Engineering at Meta

DECEMBER 6, 2023

We are beginning to upgrade people’s personal conversations on Messenger to use end-to-end encryption (E2EE) by default Meta is publishing two technical white papers on end-to-end encryption: Our Messenger end-to-end encryption whitepaper describes the core cryptographic protocol for transmitting messages between clients. The Labyrinth encrypted storage protocol whitepaper explains our protocol for end-to-end encrypting stored messaging history between devices on a user’s account.

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databricks

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Following the announcement we made yesterday around Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), today, we’re excited to announce the public preview of Databricks Vector Search. W.

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InfoQ Articles

DECEMBER 7, 2023

This article delves into Helidon 4's integration of Java 21's virtual threads from Project Loom, marking a significant shift in Java development. It highlights the transition from a reactive to an imperative model, simplifying coding and debugging. Helidon 4 claims improved performance over previous versions and some external frameworks, balancing performance with simplicity.

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Dataversity

DECEMBER 4, 2023

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. (Read last month’s column here.) This month, we’re talking about data ethics. The technology shift since the global pandemic has given rise to a […] The post The Cool Kids Corner: Current Considerations in Data Ethics appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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DoorDash Engineering

DECEMBER 5, 2023

DoorDash’s Engineering teams revamped Kafka Topic creation by replacing a Terraform/Atlantis based approach with an in-house API, Infra Service. This has reduced real-time pipeline onboarding time by 95% and saved countless developer hours. DoorDash’s Real-Time Streaming Platform, or RTSP, team is under the Data Platform organization and manages over 2,500 Kafka Topics across five clusters.

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databricks

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Retrieval-Augmented-Generation (RAG) has quickly emerged as a powerful way to incorporate proprietary, real-time data into Large Language Model (LLM) applications. Today we are.

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TDAN

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Determining the optimal administrative placement for a data governance program, and specifically a Non-Invasive Data Governance program, is a pivotal decision that can significantly influence its success. This critical choice often boils down to three primary areas within an organization: a specific business area, information technology (IT), or a shared services part of the organization.

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DoorDash Engineering

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Many organizations use infrastructure-as-code (IaC) with pull request (PR) automation to provide a more secure, safe environment for making infrastructure changes. Despite the power and flexibility of IaC software, the lack of strong, secure defaults in PR automation software can make that sense of security a false one. Infrastructure-as-code and pull request automation IaC enables a declarative, reusable, and auditable way to manage configuration changes.

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databricks

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) is an efficient mechanism to provide relevant data as context in Gen AI applications. Most RAG applications typically use.

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InfoQ Articles

DECEMBER 5, 2023

As an employee or leader, you are in a relationship with each other and with the organization. You face the tension of traditional ways of working vs new ways of working in the call for more work-from-home policies, and more work/life balance. This article outlines the mindset and actions that can be taken to better navigate complex relationships leading to a more humanistic way of working.

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Confluent

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Learn how to build and launch streaming apps faster with Data Portal, the developer-friendly, self-service UI to find, understand, and enrich all of your data streams.

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Dataversity

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Welcome aboard the AI revolution – a transformative journey that’s redefining the business landscape. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or a startup visionary, understanding the AI trends that are steering this change is your ticket to future success. So, fasten your seatbelts; let’s focus on the AI innovations that are not just trends but necessities. […] The post 8 AI Technology and Trends That Are Steering Business Innovation appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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databricks

DECEMBER 5, 2023

We’re excited to announce the launch of Azure Qatar. With the expanded availability of Azure Databricks, it is now easier than ever for o.

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TDAN

DECEMBER 5, 2023

I recently taught an online class on BCBS 239: Effective Risk Data Aggregation and Reporting for Risk.net. Preparing the course materials took me back to 2007-2008, when I worked for Merrill Lynch managing the Credit Risk Reporting team.

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Confluent

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Confluent placed as a “Niche Player” in the 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Data Integration Tools

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Dataversity

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Artificial intelligence has drawn a lot of media attention for everything from taking people’s jobs to spreading disinformation and infringing copyrights, but AI’s impact on cybersecurity may be its most pressing immediate issue. AI’s impact on security teams is predictably double-edged. When properly applied, it can be a powerful force multiplier for cybersecurity practitioners, through […] The post The Impact of AI on Cybersecurity appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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databricks

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Recent data show that the number of recall campaigns caused by product deficiencies keeps increasing, while each known recorded case is a multi-million.

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Packet Pushers

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Welcome to Heavy Networking! On todays show weve got a roundtable conversation on the state of automation in the networking industry. This show was inspired by the recent AutoCon conference, which is a new conference focused specifically on network automation. Ethan Banks and I both attended, as did two our guests, and were going share. Read more » Welcome to Heavy Networking!

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Confluent

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Learn Confluent’s benefits as a leader among streaming data platforms, innovating every industry with real-time stream processing and analytics, cloud-native Apache Kafka, and robust developer tooling.

