbook, Third Edition

DataKitchen

Since the first edition of the DataOps Cookbook in 2019, we have talked with thousands of companies about their struggles to deliver data-driven insight to their customers. In many ways, they all have the same problems. They have built data and analytic systems with great hope of success. Still, they are burdened with too many errors, are overwhelmed with custom requests, and know they fail to succeed in their goal of leading their organizations to be more data-driven.

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3 Fundamental Habits of AI High Achievers

Dataiku

In June 2023, Dataiku and Databricks surveyed 400 senior AI professionals in large companies around the world. One of the questions we set out to answer was — what makes AI high achievers (we call them "AI Pioneers") stand out from the rest? What are they doing differently to successfully democratize data and AI efforts? To be able to move and pivot quickly — including, for example, adopting Generative AI techniques and experimenting out of the gate?

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Building Custom Q&A Applications Using LangChain and Pinecone Vector Database

Analytics Vidhya

Introduction The advent of large language models is one of our time’s most exciting technological developments. It has opened up endless possibilities in artificial intelligence, offering solutions to real-world problems across various industries. One of the fascinating applications of these models is developing custom question-answering or chatbots that draw from personal or organizational data sources. […] The post Building Custom Q&A Applications Using LangChain and Pinecone

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Top Posts August 14-20: How to Use ChatGPT to Convert Text into a PowerPoint Presentation

KDnuggets

How to Use ChatGPT to Convert Text into a PowerPoint Presentation • 5 Ways You Can Use ChatGPT’s Code Interpreter For Data Science • Forget ChatGPT, This New AI Assistant Is Leagues Ahead and Will Change the Way You Work Forever • Python Vector Databases and Vector Indexes: Architecting LLM Apps • 3 Ways to Access GPT-4 for Free

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P&G enlists IoT, predictive analytics to perfect Pampers diapers

CIO Business Intelligence

If there are everyday items you want to be failsafe, diapers are surely among them. That’s why The Proctor & Gamble Co. goes to great lengths to ensure the fidelity of its Pampers products. But when tossing away thousands of diapers damaged during the manufacturing process becomes an everyday occurrence, something has to be done to provide relief for the bottom line.

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Visual BERT Mastery | Unleash Your First Encounter’s Power

Analytics Vidhya

Introduction Google says that BERT is a major step forward, one of the biggest improvements in the history of Search. It helps Google understand what people are looking for more accurately. Visual BERT mastery is special because it can understand words in a sentence by looking at the words before and after them. This helps […] The post Visual BERT Mastery | Unleash Your First Encounter’s Power appeared first on Analytics Vidhya.

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Data Analytics Improves Credit Risk Reduction Via Diversification

Smart Data Collective

Data analytics technology has significantly improved the state of finance. The financial analytics market size was worth $7.99 billion last year and is projected to be worth over $18.7 billion by 2030. We have talked about some of the many ways that data analytics technology is changing the state of finance. One of the ways people are benefiting from data analytics is by improving credit score monitoring.

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The four Es of AI: Keeping up with the trend that never sleeps

CIO Business Intelligence

AI never sleeps. With every new claim that AI will be the biggest technological breakthrough since the internet, CIOs feel the pressure mount. For every new headline, they face a dozen new questions. Some are basic: What is generative AI? Others are more consequential: How do we diffuse AI through every dimension of our business? Tactically, you can answer these questions in any number of ways.

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Try semantic search with the Amazon OpenSearch Service vector engine

AWS Big Data

Amazon OpenSearch Service has long supported both lexical and vector search, since the introduction of its kNN plugin in 2020. With recent developments in generative AI, including AWS’s launch of Amazon Bedrock earlier in 2023, you can now use Amazon Bedrock-hosted models in conjunction with the vector database capabilities of OpenSearch Service, allowing you to implement semantic search, retrieval augmented generation (RAG), recommendation engines, and rich media search based on high-quality ve

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8 Steps to Transformation at Speed & Scale – Your Guide to Deploying StratOps

📌Is your Data & AI transformation struggling to really impact the business? Discover the game-changing StratOps approach that: Bridges the Gap : Connect your Data & AI strategy to your operating model, to ensure alignment at every level. Prioritizes Outcomes : Focuses on concrete business outcomes from day one, rather than capabilities in isolation.

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Top 5 Generative AI Courses to Do in 2023

Analytics Vidhya

Introduction It is imperative to stay up to date on the most recent information and skills connected to generative AI as the demand for skilled employees rises. Here is the top comprehensive selection of courses that cater to beginner-level participants and experienced practitioners seeking to explore artistic possibilities and practical applications of AI technology.

