5 Data Engineering Best Practices Every Data Team Should Use
Data engineering in 2025 isn’t just about moving data—it’s about ensuring reliability, security, and scalability as data ecosystems grow in complexity. As pipelines grow more complex and AI-integrated workflows become the standard, the difference between success and chaos lies in the practices data teams adopt. The best engineering teams aren’t just optimizing pipelines; they’re designing […]
CI/CD for Data Teams: A Roadmap to Reliable Data Pipelines
Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) has transformed software development by enabling faster, safer deployments – and data teams are now realizing these same benefits must extend to data pipelines and analytics code. But applying CI/CD in a data context comes with unique challenges. In this guide, we’ll explore general CI/CD principles and dive into […]
Data Engineering Trends in 2025: Your Roadmap to Smarter Data Teams
Data teams are under more pressure than ever before, with demands skyrocketing and technology outpacing teams’ ability to adapt. Understanding how your team stacks up against these challenges is crucial—it could mean the difference between leading the charge and falling behind. Over the past five years, Ascend.io has conducted the industry-wide Pulse Survey to capture […]
Ascend Named One of the Best Places to Work for the Third Consecutive Year!
We are thrilled to announce that Ascend.io has been recognized as one of Built In’s Best Places to Work for 2025 in the San Francisco Bay Area! This milestone marks our third consecutive year earning this incredible honor, and it’s all thanks to our amazing team and the shared values that define who we are […]
6 Ways To Prepare Your Data Team for 2025
As we approach 2025, data teams find themselves at a pivotal juncture. The rapid evolution of technology and the increasing demand for data-driven insights have placed immense pressure on these teams. According to recent research, 95% of data teams are operating at or over capacity, highlighting the urgent need for strategic preparation. This isn’t just […]
How To Future-Proof Your Data Pipelines
Why Future-Proofing Your Data Pipelines Matters Data has become the backbone of decision-making in businesses across the globe. The ability to harness and analyze data effectively can make or break a company’s competitive edge. But when data processes fail to match the increased demand for insights, organizations face bottlenecks and missed opportunities. Future-proofing involves designing […]
AI’s Impact on Data Engineering Careers
Data engineering is the backbone of any data-driven organization, responsible for building and maintaining the infrastructure that supports data collection, storage, and analysis. Traditionally, data engineers have focused on the technical aspects of data management, ensuring data pipelines run smoothly and efficiently. However, the landscape is changing rapidly, and data engineers are finding themselves at […]
Deploying AI to Enhance Data Quality and Reliability
AI-driven data quality workflows deploy machine learning to automate data cleansing, detect anomalies, and validate data. Integrating AI into data workflows ensures reliable data and enables smarter business decisions. Data quality is the backbone of successful data engineering projects. Poor data quality can lead to costly errors, misinformed decisions, and ultimately, a significant economic impact. In […]
Metadata: What Is It and Why it Matters
Learn effective metadata management practices to streamline your data engineering workflows, enhance data quality, & optimize your pipelines.
Wizeline and Ascend.io Join Forces to Unleash AI-Powered Data Automation
Strategic partnership to deliver significant enhancements in efficiency, security, and modernization with advanced AI technology solutions & services SAN FRANCISCO, CA, May 7, 2024 – Wizeline, a leading AI-powered software engineering company, and Ascend.io, a pioneer in data pipeline automation, today announced a partnership that redefines the landscape of data management and utilization across several […]
Join the Free 2023 Data Pipeline Automation Summit
Discover five reasons to join our 2023 Data Pipeline Automation Summit — completely virtual and free — and register now!
What It Means to Create an Award-Winning Workplace
Jenny Hurn, our People Experience champion, dives into what makes Ascend one of the best places to work and shares what it means to create an award-winning workplace and culture.
