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Kingfisher adopts Fivetran to boost data operations
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Kingfisher has chosen Fivetran to optimise its data operations across eight countries, dramatically reducing manual tasks and enhancing customer experience.
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Databricks launches Apps for streamlined AI development
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Databricks has launched the Public Preview of Databricks Apps, enabling developers to create and deploy data and AI applications on AWS and Azure.
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Databricks opens new European hub in central London
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Databricks has unveiled a new European hub in central London, enhancing its presence in the UK and supporting innovation in data and AI solutions.
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Fivetran hits $300m ARR amid AI-driven data demand
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Fivetran's ARR surpasses $300 million as businesses increasingly turn to AI, boosting demand for automated data movement, says CEO George Fraser.
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e6data secures USD $10M to revolutionise data intelligence costs
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storage
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e6data secures USD $10 million in Series A funding led by Accel to disrupt data intelligence pricing, aiming to halve analytics costs and boost performance fivefold.
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Reltio & Databricks launch new data pipeline solution
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Reltio unveils the Reltio Data Pipeline for Databricks, a prebuilt solution that streamlines data integration, aiming to enhance AI and analytics capabilities.
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Seven West Media launches Seven AI Factory with Databricks
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Seven West Media partners with Databricks to launch the Seven AI Factory, focusing on AI-driven insights to boost digital engagement and ad strategies.
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Exclusive: Precisely's glowing innovation in data integrity and customer experience
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Precisely’s innovative solutions in data integrity have driven substantial growth, transforming customer experiences for 12,000 enterprises worldwide.
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SQream Blue sets new cloud data benchmark with significant gains
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SQream Blue surpasses Databricks with new cloud data benchmark, processing massive datasets 3 times faster at a third of the cost, heralding a new era in big data analytics.
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Murali Swaminathan named Chief Technology Officer at Freshworks
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Freshworks appoints Murali Swaminathan as CTO, bringing over 30 years of software engineering experience to lead its global technology and innovation strategy.
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Paris AI startup Steerlab raises USD $1.9 million in pre-seed round
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sales
AI startup Steerlab secures USD $1.9m pre-seed funding to enhance its platform automating RFP responses, aiming to attract top talent and scale sales in US and Europe.
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Databricks & Queensland unveil data & AI academy initiative
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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it training
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Databricks and Queensland Government announce new Data and AI Academy, aiming to enhance skills of over 100 public sector employees in data analytics and AI.
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Onehouse's new tool simplifies AI vector embeddings management
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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Onehouse has launched a vector embeddings generator within its ELT cloud service, streamlining data management for AI applications on lakehouses.
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Chris Polishuk named as Chief Revenue Officer at Amperity
Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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data protection
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microsoft
Chris Polishuk is the new Chief Revenue Officer at Amperity, tasked with leading global go-to-market teams, refining sales strategies, and amplifying market presence.
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SaaS security breaches escalate, fuelling urgent defences push
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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storage
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cloud SaaS applications face increasing cyber-attacks, with breaches quadrupling in a year due to identity factors, highlighting urgent security needs.
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Databricks & Shutterstock launch enterprise AI image model
Mon, 17th Jun 2024
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ai models
Databricks and Shutterstock unveil Shutterstock ImageAI, a powerful text-to-image AI model designed for enterprises, leveraging millions of Shutterstock images for high-fidelity visuals.
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Amperity honoured by Databricks for customer data solutions
Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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Amperity has won Databricks' Communications, Media and Entertainment Partner of the Year Award, recognising their exceptional work in enhancing customer data management and revenue generation for brands like Paramount and Vail Resorts.
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Databricks unveils AI/BI to transform business intelligence
Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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data analytics
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Databricks introduces AI/BI, an AI-driven business intelligence tool with low-code dashboards and natural language queries, enhancing real-time data insights.
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Databricks & NVIDIA expand partnership to boost AI workloads
Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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Databricks and NVIDIA expand partnership to integrate CUDA acceleration into Databricks' platform, boosting AI and data capabilities, announced at Data + AI Summit.
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Databricks enhances Mosaic AI to advance generative AI systems
Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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Databricks unveils major upgrades to Mosaic AI platform, aiding companies in building robust Generative AI systems while enhancing model quality and governance.