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On theCUBE Pod, Snowflake versus Databricks: The battle for data governance supremacy

Ryan Stevens — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 16:23:22 +0000

It’s clear that Snowflake Inc. is at a crossroads. Examining why was the focus of the latest edition of the Breaking Analysis series, and was a big subject of conversation for theCUBE Research industry analysts John Furrier and Dave Vellante on the latest episode of the CUBE podcast. “You saw this firsthand when Databricks announced the Unity […]

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Three insights you might have missed from theCUBE’s coverage of Informatica World

Ryan Stevens — Fri, 31 May 2024 15:12:15 +0000

The battle for enterprise AI dominance is heating up, and companies such as Informatica Inc. have been seeking to capitalize. At this year’s Informatica World, executives, companies and partners weighed in on how best to stand out with data platform services. Planned announcements from Informatica were a key area of interest. The event was a […]

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What to expect during the Databricks Data + AI Summit: Join theCUBE June 11-12

Ryan Stevens — Thu, 30 May 2024 20:25:08 +0000

The hype around artificial intelligence focuses on infrastructure, but real progress is in data-oriented, application-driven retrieval. Once the infrastructure is established, the next innovation layer will be in data, according to theCUBE Research executive analyst John Furrier. “Databricks has their event coming up. If you look at the data layer, I see AI in three […]

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On theCUBE Pod: Nvidia’s new breakthrough and the latest in open source

Ryan Stevens — Tue, 28 May 2024 15:56:41 +0000

The computing industry is witnessing a future shift toward artificial intelligence-powered, Arm-based personal computers, marking a transition from traditional x86 architecture. There are ongoing battles in the middleware layer of technology, particularly involving open-source platforms. Experts predict that new startups will emerge during this AI-driven technological cycle, driven by disruptive enablers such as open-source software. […]

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Deloitte and Informatica aim to drive ESG data management capabilities

Ryan Stevens — Fri, 24 May 2024 19:45:13 +0000

During Informatica World, there’s already been some discussion around sustainability and environmental, social and governance concerns. But there’s much more to discuss, especially given how data centers aren’t necessarily prepared for the AI wave to come and its impact on ESG. That’s an area of interest for massive companies such as Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Ltd., […]

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National Roads and Motorists’ Association leverages Informatica for enhanced customer experiences

Ryan Stevens — Fri, 24 May 2024 17:55:22 +0000

Some of the most interesting conversations at this year’s Informatica World, including about enhanced customer experiences, have been with the customers of Informatica Inc., including the National Roads and Motorists’ Association Ltd., which has been a customer for many years. When considering data values, Informatica thinks about customers first, according to Sumeet Kumar Agrawal (pictured, […]

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Howie Xu launches new tech show as AI landscape continues to evolve

Ryan Stevens — Fri, 24 May 2024 17:31:37 +0000

He’s a familiar face for regular viewers of theCUBE — industry analyst Howie Xu recently hosted a panel during theCUBE’s Supercloud 6. Now, he’s host of the tech and business show “Byte Into the Future” and a CUBE Collective founding member. Xu (pictured) often talks to founders when he has the opportunity or as a part of theCUBE’s Supercloud […]

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What to expect during Qlik Connect: Join theCUBE June 4

Ryan Stevens — Thu, 23 May 2024 20:30:57 +0000

Data integration and analytics innovations are undergoing a seismic transformation, with AI-driven solutions and robust data management becoming pivotal in driving enterprise success. One year after the QlikWorld 2023 event highlighted this evolution, QlikWorld has transformed into Qlik Connect, reflecting the rapid advancements in data, analytics and artificial intelligence. Since that period of time, QlikTech International […]

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A ‘glue layer’? IBM’s possible key role amid shifting landscape

Ryan Stevens — Thu, 23 May 2024 17:25:33 +0000

From data applications, to data engineering, to data analytics, there are all kinds of data to consider these days. The role of data has taken on crucial significance in the era of AI. All told, it’s likely that the world will rewrite the story of data over the next two years, according to Sanjeev Mohan […]

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AI analyst weighs in on IBM’s evolving role in artificial intelligence

Ryan Stevens — Thu, 23 May 2024 14:40:14 +0000

Consumer AI is a hot topic these days, with GPUs selling in big numbers. There are other developments, too, including talk of custom silicon at recent industry events. The world has completely changed, according to theCUBE Research executive analyst John Furrier (pictured, left). It’s clear there is a platform shift, and there is beginning to […]

