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 […]
How Leading Firms Are Acting on 2025 Wealth and Asset Management Trends
Wealth management firms are under pressure to deliver more—faster, smarter, and with greater precision. The conversations we’re hearing aren’t about what might happen in the future, but rather about what needs to happen now. Earlier this year, we published 5 Leading Digital Trends Shaping Wealth Management in 2025, outlining the macro shifts redefining the industry. […]
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 […]
Understanding Clean Rooms: A Comparative Analysis Between Databricks and Snowflake
“Clean rooms” have emerged as a pivotal data sharing innovation with both Databricks and Snowflake providing enterprise alternatives. Clean rooms are secure environments designed to allow multiple parties to collaborate on data analysis without exposing sensitive details of data. They serve as a sandbox where participants can perform computations on shared datasets while keeping raw […]
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 […]
From Accommodation to Expectation – How Inclusive Design Becomes Universal
Good design doesn’t just solve problems, it anticipates needs. At its best, design quietly adapts to the full spectrum of human experience, often without fanfare. That’s the power of inclusive design: it begins by addressing specific challenges for people with disabilities, and over time, becomes a universal standard that benefits everyone. Designing for the Margins […]
From Inclusive Design to Universal Design – Building a Foundation for Everyone
At first glance, Inclusive Design and Universal Design may seem like interchangeable terms. But dig deeper, and you’ll find a dynamic relationship—one where Inclusive Design creates multiple pathways, and Universal Design weaves them into seamless solutions that work for everyone. Understanding this progression helps us design with more intention, empathy, and impact. What Is Inclusive […]
Exploring Lucidworks Fusion and Coveo Using Apache Solr
Introduction Today’s modern digital world, enterprise search solutions are critical for unlocking the value of vast and diverse data. Lucidworks Fusion and Coveo stand out as two leading platforms that leverage Apache Solr’s robust search capabilities, each bringing unique strengths to the table. This article explores how these platforms use Apache Solr and their features, […]
Salesforce Marketing Cloud Engagement vs. Oracle Eloqua
How to Choose the Right Marketing Automation Platform Today’s marketers are under more pressure than ever: deliver highly personalized customer experiences, drive revenue growth, and do it all with fewer resources. Marketing automation platforms promise to help. At a first glance, Salesforce Marketing Cloud Engagement and Oracle Eloqua seem similar. But look closer, and key […]
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 […]