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Dataversity

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Data mining techniques can be applied across various business domains such as operations, finance, sales, marketing, and supply chain management, among others. When executed effectively, data mining provides a trove of valuable information, empowering you to gain a competitive advantage through enhanced strategic decision-making. At its core, data mining is a method employed for the […] The post 15 Essential Data Mining Techniques appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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databricks

DECEMBER 6, 2023

This was written in collaboration with Andrew Mullins, Director of Data Science at Kin + Carta. With the rise of new technologies from.

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CATO Networks

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Enterprises in the private sector look to the US federal government for cybersecurity best practices. The US CISA (Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency) issues orders and directives to patch existing products or avoid use of others. The US NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) publishes important documents providing detailed guidance on various security topics such as its Cybersecurity Framework (CSF).

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Confluent

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Learn architecture and team structure best practices, cost considerations, and more to consider when making the shift from siloed data streaming apps to a centralized platform.

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Dataversity

DECEMBER 8, 2023

In the fast-paced world of sales today, every customer interaction holds significant value. Reps grab phone numbers for calls and texts, get home addresses for sending out swag, and even note health updates (like a meeting having to be rescheduled due to the customer having Covid). While these actions often come from good intentions, aiming […] The post Why Your CRM May Cause Your Next Data Breach appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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databricks

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Enterprise leaders are turning to the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to create a centralized source of high-quality data that business teams can leverage.

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Akins IT

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Copilot is a new feature that leverages the power of AI to help you write faster and better. Copilot can help you create, edit, and transform your documents, as well as chat with you to provide additional information and suggestions. In this article, I will show you how to enable Copilot for Windows 11 and use it in any app that supports text input.

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Apium Academy

DECEMBER 7, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of modern software development, organizations recognize technology’s pivotal role in driving product innovation and maximizing value exchange with customers. Embracing tech as a strategic enabler, our Advanced Kotlin Workshop , led by industry expert Javier Lopez, focuses on development performance, code maintainability, and practical day-to-day examples tailored for backend developers.

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Dataversity

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Let’s talk about an inconvenient truth: For the typical business, data reporting has a tendency to fall short of producing the desired outcomes. Despite the significant resources that organizations often invest in producing data reports – and in the data collection, governance, and analytics processes that happen prior to reporting – the people who actually […] The post Data Activation: The Key to Taking Data Reports to the Next Level appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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Packet Pushers

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Welcome to Day Two Cloud! In this episode with Microsoft, its November 2023, and Im in Seattle for the Microsoft Ignite conference. If you think you heard this intro before and youre wondering if youre hearing the same episode again, youre not. This is the second episode from Microsoft Ignite 2023. Today, Im talking with. Read more » Welcome to Day Two Cloud!

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VIAVI Solutions

DECEMBER 6, 2023

In today’s data-driven world, the transfer and protection of sensitive information is paramount. Companies, financial institutions, governments, and individuals rely heavily on secure data communication to maintain confidentiality, personal information, banking information, and to safeguard intellectual property. Data transits around the world through a very complex network of interconnected infrastructure.

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Obkio

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Explore the essentials of MSP network monitoring. Learn to monitor MSP network performance towards client networks, and identify performance issues.

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Dataversity

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Data pipelines are a set of processes that move data from one place to another, typically from the source of data to a storage system. These processes involve data extraction from various sources, transformation to fit business or technical needs, and loading into a final destination for analysis or reporting. The goal is to automate […] The post Building Data Pipelines with Kubernetes appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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Noction

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Explore the powerful upgrades in Network Flow Analyzer (NFA) version 23.12! Introducing Application Name Identification with enhanced accuracy, improved storage efficiency, custom error pages, SVG chart exports, and more. Elevate your network monitoring experience with the latest features.

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Packet Pushers

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Powering data centres is big deal in current decade. Massive increases in consumption and scaling of off-prem clouds has exceeded the capacity of civilian power grids while cloud operators are reluctant to sign thirty year supply agreements so that more power plants can be built. Enter power micro-generation where too large DCs needs too small. Read more » Powering data centres is big deal in current decade.

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Obkio

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Unlock ISP Network Monitoring's transformative power for proactive issue detection and seamless client support, reshaping the competitive landscape.

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TDAN

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Data professionals often talk about the importance of managing data and information as organizational assets, but what does this mean?[i] What is the actual business value of data and information? How can this value be measured? How do we manage data and information as assets?

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Packet Pushers

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Today we’re talking security, but security you dont always see. Fortinet, today’s sponsor, has millions of devices in the field. These are real-world devices seeing real-world traffic, all day, everyday. While those devices have a primary protection role, they can also serve as sensors that collect threat signals and feed threat intelligence services that can, Read more » Today we’re talking security, but security you dont always see.

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