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What to expect at Snowflake’s Data Cloud Summit: Join theCUBE June 4-6

Ryan Stevens — Tue, 21 May 2024 16:30:06 +0000

Months after Chief Executive Frank Slootman’s departure from the data cloud company Snowflake Inc., the organization finds itself turning a new chapter. The change was a shock to the market, but at the time of the announcement, there was a bigger picture at play, according to theCUBE Research Chief Analyst Dave Vellante. “The other thing that […]

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Three insights you might have missed from theCUBE’s coverage of the ‘Unified Data Storage Built for the AI Era’ event

Ryan Stevens — Mon, 20 May 2024 21:21:48 +0000

AI is only as good as the data that fuels it, and for intelligent data infrastructure company NetApp Inc., this new era calls for a unified data approach. “Now more than ever, companies, businesses are feeling this pressure to accelerate innovation and improve employee productivity, unlock new customer experiences,” said theCUBE host Rebecca Knight. For NetApp, […]

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On theCUBE Pod: The AI wars enter a new phase as Adam Selipsky steps down

Ryan Stevens — Mon, 20 May 2024 14:57:00 +0000

It has been another whirlwind time for theCUBE coverage, with Red Hat Summit, RSA Conference and Boomi World now in the books, and events such as Dell Technologies World and Informatica World kicking off today. It was a monster week, with plenty for theCUBE Research industry analysts John Furrier (pictured, left) and Dave Vellante (right) to […]

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Three insights you might have missed from theCUBE’s coverage of Boomi World

Ryan Stevens — Thu, 16 May 2024 19:55:48 +0000

After spinning out from Dell Technologies Inc., Boomi LP has gone on a generative AI journey. Given the company’s significant base of more than 20,000 customers, what comes next is of great interest. “[This is a] company that has been around the block in iPaaS application integration, which, by the way, is never going away, […]

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What to expect during theCUBE’s on-demand coverage of IBM Think

Ryan Stevens — Thu, 16 May 2024 18:29:43 +0000

At the conclusion of last year’s IBM Think conference in Orlando, IBM Corp. Chief Executive Officer Arvind Krishna made a prediction. It was a time of huge impact when it came to the intersection of cloud, artificial intelligence and quantum, and a significant transformation was on the way, he noted. “It’s a massive moment of […]

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What to expect at Informatica World: Join theCUBE May 20-22

Ryan Stevens — Wed, 15 May 2024 19:04:42 +0000

Over the past decade, the computing industry has realized the benefits of separating computing power from data storage. This has allowed centralized data consolidation and better management of metadata exposure. During this time, theCUBE analysts have been tracking these changes, including with Informatica Inc. Since the 1990s, Informatica has evolved. As the competition for enterprise […]

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Three insights you might have missed from theCUBE’s coverage of Red Hat Summit

Ryan Stevens — Wed, 15 May 2024 16:16:25 +0000

There’s no shortage of excitement around the possibilities that surround AI and open-source technology. Automation is playing a huge role for AI, including when it comes to bridging the world of hybrid cloud. Exploring the future of hybrid cloud and open-source technology within Red Hat Inc.’s ecosystem was a central focus of the recent Red Hat […]

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Harnessing AI product integrations: Boomi’s strategy for modern application development

Ryan Stevens — Sat, 11 May 2024 01:31:55 +0000

If one looks at the generative artificial intelligence movement today, it’s all about next-gen applications and AI product integrations. Those applications are either being retrofitted, repurposed or refactored to net new applications being built in the open-source development community, according to theCUBE Research executive analyst John Furrier. There’s very robust demand from developers for gen AI, […]

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AI and the accelerating threat landscape: Insights from Zscaler CISO

Ryan Stevens — Thu, 09 May 2024 21:17:45 +0000

Among the many insights emerging at this week’s RSA Conference, one thing’s been perhaps the most clear: You almost can’t move without someone talking about artificial intelligence. That’s influencing how people are viewing security. The threat vectors are so far the same, but what’s being seen is an increase in efficiency and effectiveness, according to […]

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ETR survey findings on security spending play out on RSAC show floor

Ryan Stevens — Thu, 09 May 2024 16:12:11 +0000

With the RSA Conference 2024 in full swing, it’s clear that anybody in security who’s anybody is in attendance. The event even included a keynote speech from U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The event has been very well attended, reaching pre-COVID levels. But what may be missing is more emphasis around collaboration, according to […]

