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Going Green: 3 Actionable Steps to Implement Sustainable Cloud Computing

Research has shown that information and communication technology’s true proportion of global greenhouse gas emissions, including cloud computing, could be around 2.1-3.9%, which equates to higher emissions than the aviation industry. And as businesses increasingly rely on the cloud, minimizing this impact becomes critical. While most major cloud providers are talking about going green– AWS and […]

The Swashbuckling Guide to Building an Analytics Center of Excellence

Ahoy, data adventurers! Embarking on the thrilling journey of building a successful Analytics Center of Excellence (CoE) is akin to navigating the vast seas of data-driven decision-making. As a seasoned captain who’s steered the ship through the turbulent waters of financial services, retail, CPG, and telecom industries, I’ve charted a course that’s proven its mettle […]

Metadata Governance: Crucial to Managing IoT

The Internet of Things (IoT), devices that produce and consume data through the internet, will likely comprise over 207 billion devices by the end of 2024. These widgets generate, consume, and send vast data over business networks. As a result, organizations must include IoT in their Data Governance programs to ensure better integration and legal compliance. Without effective governance, firms […]

How to Become a Data Engineer

The work of data engineers is extremely technical. They are responsible for designing and maintaining the architecture of data systems, which incorporates concepts ranging from analytic infrastructures to data warehouses. A data engineer needs to have a solid understanding of commonly used scripting languages and is expected to support the steady evolution of improved Data Quality, […]

A Brief History of Generative AI

Generative AI has a fairly short history, with the technology being initially introduced during the 1960s, in the form of chatbots. It is a form of artificial intelligence that can currently produce high-quality text, images, videos, audio, and synthetic data in seconds. However, it wasn’t until 2014, when the concept of the generative adversarial network […]

The Cool Kids Corner: Neurodiversity in Your Team

Hello! I’m Mark Horseman, and welcome to The Cool Kids Corner. This is my monthly check-in to share with you the people and ideas I encounter as a data evangelist with DATAVERSITY. (Last month, we discussed the importance of communication.) This month, we’re talking about neurodiversity in your data team. The term neurodiversity was first […]

Data-First Architectures Unlock the Power of Data

Companies are currently in the midst of a significant paradigm shift, where they are faced with the decision to either over-complicate their data architecture or opt for a single cloud solution. It’s imperative to assess which cloud option aligns best with the needs of an organization; however, neither option allows organizations to optimize their data. […]

Cloud Computing: A Paradigm Shift in Business Operations

Cloud computing has fundame­ntally transformed how many companies function. Specifically, when busine­sses leverage­ the cloud through Interne­t-based services, it e­nables new potential for re­ducing overhead, connecting with global marketplaces, and automating key processes. Below, we will explore the benefits of cloud computing for businesses and how it can improve various operations.  Embracing Cloud Computing: The […]