Leveraging AI & Automation in Data Engineering: 4 Essential Frameworks
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Data engineering is evolving rapidly, driven by advancements in AI and automation. As teams face increasing demands, the need for efficient and effective solutions has never been greater. This article […]
Metadata: What Is It and Why it Matters
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Learn effective metadata management practices to streamline your data engineering workflows, enhance data quality, & optimize your pipelines.
Data Ops: Transforming the Way We Handle Data
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What is DataOps? Discover benefits, best practices, and implementation strategies to enhance your data workflows and drive business outcomes.
Harnessing AI & Automation to Boost Data Engineering Productivity
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WEBINAR RECORDING – 40 MINUTES Harnessing AI & Automation to Boost Data Engineering Productivity Wednesday, July 17 This this session, Ascend.io CEO, Sean Knapp, discusses 4 foundational frameworks to drive […]
Data Replication Strategies and How to Choose the Right Approach
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Explore the complexities of data replication strategies in a way that’s easy to understand, including types and how to choose the right one.
How to Build a Data Pipeline in 6 Steps
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Explore how to build a data pipeline in 6 steps, from design to deployment, and learn a new framework to simplify the process.
ETL for Snowflake: Why You Need It and How to Get Started
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Dive into ETL for Snowflake: Discover if you need it, when it’s essential, and tips on picking the perfect ETL tool for your data strategy.
Data Orchestration: Defining, Understanding, and Applying
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Uncover data orchestration’s impact on workflow efficiency and reevaluate the necessity of an orchestration layer in your data strategy
Five Data Pipeline Best Practices to Follow in 2024
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Although every company has unique data challenges, there are several near-universal data pipeline best practices that can guide every data leader in building a solid foundation with their team.
What Is Data Pipeline Orchestration and Why You Need It
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Explore data pipeline orchestration, its strategic role in data management, and how it differs from general data orchestration.
ELT Explained: What You Need to Know
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Explore the essentials of ELT: uncover its core principles, trace its evolution, and understand its role in today’s dynamic data landscape.
Ep 24 – 2023 Data Engineering Trends
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Join Sean and Paul as they unpack the trends from Ascend’s annual DataAware Pulse Survey. Learn why executives and individual contributors disagree on strategy so often… and why many in the data team want to drive automation but struggle to achieve it. All that and a full recap of the 2023 Big Data London event in this episode!