Engineering at Meta

MARCH 6, 2024

To comply with a new EU law, the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which comes into force on March 7th, we’ve made major changes to WhatsApp and Messenger to enable interoperability with third-party messaging services. We’re sharing how we enabled third-party interoperability (interop) while maintaining end-to-end encryption (E2EE) and other privacy guarantees in our services as far as possible.

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Cloudera Blog

MARCH 6, 2024

As we enter into a new month, the Cloudera team is getting ready to head off to the Gartner Data & Analytics Summit in Orlando, Florida for one of the most important events of the year for Chief Data Analytics Officers (CDAOs) and the field of data and analytics. We’re at a crucial point in time where the excitement and potential surrounding AI has elevated the importance of improving access to the mission-critical data that helps organizations implement it at scale.

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databricks

MARCH 4, 2024

StreamNative, a leading Apache Pulsar-based real-time data platform solutions provider, and Databricks, the Data Intelligence Platform, are thrilled to announce the enhanced Pulsar-Spark.

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TDAN

MARCH 6, 2024

I read “How Big Things Get Done” when it first came out about six months ago.[1] I liked it then. But recently, I read another review of it, and another coin dropped.

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Dataversity

MARCH 4, 2024

Hello! I’m Mark Horseman, and welcome to The Cool Kids Corner. This is my monthly check-in to share with you the people and ideas I encounter as a data evangelist with DATAVERSITY. (Last month, we discussed the importance of communication.) This month, we’re talking about neurodiversity in your data team. The term neurodiversity was first […] The post The Cool Kids Corner: Neurodiversity in Your Team appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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InfoQ Articles

MARCH 6, 2024

The rising popularity of managed relational databases brings hidden costs and informed decisions are crucial for optimal use. This article shows the importance of monitoring service expenses, revising default settings, and understanding operational constraints, considering limitations like reduced flexibility and observability.

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databricks

MARCH 6, 2024

KX and Databricks have partnered to develop time series analytics solutions for the capital markets sector to support many use cases including quant.

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Dataversity

MARCH 5, 2024

In the realm of database management, particularly with Microsoft SQL Server, understanding and optimizing complex queries is crucial for maintaining system performance and efficiency. As databases grow and complexity, the queries used to retrieve, update, or manipulate data can become increasingly intricate, potentially leading to slower response times and decreased application performance.

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Cloudera Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is primed to reshape the way just about every business operates. Cloudera research projected that more than one third (36%) of organizations in the U.S. are in the early stages of exploring the potential for AI implementation. But even with its rise, AI is still a struggle for some enterprises. AI, and any analytics for that matter, are only as good as the data upon which they are based.

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InfoQ Articles

MARCH 7, 2024

When testing machine learning systems, we must apply existing test processes and methods differently. Machine Learning applications consist of a few lines of code, with complex networks of weighted data points that form the implementation. The data used in training is where the functionality is ultimately defined, and that is where you will find your issues and bugs.

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databricks

MARCH 5, 2024

Check out our LLM Solution Accelerators for Retail for more details and to download the notebooks. Product recommendations are a core feature of.

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Dataversity

MARCH 7, 2024

The global marketplace faces an increasingly destructive cyber risk landscape each year, and 2024 is set to confirm this trend. The cost of data breaches alone is expected to reach $5 trillion, a growth of 11% from 2023. As technology advances, attackers continue to develop new, more sophisticated methods for infiltrating systems and exploiting vulnerabilities.

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TDAN

MARCH 6, 2024

Readers of my column know my aversion to buzzwords.[1] I approach the hot catchphrase “Data as Code” with trepidation. Already, we have to name a few: – Infrastructure as Code (with its own acronym, IaC) – Configuration as Code (Config as Code — why not CaC?

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Zynga

MARCH 8, 2024

More than a decade ago, the Women at Zynga (WAZ) was founded to create a supportive community for women to connect and empower each other to succeed and become leaders in their careers and communities. Today, as part of our series celebrating Womens History Month, we explore what WAZ means to each of them. How do you #InspireInclusion ? #IWD2024 #LifeatZynga #CareersatZynga The post Women’s History Month 2024: What does WAZ mean to you?

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databricks

MARCH 6, 2024

The DataFrame equality test functions were introduced in Apache Spark™ 3.5 and Databricks Runtime 14.2 to simplify PySpark unit testing. The full set o.

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Dataversity

MARCH 6, 2024

The popularity of cloud computing continues to grow. In fact, research firm Gartner indicates that by 2028, cloud computing will “shift from being a technology disruptor to becoming a necessary component for maintaining business competitiveness.” It is estimated that as many as 90% of organizations in the United States are utilizing the cloud to some degree, with 47% pursuing a […] The post The Five Biggest Challenges with Large-Scale Cloud Migrations appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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TDAN

MARCH 6, 2024

In the digital era, navigating the choppy waters of data governance poses a significant challenge for enterprises. On one end of the spectrum, a rigid command-and-control approach stifles innovation and agility, turning data management into a bottleneck rather than a boon.

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Packet Pushers

MARCH 8, 2024

Today we metaphorically pop open the hood of switches and routers, taking a look at the mechanics of how they work. We cover the three states: configuration, operational, and forwarding. We talk RIB and FIB, along with CAM, TCAM, and MPLS. We also cover line rate, port-to-port latency, and buffers. Whether its been awhile since. Read more » Today we metaphorically pop open the hood of switches and routers, taking a look at the mechanics of how they work.