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Learn Data Science and Business Analytics to Drive Innovation and Growth

KDnuggets

This article provides an overview of data science and business analytics. It also provides a brief introduction to the importance of these topics for your business.

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CIO Anurag Gupta on taking the private equity plunge

CIO Business Intelligence

Of all the trade-off decisions you may have to make as an IT executive, few stand to alter the course of your career as dramatically as that of whether to serve a firm owned by private equity (or “PE”). On the one hand, such firms (often referred to as portfolio companies, or “PortCos”), can excite and inspire, especially when turbo-charged with capital and expertise.

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Amazon CloudWatch metrics for Amazon OpenSearch Service storage and shard skew health

AWS Big Data

Amazon OpenSearch Service is a managed service that makes it easy to deploy, operate, and scale OpenSearch clusters in AWS to perform interactive log analytics, real-time application monitoring, website search, and more. OpenSearch is an open source, distributed search and analytics suite. When working with OpenSearch Service, shard strategy is key.

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Marketing Operations in 2025: A New Framework for Success

Speaker: Mike Rizzo, Founder & CEO, MarketingOps.com and Darrell Alfonso, Director of Marketing Strategy and Operations, Indeed.com

Though rarely in the spotlight, marketing operations are the backbone of the efficiency, scalability, and alignment that define top-performing marketing teams. In this exclusive webinar led by industry visionaries Mike Rizzo and Darrell Alfonso, we’re giving marketing operations the recognition they deserve! We will dive into the 7 P Model —a powerful framework designed to assess and optimize your marketing operations function.

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Microsoft Azure vs. Google Cloud Platform

Analytics Vidhya

Introduction Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform are the two top cloud computing giants. It is found that among the two, Microsoft Azure proposes the most effective and adaptable software solution, while Google Cloud Platform (GCP) presents sophisticated big data analytics solutions and facilitates simple integration with other vendor products.

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Big Data Helps Improve ROI of Trade Show Marketing

Smart Data Collective

Big data technology has rapidly changed the state of modern marketing. One of the biggest ways that brands are using big data is by optimizing their approach to trade show marketing. IBISWorld has shown that big data can be extremely beneficial for companies relying on trade shows. One of the benefits is that data analytics helps measure the ROI of trade show marketing more effectively.

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Regulatory uncertainty overshadows gen AI despite pace of adoption

CIO Business Intelligence

While AI has steadily worked its way into the enterprise and business vernacular over many years, gen AI has not only become an abrupt and immediate force unto itself, but also an overarching AI accelerant. Not without warning signs, however. Gen AI has the potential to magnify existing risks around data privacy laws that govern how sensitive data is collected, used, shared, and stored.

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Automate the archive and purge data process for Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL using pg_partman, Amazon S3, and AWS Glue

AWS Big Data

The post Archive and Purge Data for Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL and Amazon Aurora with PostgreSQL Compatibility using pg_partman and Amazon S3 proposes data archival as a critical part of data management and shows how to efficiently use PostgreSQL’s native range partition to partition current (hot) data with pg_partman and archive historical (cold) data in Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3).

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Prepare Now: 2025s Must-Know Trends For Product And Data Leaders

Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, and Terrence Sheflin

As we look ahead to 2025, business intelligence and data analytics are set to play pivotal roles in shaping success. Organizations are already starting to face a host of transformative trends as the year comes to a close, including the integration of AI in data analytics, an increased emphasis on real-time data insights, and the growing importance of user experience in BI solutions.

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World’s Biggest Advertisers Embrace the Power of AI: A Paradigm Shift in Advertising

Analytics Vidhya

In a move that could reshape the advertising landscape, some of the world’s most renowned advertisers harness the potential of generative artificial intelligence (AI). Companies like Nestle and Unilever are spearheading this transformative journey, leveraging advanced AI technologies such as ChatGPT and DALL-E. These generative AI tools have enhanced efficiency, driven down costs, and revolutionized product […] The post World’s Biggest Advertisers Embrace the Power of AI: A Par

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Things You Should Know When Scaling Your Web Data-Driven Product

KDnuggets

Scaling your data-driven product helps grow your business, but it requires certain expertise. In this article, you will learn how scaling works and what to keep in mind while doing it.

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Health check on Tech: CK Birla Hospitals CIO Mitali Biswas on moving the needle towards innovation

CIO Business Intelligence

A robust healthcare sector is testament to a nation’s commitment to the well-being of its citizens. Over the past few years, the industry grappled with formidable challenges as the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on both human lives and the healthcare system. However, some leaders embraced the challenge, skillfully navigating the tribulations of healthcare.

