Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL now supports hybrid search, it is a powerful feature that combines full-text search and vector search to deliver highly relevant and accurate results. This blog post provides a comprehensive guide for developers and architects to understand, implement, and leverage hybrid search capabilities in their applications. What is hybrid search? How […]
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Susan Etlinger, AI Analyst and Industry Watcher on Building Trust
Balancing AI Strategy With Human Wisdom “AI-first” has become a buzzword in executive conversations, but what does it really mean? Is it about using artificial intelligence at every turn, or applying it with intention and purpose? For analyst and researcher Susan Etlinger, it’s clearly the latter. On the latest episode of “What If? So What?”, […]
AI: Security Threat to Personal Data?
In recent years, AI chatbots like ChatGPT have gone from fun tools for answering questions to serious helpers in workplaces, education, and even personal decision-making. With ChatGPT-5 now being the latest and most advanced version, it’s no surprise that people are asking a critical question: “Is my personal data safe when I use ChatGPT-5?” First, […]
AI’s Hidden Thirst: The Water Behind Tech
Have you ever wondered what happens if you ask AI to create an image, write a poem, or draft an email? Most of us picture “the cloud” working its magic in a distant location. The twist is that the cloud is physical, real, and thirsty. Data centers require water, sometimes millions of gallons per day, […]
From Self-Service to Self-Driving: How Agentic AI Will Transform Analytics in the Next 3 Years
From Self-Service to Self-Driving: How Agentic AI Will Transform Analytics in the Next 3 Years Imagine starting your workday with an alert not from a human analyst, but from an AI agent. While you slept, this agent sifted through last night’s sales data, spotted an emerging decline in a key region, and already generated a […]
AI-Powered Personalization: Integrate Adobe Commerce with Real-Time CDP
In today’s hyper-personalized digital world, delivering the right message to the right customer at the right time is non-negotiable. Adobe Commerce is a powerful eCommerce engine, but when coupled with Adobe Real-Time CDP (Customer Data Platform), it evolves into an intelligent experience machine, which is capable of deep AI-powered personalization, dynamic segmentation, and real-time responsiveness. […]
Why Value-Based Care Needs Digital Transformation to Succeed
The pressure is on for healthcare organizations to deliver more—more value, more equity, more impact. That’s where a well-known approach is stepping back into the spotlight. If you’ve been around healthcare conversations lately, you’ve probably heard the resurgence of term value-based care. And there’s a good reason for that. It’s not just a buzzword—it’s reshaping […]
Mastering GitHub Copilot in VS Code
Ready to go from “meh” to “whoa” with your AI coding assistant? Here’s how to get started. You’ve installed GitHub Copilot. Now what? Here’s how to actually get it to work for you – not just with you. In the blog Using GitHub Copilot in VS Code, we have already seen how to use GitHub […]
JavaScript-Powered Edge AI
For most of people, JavaScript still conjures images of simple web interactions like toggling menus, validating forms, or animating buttons. But that perception is rapidly changing. JavaScript has quietly transformed into a powerful tool for machine learning, not in data centers or cloud clusters, but right in your browser. No need for Python scripts or […]
House Price Predictor – An MLOps Learning Project Using Azure DevOps
Machine Learning (ML) is no longer limited to research labs — it’s actively driving decisions in real estate, finance, healthcare, and more. But deploying and managing ML models in production is a different ballgame. That’s where MLOps comes in. In this blog, we’ll walk through a practical MLOps learning project — building a House Price […]
Using GitHub Copilot in VS Code
Let’s be honest – coding isn’t always easy. Some days, you’re laser-focused, knocking out feature after feature. Other days, you stare at your screen, wondering, “What’s the fastest way to write this function?” “Is there a cleaner way to loop through this data?” That’s where GitHub Copilot comes in. If you haven’t tried it yet, […]
AI in Medical Device Software: From Concept to Compliance
Whether you’re building embedded software for next-gen diagnostics, modernizing lab systems, or scaling user-facing platforms, the pressure to innovate is universal, and AI is becoming a key differentiator. When embedded into the software development lifecycle (SDLC), AI offers a path to reduce costs, accelerate timelines, and equip the enterprise to scale with confidence. But AI […]