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Zscaler addresses rising phishing threats and AI security challenges

Ryan Stevens — Wed, 08 May 2024 20:27:44 +0000

During last year’s RSA Conference, there was some talk around how artificial intelligence might influence cybersecurity, with attackers potentially using the technology to write better phishing emails, for instance. At this week’s event, there are more conversations about the exposure that AI brings and about how to secure AI. AI is a fascinating technology, but […]

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What to expect during the ‘Unified Data Storage Built for the AI Era’ event: Join theCUBE May 14

Ryan Stevens — Wed, 08 May 2024 17:51:36 +0000

It’s no surprise to anyone tracking technology trends that data is going through a big evolution right now, driven by artificial intelligence. For intelligent data infrastructure company NetApp Inc., a unified data approach will be key moving forward in this new era. That’s illustrated in the company’s second annual “Cloud Complexity Report,” released in April. The […]

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CrowdStrike discusses next-gen SIEM amid calls for security consolidation

Ryan Stevens — Wed, 08 May 2024 15:57:52 +0000

A common theme at this week’s RSA Conference with nearly every vendor is customer demand and desire for simplicity. That’s been on the mind of CrowdStrike Inc. in recent months with its Falcon platform. The company’s Raptor upgrade was its big push to bring in LogScale technology to the Falcon platform for all customers. The […]

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Riverbed unveils AI-powered observability platform for enhanced digital operations

Ryan Stevens — Tue, 07 May 2024 19:02:47 +0000

Companies can’t have many conversations with customers these days without talking about artificial intelligence and its implications, something that has been true in recent months for Riverbed Technology LLC. In the observability space, there’s been consolidation and change around how organizations use technology. Given recent trends, Riverbed revealed new product announcements today. First, the company […]

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Tackling the digital tsunami threat in cybersecurity: theCUBE’s RSAC day 1 insights

Ryan Stevens — Tue, 07 May 2024 15:50:49 +0000

There’s a lot of enthusiasm at this week’s RSA Conference, but there’s a lot of concern too. That’s because there’s an expanding attack surface, leading some to suggest that there’s a “digital tsunami” being experienced. “We have got all of us on the good side of this, and we’re trying to figure out how to use […]

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On theCUBE Pod: Thoughts on whether Nvidia is Cisco or Google and a look ahead to the RSA Conference

Ryan Stevens — Mon, 06 May 2024 15:46:41 +0000

It’s set to be another busy event season for theCUBE, with RSA Conference, Red Hat Summit and Boomi World ready to kick off. Last week’s MongoDB.local NYC event also provided lots for theCUBE Research industry analysts John Furrier (pictured, left) and Dave Vellante (right) to discuss on the latest episode of the CUBE podcast. The event […]

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What to expect during the “Alteryx Inspire” event: Join theCUBE May 15

Ryan Stevens — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 14:04:32 +0000

The role of data and innovation in shaping the future of generative artificial intelligence is critical. All year on theCUBE, a major focus of coverage has been around workflows, data and intellectual property, especially given the recent wave of gen AI, according to Dave Vellante, chief analyst of theCUBE Research. “This AI thing is real. It’s […]

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On theCUBE Pod: Thoughts on Intel’s future, IBM’s new acquisition and Rubrik going public

Ryan Stevens — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 14:54:41 +0000

It was a rough week for Intel Corp., as its stock slid after the company reported disappointing first-quarter financial results and a weak outlook. Providing the bigger picture around that news was one focus for theCUBE Research industry analysts John Furrier (pictured, left) and Dave Vellante (right) on the latest episode of the CUBE podcast. […]

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Diving into Zoom’s recent announcements at Enterprise Connect 2024

Ryan Stevens — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 20:30:46 +0000

The annual Enterprise Connect was held in Orlando, Florida in late March, bringing with it no shortage of intriguing product announcements and innovations. Wading through Zoom Video Communications Inc.’s contributions at the event was the main focus of a recent episode of theCUBE’s AnalystANGLE series. Zoom is looking at the entire collaboration lifecycle, according to […]

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On theCUBE Pod: The latest in the AI arms race and what Samsung’s CHIPS funding means

Ryan Stevens — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 13:44:52 +0000

It was yet another big week in the artificial intelligence war, which included Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. receiving up to $6.4 billion in CHIPS Act funding to build a Texas semiconductor complex. Those subjects and more were part of what theCUBE Research industry analysts John Furrier (pictured, left) and Dave Vellante (right) dove into on […]

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