Data + Intelligence

Databricks announced a full, free version of the platform at the Data and AI Summit. While the Free Edition is targeted to students and hobbyists, I also see opportunities where enterprise architects can effectively evangelize Databricks without going through Procurement for a license. Choosing the right platform to manage, analyze, and extract insights from massive […]

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 […]

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 […]

Several breakthrough announcements emerged at DAIS 2025, but the Lakeflow updates around building robust pipelines had the most immediate impact on my current code. Specifically, I can now see a clear path to persisting SCD2 (Slowly Changing Dimension Type 2) tables in the silver layer from mutable data sources. If this sentence resonates with you, […]

By providing AI functions for SQL analysts, Databricks continues to integrate data, ML, and AI across its platform. AI Functions in Databricks SQL are pre-built, easy-to-use functions that incorporate machine learning models into SQL queries. These functions enable data analysts and engineers to leverage AI capabilities without the need for extensive machine learning expertise. By […]

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 […]

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 […]

In existence since just July of 2019, the Pan African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) has in many ways surpassed the payment and settlement process of the western banking world. PAPSS enables the efficient flow of money securely across African borders to minimize risk and thereby contributing to financial integration of the African continent. PAPSS […]

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 […]

In today’s data-driven business environment, organizations rely heavily on analytics to make strategic decisions. However, the effectiveness of analytics reporting depends on the quality, consistency, and reliability of data. This is where Master Data Management (MDM) plays a crucial role. By establishing a single, authoritative source of truth for critical data domains, MDM ensures that […]

In a world that’s moving at lightning speed, customers expect brands to keep up — to understand them instantly, respond to their behavior in real-time, and offer relevant, helpful experiences wherever they are. This is where Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become not just useful, but absolutely essential. The Growing Power of AI in Today’s World […]

Dr. Pete Cornwell, Director of Contact Center, offers a fresh perspective on customer care and is sharing his wealth of knowledge at Customer Contact Week in Las Vegas. With over 35 years of experience spanning information systems, design, architecture, and consulting for industry leaders like Terazo and Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina, his expertise […]