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Data Analytics Proves ROI of NASM & ACE Fitness Certifications

Smart Data Collective

Big data has led to some major changes in the fitness industry. The fitness tracker analytics market size was worth over $44 billion last year. However, there are other ways that data analytics is transforming the fitness industry. One way is by helping evaluate the benefits of various certification programs. Data Analytics Demonstrates the Benefits of Various Fitness Certification Programs In fitness certifications, two notable players stand out: NASM and ACE.

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The Ultimate Guide To Data-Driven Construction: Optimize Projects, Reduce Risks, & Boost Innovation

Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network

In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.

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AI-Generated Art Denied Copyrights by US Court

Analytics Vidhya

In a key decision that could reshape the realm of art and technology, a US federal judge has ruled against granting copyrights to art pieces generated by artificial intelligence (AI). This verdict, which might have far-reaching implications, could impact the art world, Hollywood studios, and the future of creative ownership. The ruling comes from a […] The post AI-Generated Art Denied Copyrights by US Court appeared first on Analytics Vidhya.

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Will generative AI make the digital twin promise real in the energy and utilities industry?

IBM Big Data Hub

A digital twin is the digital representation of a physical asset. It uses real-world data (both real time and historical) combined with engineering, simulation or machine learning (ML) models to enhance operations and support human decision-making. Overcome hurdles to optimize digital twin benefits To realize the benefits of a digital twin, you need a data and logic integration layer, as well as role-based presentation.

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Generative AI is electrifying. Charge ahead or get shocked.

CIO Business Intelligence

By Chet Kapoor, Chairman & CEO of DataStax The energy around AI is nothing short of electrifying. It’s not just a buzzword or part of a science fiction storyline. It’s our new reality and will be the most important and disruptive innovation of our lifetime. The market and opportunity ahead are massive. A large majority of applications will include AI by 2025, and let’s be honest, you can’t put a price on GPT.

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Strategies for Ensuring Security in Hyperconverged Infrastructure

Smart Data Collective

For decades, security has been focused at the architectural level, with patching and upgrading being critical; this is a fundamental component of IT security. But there’s much more to think about when testing new data center technology , including hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) solutions. It is critical to ensure security in an HCI to safeguard your organization’s data, apps, and overall IT environment.

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Launching LLM-Based Products: From Concept to Cash in 90 Days

Speaker: Christophe Louvion, Chief Product & Technology Officer of NRC Health and Tony Karrer, CTO at Aggregage

Christophe Louvion, Chief Product & Technology Officer of NRC Health, is here to take us through how he guided his company's recent experience of getting from concept to launch and sales of products within 90 days. In this exclusive webinar, Christophe will cover key aspects of his journey, including: LLM Development & Quick Wins 🤖 Understand how LLMs differ from traditional software, identifying opportunities for rapid development and deployment.

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The Power of Generative AI in Snapchat

Analytics Vidhya

Introduction Snapchat pioneers an era where reality blends seamlessly with innovation, amplified by Generative AI. This transformative power reshapes ordinary photos into stunning marvels, propelling experiences beyond filters. Algorithms discern expressions, forecast behaviors, and craft aesthetic spectacles. Generative AI breathes life into digital encounters, transcending the mundane.

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7 Projects Built with Generative AI

KDnuggets

Learn how to build a strong portfolio with personal projects using Generative AI. This will help you to stand out from the crowd!

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Examining Cargill’s push to nurture growth through digital and data strategies

CIO Business Intelligence

For 158 years, Minneapolis-based Cargill is the largest privately held company in the US and employs 155,000 people across 70 countries, earning an estimated $165 billion in annual revenue. Having joined its executive team 18 months ago, CDIO Jennifer Hartsock oversees its global technology portfolio, and digital and data strategies, so she has to keep track of a lot of moving parts, both large and small, to help achieve the company’s big corporate strategy about being ‘better together.

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Data Analytics Helps with Competitor Research

Smart Data Collective

Big data technology has substantially changed the nature of business. The data analytics market is expected to grow from $30 billion last year to over $393 billion by 2032. A growing number of companies are using data analytics to handle a variety of important functions, including researching their competitors. We have talked about some of the ways that companies can use data analytics to research competitors on social media.

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Data Modeling for Direct Mail: Boosting Multi-Channel Reach and Response

Speaker: Jesse Simms, VP at Giant Partners

This new, thought-provoking webinar will explore how even incremental efforts and investments in your data can have a tremendous impact on your direct mail and multi-channel marketing campaign results! Industry expert Jesse Simms, VP at Giant Partners, will share real-life case studies and best practices from client direct mail and digital campaigns where data modeling strategies pinpointed audience members, increasing their propensity to respond – and buy.