How to build a better tech tool
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, the development of innovative and user-centric tech tools is key to success. Whether you’re a tech entrepreneur, a developer, or an aspiring creator, building a better tech tool requires a combination of creativity, strategic thinking, and attention to user needs. In this blog, we will explore essential steps and considerations…
How to Use Mobile Technology Explained
Mobile technology has revolutionized the way we communicate, work, and access information. With smartphones becoming an integral part of our lives, understanding how to make the most of mobile technology is essential. In this blog, we will provide you with a comprehensive guide on how to use mobile technology effectively, enabling you to harness its…
Tech tips for the beginners
In today’s digital age, technology plays a central role in our daily lives. Whether you’re a beginner exploring the vast world of tech or someone looking to enhance your digital skills, this blog is for you. We will provide valuable tips to help you navigate the digital landscape with confidence, making the most of the…
Learn about Artificial Intelligence, and how is it used
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has captured the imagination of researchers, technologists, and the general public alike. With its ability to simulate human intelligence and learn from data, AI is revolutionizing various industries and reshaping the way we live and work. In this blog, we will delve into the fascinating world of AI, exploring its core concepts,…
Why is Artificial Intelligence Important
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as one of the most transformative and influential technologies of our time. From self-driving cars to virtual assistants and personalized recommendations, AI has permeated various aspects of our lives. Its importance cannot be understated, as it holds the potential to revolutionize industries, drive innovation, and tackle complex challenges. In this…
The history of artificial intelligence
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of our modern lives, revolutionizing industries, augmenting human capabilities, and reshaping the way we interact with technology. But how did we arrive at this transformative era of AI? In this blog post, we will take a captivating journey through the history of artificial intelligence, exploring its origins,…
What is web 3.0 and the future of web 3.0
The evolution of the internet has brought forth transformative changes throughout the past decades. From the static pages of Web 1.0 to the interactive and dynamic platforms of Web 2.0, we now find ourselves on the brink of another groundbreaking shift: Web 3.0. In this blog post, we will explore the concept of Web 3.0,…
Using Lakehouse to Fight Cancer: Ontada’s Journey to Establish a RWD Platform on Databricks Lakehouse
Ontada, a business under McKesson, is dedicated to transforming cancer treatment by leveraging real-world data (RWD), evidence generation, and technology solutions. In line with its mission, Ontada decided to migrate its enterprise data warehouse (EDW) from an on-premise Oracle database to Databricks Lakehouse. This migration has provided Ontada with the ability to consume data from…
Taking Control of Streaming Healthcare Data
CRISP (Chesapeake Regional Information System for our Patients), a nonprofit healthcare information exchange (HIE), collaborated with Slalom to build a Databricks data lakehouse architecture initially in response to the analytics requirements driven by the COVID-19 pandemic. Over time, this platform has been expanded to cater to additional use cases. One significant development has been the…
Managing Data Encryption in Apache Spark
Apache Spark versions 3.2 and higher provide direct encryption capabilities for sensitive data sets. By configuring specific parameters and DataFrame options, Apache Parquet’s modular encryption mechanism can be activated, encrypting select columns with column-specific keys. Furthermore, the upcoming Spark 3.4 version will introduce support for uniform encryption, where all DataFrame columns can be encrypted using…
Labcorp Data Platform Journey: From Selection to Go-Live in Six Months
Join this session to gain insights into Labcorp’s successful transformation of their data platform, transitioning from an on-premises Hadoop environment to AWS Databricks Lakehouse. Labcorp will share valuable best practices and lessons learned throughout the cloud-native data platform selection, implementation, and migration process, which was accomplished within a remarkable six-month timeframe. Unity Catalog played a…
Distributing Data Governance: How Unity Catalog Allows for a Collaborative Approach
In this presentation, we will discuss how Akamai, as a leading provider of content delivery network (CDN) and security solutions, effectively manages its vast data assets using Unity Catalog. With thousands of data assets, ranging from small to multiple petabytes in size, Akamai faces the challenge of maintaining a unified governance model across its numerous…