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Data Engineering 101

Data Orchestration: Defining, Understanding, and Applying

Uncover data orchestration's impact on workflow efficiency and reevaluate the necessity of an orchestration layer in your data strategy

Paul Lacey

December 11, 2023

Generative AI

7 AI Use Cases: Where to Start Leveraging AI in Your Enterprise

Explore practical AI use cases for enterprises, including real-world examples and strategies for successful AI integration.

Jon Osborn

December 5, 2023

Data Automation

Five Data Pipeline Best Practices to Follow in 2024

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.

Michael Leppitsch

December 4, 2023

Data Engineering 101

What Is Data Pipeline Orchestration and Why You Need It

Explore data pipeline orchestration, its strategic role in data management, and how it differs from general data orchestration.

Michael Leppitsch

November 28, 2023

Data Engineering 101

ELT Explained: What You Need to Know

Explore the essentials of ELT: uncover its core principles, trace its evolution, and understand its role in today's dynamic data landscape.

Paul Lacey

November 21, 2023

Generative AI

The Chief AI Officer: Avoid The Trap of Conway’s Law

Explore the crucial role of the Chief AI Officer (CAIO) in guiding businesses through AI's transformative impact and avoiding Conway's law pitfalls.

Michael Leppitsch

November 14, 2023

Data Automation

Data Pipeline Automation: The What, How, and Why

What is Data Pipeline Automation? Discover its fundamentals, how it works, and why we need it to produce business value from data programs.

Michael Leppitsch

November 10, 2023

Data Engineering 101

The State of Data Engineering in 2023: Does Your Data Program Stack Up?

Explore 2023 DataAware Pulse findings: Key insights to refine your data team's strategies and boost competitiveness.

Paul Lacey

October 25, 2023

Snowflake

Snowflake Cost Optimization: Understanding Your Spending and Tactics to Keep It in Check

Master Snowflake cost optimization: understand your spending and how to harness data pipelines for cost control to amplify value for every dollar.

Michael Leppitsch

October 20, 2023

Data Automation

Automating Data: Practical Steps and Real-World Examples

Explore the intricacies of automating data: from practical steps and common challenges to real-world success stories in diverse industries.

Paul Lacey

October 12, 2023

Snowflake

How to Use Snowpark in Two Steps

Explore Snowpark's process from setup to advanced deployment. Discover how Ascend simplifies this detailed journey for data engineers.

Jon Osborn

October 4, 2023

Data Engineering 101

The Case for Automated ETL Pipelines

Explore the transformative power of automated ETL pipelines in modern data engineering. Dive into benefits, features, and their strategic edge.

Paul Lacey

September 19, 2023

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