Databricks recently announced support for MLflow 3.0, which features a range of enhancements that redefine model management for enterprises. Integrated seamlessly into Databricks, MLflow is an open-source platform designed to manage the complete machine learning lifecycle. It provides tools to track experiments, package code into reproducible runs, and share and deploy models. With the launch […]
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Leveraging Model Context Protocol (MCP) for AI Efficiency in Databricks
Model Context Protocol (MCP) is reshaping the way AI agents interface with data and tools, providing a robust framework for standardization and interoperability. As AI continues to permeate business landscapes, MCP offers particular advantages in creating scalable, efficient AI systems. This blog explores what MCP is, its role in the AI landscape, and focuses on […]
Using AI to Compare Retail Product Performance
AI this, AI that. It seems like everyone is trying to shoehorn AI into everything even if it doesn’t make sense. Many of the use cases I come across online are either not a fit for AI or could be easily done without it. However, below I explore a use case that is not only […]
Wire Room Math: AI + SME = (Less Compensation Paid) X (Headline Risk + Payment Errors)^2
At the absolute basic level, banks take money in and also send money out. Sort of like saying NASA launches spaceships and then bring them back. You know it’s more complicated than the elementary statement, but you know if you had to learn the more advanced functions of banks and NASA, it would likely be […]
Building Trust and Shaping the Future: Implementing Responsible AI – Part 2
In Part 1 we’ve talked about why we urgently need to make sure AI is used responsibly and has clear rules. We looked at the real dangers of AI that isn’t checked, like how it can make existing biases worse, invade our privacy, create tricky legal problems around who owns what, and slowly make people […]
Revisiting Semantic Layers: Lessons from Their Rise and Return
For most of my data-focused career, I’ve been dealing with semantic layers one way or another. Either because the tool I was using to present data required it explicitly, or because the solution itself needed data to have relationships defined to make sense and be better organized. With the recent focus and hype on AI-infused […]
Intelligent Automation in Healthcare, Part 1: Bridging the Gap
Faced with rising patient volumes, care complexity, and financial and labor pressures, healthcare organizations are looking at new ways to deliver better outcomes more efficiently. Intelligent automation (IA) has emerged as a powerful solution for achieving operational excellence and enhancing decision-making. This is the first installment of our Intelligent Automation in Healthcare blog series, where […]
AI-First Transformation Strategy Unfolds at the 3M Open
Perficient Leads with Strategy at the 3M Open AI may dominate the executive agenda—but for many organizations, it’s failing to deliver real transformation. While 84% of CIOs list AI as a top business priority, just 11% have achieved full-scale adoption, and only 12% of employees feel properly trained. The result? AI initiatives stall, internal skepticism […]
Exploring Lakebase: Databricks’ Next-Gen AI-Native OLTP Database
Lakebase is Databricks‘ OLTP database and the latest member of its ML/AI offering. Databricks has incorporated various components to support its AI platform, including data components. The Feature Store has been available for some time as a governed, centralized repository that manages machine learning features throughout their lifecycle. Mosaic AI Vector Search is a vector […]
Martech is Exploding – Where Does Sitecore Fit In?
I remember using a slide in a presentation around a Sitecore implementation I was working on ~7 years ago. It showed something to the effect of the Martech ecosystem 10 years prior to this and how much it had exploded during that time frame (so basically highlighting the growth in Martech between ~2008-2018). Fast forward […]
Building Smarter APIs with OpenAPI, AWS Bedrock & SageMaker Studio in Drupal 10
As AI continues to reshape how we build digital experiences, combining cloud-based AI services with modern CMS platforms like Drupal is becoming the new normal. Whether you’re looking to power up content generation, provide smart recommendations, or summarize long-form text — this blog walks you through using OpenAPI, AWS Bedrock, and Amazon SageMaker Studio in […]
Microsoft Copilot for Power Platform
Introduction to Copilot for Power Platform Microsoft Copilot is a revolutionary AI-powered tool for Power Platform, designed to streamline the development process and enhance the intelligence of your applications. This learning path will take you through the fundamentals of Copilot and its integration with Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Virtual Agents, and AI Builder. Copilot […]