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databricks

MARCH 4, 2024

Special thanks to Barb MacLean, SVP, Head of Technology Operations and Implementation at Coastal Community Bank (Coastal) and Rob Cavallo, President at Cavallo.

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Dataversity

MARCH 8, 2024

Ahoy, data adventurers! Embarking on the thrilling journey of building a successful Analytics Center of Excellence (CoE) is akin to navigating the vast seas of data-driven decision-making. As a seasoned captain who’s steered the ship through the turbulent waters of financial services, retail, CPG, and telecom industries, I’ve charted a course that’s proven its mettle […] The post The Swashbuckling Guide to Building an Analytics Center of Excellence appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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TDAN

MARCH 6, 2024

The expression “Getting the Belt” has several meanings. This phrase most commonly refers to a form of corporal punishment where a belt is used by an authority figure to spank or hit someone as a punitive measure. This form of discipline is now, thankfully, regarded as inappropriate and harmful.

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Obkio

MARCH 8, 2024

Discover the power of Obkios MSP Plan to maximize team productivity for proactive SD-WAN monitoring and troubleshooting in co-managed environments

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Zynga

MARCH 7, 2024

Today, on International Womens Day, were kicking off a special series celebrating the incredible Women at Zynga (WAZ). In our first spotlight video in honor of Womens History Month, hear the powerful stories of how the women #inspireinclusion , this years theme for IWD, both at Zynga and beyond. In our next video, well explore what it means for each individual to be a part of WAZ, one of Zyngas longest standing and most active employee resource groups.

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Dataversity

MARCH 4, 2024

Companies are currently in the midst of a significant paradigm shift, where they are faced with the decision to either over-complicate their data architecture or opt for a single cloud solution. It’s imperative to assess which cloud option aligns best with the needs of an organization; however, neither option allows organizations to optimize their data. […] The post Data-First Architectures Unlock the Power of Data appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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Packet Pushers

MARCH 7, 2024

If youve been wondering about the double colons and letters youre seeing in IPv6 addresses, this is the episode for you. Tom and Scott break down IPv6 addressing, starting with the basics of binary and taking you all the way through the etiquette of not using capital letters in Layer 3 addressing (were looking at. Read more » If youve been wondering about the double colons and letters youre seeing in IPv6 addresses, this is the episode for you.

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VIAVI Solutions

MARCH 7, 2024

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) applications necessitates unparalleled data transmission and processing speeds. As datasets grow exponentially, the demand for faster transmission solutions escalates, leading to the development of 800G and 2x400G transceiver technologies to overcome existing bottlenecks, with forecasts of 1.6Tb on the horizon.

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Obkio

MARCH 7, 2024

Discover how network monitoring optimizes IT operations in educational institutions, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity for students, teachers, and staff.

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CATO Networks

MARCH 6, 2024

The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship is an exciting evolution of motorsports, having launched its first season of single-seater all-electric racing in 2014. The first-generation cars featured a humble 200kW of power but as technology has progressed, the current season Gen3 cars now have 350kW. Season 10 is currently in progress with 16 global races, many taking place on street circuits.

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Packet Pushers

MARCH 6, 2024

Today we welcome a new co-host, Kyler Middleton, to the Day Two Cloud podcast. Kyler grew up in rural Western Nebraska, fixing neighboring farmers computers in exchange for brownies and Rice Krispies. Now shes the newest co-host for Day Two Cloud perhaps a lateral move, given the lack of baked goods. Kyler will draw on. Read more » Today we welcome a new co-host, Kyler Middleton, to the Day Two Cloud podcast.

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databricks

MARCH 6, 2024

This blog continues our series looking at advancements from 2023 to the serverless data warehouse Databricks SQL. The best data warehouse is.

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Obkio

MARCH 6, 2024

Take control of your network bandwidth with this comprehensive list of the best 25 network bandwidth monitoring tools of 2025 for home users & IT pros!

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TDAN

MARCH 6, 2024

Organizations manage data in the cloud through strategic planning and the implementation of best practices tailored to their specific needs. This involves selecting the right cloud service providers and technology stacks that align with their data management goals.

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Packet Pushers

MARCH 6, 2024

Big risk, big reward: Thats the origin story of both containerlab and its maintainer, Roman Dodin. Roman tells Eric the story behind containerlab, a free software platform for building network labs and testing designs, as well as his own story of taking leaps into the unknown. This is the first episode of Network Automation Nerds. Read more » Big risk, big reward: Thats the origin story of both containerlab and its maintainer, Roman Dodin.

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databricks

MARCH 6, 2024

Today, we're excited to announce the launch of Brickbuilder Unity Catalog Accelerators. This is an expansion to the Brickbuilder Accelerator program, which pairs.

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Confluent

MARCH 5, 2024

Explore data streaming insights with Confluent experts and industry leaders at the DC stop of the Data in Motion Tour. Join us on March 21 at the Westin Tysons Corner for interactive discussions and demos.

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TDAN

MARCH 6, 2024

Data quality is measured across dimensions, but why? Data quality metrics exist to support the business. The value of a data quality program resides in the ability to take action to improve data to make it more correct and therefore more valuable.

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Packet Pushers

MARCH 5, 2024

When youre picking a penetration tester to poke at your security infrastructure, how do you know if youre picking a good one? Is pen testing even the right service for your needs? Pen tester, SANS course creator, and OWASP board member Kevin Johnson joins the show to share tips for what to look for in. Read more » When youre picking a penetration tester to poke at your security infrastructure, how do you know if youre picking a good one?

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