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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
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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
Ascend.io Debuts Industry-First SaaS Data Pipeline Automation Platform in Europe

European data teams can now automate data pipelines with the ease of a managed SaaS offering while meeting data sovereignty requirements.

Paul
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Data Pipeline Architecture: Understanding What Works Best for You

Delve into data pipeline architecture types and get actionable guidance on choosing the best fit for your business.

Michael
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Ascending with MotherDuck

Discover how to deliver data directly to the MotherDuck analytics platform with Ascend's intelligent data pipeline automation.

Jon
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Automated Data Pipelines: What You Need to Know

Explore the significance of automated data pipelines in modern business. Learn their components, benefits, and how they transform data engineering by enhancing efficiency, precision, and adaptability.

Paul
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Startup Data Team Spotlight: Why Brazen Chose Build over Buy

Explore the critical choices startups face in managing data operations, from company and technical constraints to the build vs. buy dilemma.

Paul
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The Ultimate Fivetran Alternative: A Football-Inspired Approach to Data Management

Explore Fivetran alternatives by diving into a football-inspired approach. Go beyond basic ingestion to a holistic data management strategy.

Elesh
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Data Mesh Implementation: Your Blueprint for a Successful Launch

Kick-start your data mesh implementation with our hands-on guide. Stop overthinking, start acting, and harness the power of data mesh effectively.

Jon
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Rapid Start to Data Team Success

Discover the traits of successful data teams and learn how to navigate common challenges to become a data-driven powerhouse.

Alex
ESG Report Finds Ascend Increases Data Engineering Productivity By 700%

Paul
Is Your Company Ready to Graduate from Data as a Product to Data Mesh?

Explore the transformative journey from data product to data mesh, its benefits, and assess your business's readiness for this change.

Paul
Dialing Down The Dollars: Quantify and Control Your Data Costs

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Beyond Technology: Organizational Changes Needed for Data Mesh Adoption

Explore the pivotal organizational changes necessary for successful implementation of the data mesh model in your business.

Sean
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Explore strategies to control data costs, enhance value, and boost efficiency in data operations, guided by a sharp ROI focus.

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Michael Leppitsch
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Controlling Cloud Costs for the Ascend Platform

Uncover the importance of storage, compute, networking, and retries in controlling cloud costs and building efficient data pipelines.

Joe
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Data Pipeline vs ETL: Which Delivers More Value?

Discover key differences between data pipelines vs. ETL processes, and which delivers more value in today's data-centric world.

Michael
Creating Value With a Data-Centric Culture: Essential Capabilities to Treat Data as a Product

Discover how to harness data as a strategic business asset through advanced technical capabilities and a data-centric culture.

Michael
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Mastering Healthcare Data Pipelines: A Comprehensive Guide from Biome Analytics

Explore how Biome Analytics optimizes healthcare data pipelines to improve patient outcomes and streamline industry costs.

Michael
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Beyond Garbage Collection: Tackling the Challenge of Orphaned Datasets

Explore a proactive solution for managing orphaned datasets to boost data integrity while reducing wasteful maintenance activity.

Michael
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From Patchwork to Platform: The Rise of the Post-Modern Data Stack

Discover the post-modern data stack: reduce time to value, easily navigate skills shortages, and boost your data team's productivity.

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

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Tom Weeks
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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
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and we monitor stats and send alerts

the team can become blind to them. When there are many unimportant messages a day

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that is the essence of observability. For example

for which we need intelligent alerting. We usually know that something went wrong

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