We want to celebrate our interns worldwide and recognize the incredible value they are bringing to our company. As a newly inducted intern myself, I am honored to have the opportunity to introduce our incredible new cohort of interns! Andrea Brown (She/Her)Clouds Operations Engineer Intern Andrea is a Computer Science major at the University of Houston-Downtown. She lives in Houston and in her free time enjoys practicing roller skating and learning French. Her capstone project focuses on using Grafana for monitoring resources and testing them with k6 synthetics. What she likes most about the ..read more

In today’s dynamic global business climate, the drive for efficiency and cost reduction has never been more pressing. The key to unlocking these gains lies in efficient integrations, which optimize data workflows and streamline operations. With the increasing complexity and volume of data, the need for seamless integration across various platforms and systems can profoundly impact both top-line growth and bottom-line savings. Efficient integrations enhance operational efficiency and pave the way for innovation and competitive advantage. Your organization can significantly improve financial per ..read more

Welcome back to the world of Actian Zen, a versatile and powerful edge data management solution designed to help you build low-latency embedded apps. In part 1 , we explored how to leverage BtrievePython to run Btrieve2 Python applications, using the Zen 16.0 Enterprise/Server Database Engine.  This is Part 2 of the quickstart blog series that focuses on helping embedded app developers get started with Actian Zen. In this blog post, we’ll walk through setting up a Kafka demo using Actian Zen, demonstrating how to manage and process real-time financial transactions seamlessly. This include ..read more

In the ever-evolving landscape of database management, with new tools and technologies constantly hitting the market, the on-premises data warehouse remains the solution of choice for many organizations. Despite the popularity of cloud-based offerings, the on-premises data warehouse offers unique advantages that meet a variety of use cases. A modern data warehouse is a requirement for data-driven businesses. While cloud-based options seemed to be the go-to trend over the last few years, on-premises data warehouses offer essential capabilities to meet your needs. Here are seven common benefits ..read more

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked a heated debate about the future of jobs across various industries. Data analysts, in particular, find themselves at the heart of this conversation. Will AI render human data analysts obsolete? Contrary to the doomsayers’ predictions, the future is not bleak for data analysts. In fact, AI will empower data analysts to thrive, enhancing their ability to provide more insightful and impactful business decisions. Let’s explore how AI, and specifically large language models (LLMs), can work in tandem with data analysts to unlock new levels of val ..read more

The Complexity of Modern Manufacturing Manufacturing today is far from the straightforward assembly lines of the past; it is chaos incarnate. Each stage in the manufacturing process comes with its own set of data points. Raw materials, production schedules, machine operations, quality control, and logistics all generate vast amounts of data, and managing this data effectively can be the difference between smooth operations and a breakdown in the process. Data integration is a powerful way to conquer the chaos of modern manufacturing. It’s the process of combining data from diverse sources into ..read more

Welcome to the world of Actian Zen, a versatile and powerful edge data management solution designed to help you build low-latency embedded apps. This is Part 1 of the quickstart blog series that focuses on helping embedded app developers get started with Actian Zen. In this blog, we’ll explore how to leverage BtrievePython to run Btrieve2 Python applications, using the Zen 16.0 Enterprise/Server Database Engine. But before we dive in, let’s do a quick introduction. What is Btrieve? Actian Zen Btrieve interface is a high-performance, low-level, record-oriented database management system (DBMS ..read more

Consider your morning commute–taking your kids to school, your morning coffee run, hurrying to the office–how much time do you spend in the car? And how much money are you spending filling up your tank? Or maybe you’re like me and desperately trying not to think about your carbon footprint every time you drive 20 minutes (each way!) to the grocery store. Now imagine how it would be if your office was just a block or two down the street, daycare right next door, and your grocery store in-between. Imagine the time savings, cost savings, and reduction in your personal carbon emissions if you coul ..read more

As organizations across all industries grapple with ever-increasing amounts of data, the traditional on-premises data warehouse is facing intense scrutiny. Data and IT professionals, analysts, and business decision-makers are questioning its viability in our modern data landscape where agility, scalability, and real-time insights are increasingly important. Data warehouse stakeholders are asking: How do on-prem costs compare to a cloud-based data warehouse? Can our on-premises warehouse meet data growth and business demands? Do we have the flexibility to efficiently integrate new data sources ..read more

The Internet of Things (IoT) is rapidly transforming our world. From smart homes and wearables to industrial automation and connected vehicles, billions of devices are now collecting and generating data. According to a recent analysis, the number of Internet of Things (IoT) devices worldwide is forecasted to almost double from 15.1 billion in 2020 to more than 29 billion IoT devices in 2030. This data deluge presents both challenges and opportunities, and at the heart of it all lies the need for efficient data storage and management – a role increasingly filled by embedded databases. Tradition ..read more