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Data Engineering 101

The Hidden Challenges of the Modern Data Stack

Explore the challenges of the modern data stack and uncover the path toward the next revolution in data engineering: end-to-end automation.

Paul Lacey

May 18, 2023

Impact Engineering

The Transformative Impact of AI on Data Engineering and Beyond

Discover the impact of AI on data engineering and how it is redefining roles, improving efficiency, and driving innovation.

Sean Knapp

May 17, 2023

Data Mesh

Data Mesh: Moving from Concept to Reality

Watch this insightful webinar featuring Simon Smith, CDO at News Corp., as he navigates the practical implementation of data mesh.

Tom Weeks

May 16, 2023

The Ascend Platform

Data Pipeline Optimization: How to Reduce Costs with Ascend

Data pipeline optimization helps cut costs, enhance efficiency, pinpoint hotspots, and drive data-driven success.

Michael Leppitsch

May 8, 2023

Team Ascend

5 Takeaways from the Data Pipeline Automation Summit 2023

Discover the top takeaways from the Data Pipeline Automation Summit 2023, including the future of automation, live data sharing, and cloud cost savings.

Paul Lacey

April 27, 2023

Data Automation

What Are Intelligent Data Pipelines?

Learn how intelligent data pipelines produce business results at game-changing velocity via a unified tech stack and scaled automation.

Michael Leppitsch

April 26, 2023

Data Mesh

Benefits of Data Mesh and Top Examples to Unlock Success

Discover the benefits of Data Mesh through real-world examples, and learn how this innovative approach to data architecture unlocks success.

Jon Osborn

April 20, 2023

Impact Engineering

The Post-Modern Data Stack: Boosting Productivity and Value

The 'post-modern data stack' aims to remedy the complexity and inefficiencies of the 'modern data stack,' enabling engineering teams to focus on creating value and improving productivity.

Sean Knapp

April 19, 2023

The Ascend Platform

Spotlight: Data Partitioning

Data partitioning creates subsets of the data that improve performance and reduce cost. Discover the powerful partitioning capabilities of Ascend.

Michael Leppitsch

April 17, 2023

Data Engineering 101

How to Ensure Data Integrity at Scale By Harnessing Data Pipelines

We developed a framework with a sequence of stages to implement data integrity quickly and measurably via data pipelines.

Michael Leppitsch

April 12, 2023

Data Mesh

Data Mesh vs. Data Fabric: Which One Is Right for You?

Understanding data mesh vs data fabric is critical in determining which architecture is better suited to your organization.

Jon Osborn

April 7, 2023

Impact Engineering

Why Analytics Engineers Are the New Must-Hire for Data Teams

Analytics engineers represent the pattern of “moving up the stack” and bringing data teams closer to business exposure and decisions.

Paul Lacey

April 5, 2023

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