Something that we like writing about on Smart Data Collective is how data analytics is reshaping the payment processes in e-commerce, offering new levels of insight, control and responsiveness. You will find in this blog post a detailed look at how analytics are applied in payments, you will see emerging trends, and you will understand […]
(Shutterstock AI Image) We started the Powering Data in the Age of AI series with an examination of what might be AI’s most ignored constraint: energy. Not a shortage of models, but simply not enough power to run them as things stand at the moment. Part 2 followed that trail into fusion labs and nuclear […]
NOTE: This blog is adapted from this Databricks Data + AI Summit Video Across every level of government, data is no longer just a byproduct of operations—it’s the key to improving citizen services, reducing waste, and making faster, more informed decisions. Federal mandates are reinforcing this shift as well. The IT Modernization Executive Order and […]
In an era that is increasingly focused on cloud computing and automation, the need for professionals who can successfully handle development and operations is greater than ever. Cloud Engineers and Architects are responsible for defining the secure, scalable, and efficient infrastructures that will define this evolution. Through DevOps Training for IT Professionals, individuals receive applied […]
TL;DR Data engineering services have evolved into a critical pillar of enterprise strategy. They empower businesses to manage massive datasets, optimize decisions, and uncover hidden insights. In 2025, companies that leverage big data engineering services are achieving faster innovation, stronger operational efficiency, and a data-driven edge over their competitors. Introduction The world runs on data […]
Today, AWS announced that Amazon Kinesis Data Streams now supports record sizes up to 10MiB – a tenfold increase from the previous limit. With this launch, you can now publish intermittent larger data payloads on your data streams while continuing to use existing Kinesis Data Streams APIs in your applications without additional effort. This launch […]
https://orionx.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/104@HPCpodcast_SP_Keren-Bergman_Silicon-Photonics_20251012.mp3 Professor Keren Bergman of Columbia University In this episode of the @HPCpodcast, sponsored by CoolIT, we catch up with optical I/O expert and repeat guest Professor Keren Bergman to discuss the latest developments in the fast moving and promising world of optical technologies: co-packaged photonics/opto-electronics/silicon photonics/photonic integrated circuits (PICs)/optical I/O and optical computing. She […]
ZDNET’s key takeaways The Framework Laptop 12 is a modular, DIY laptop you build yourself, starting at $549. It’s portable, durable, and Linux-friendly, a great option for anyone building their first laptop or looking to branch out from stock laptops. Its modest hardware is best for everyday tasks, and its display isn’t the most dazzling. […]
Snowflake, Salesforce, dbt Labs and more than a dozen other technology companies announced Tuesday they will create a universal standard for how business data is defined and shared across platforms — solving what executives call AI's most fundamental bottleneck. The Open Semantic Interchange (OSI) initiative brings together fierce competitors who have concluded that inconsistent data […]
One of our favorite things to write about at Smart Data Collective is how AI affects video. We talked about this in one of our articles on AI in video streaming. It is fascinating to see how artificial intelligence can make something as creative as lyric video production faster and more accessible for everyone. You […]