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Unlock Data Analytics for Dynamic Workloads with Vertica 9.1

Soniya Shah, Information Developer
May 10, 2018

This blog post was authored by Sanjay Baronia. Today, cloud infrastructure has made it easier for organizations to consume services and deploy business applications with a pay-as-you-go, OPEX model. This provides a number of incentives to move data to the cloud, especially for variable workloads and use cases that require heavy compute for finite periods...

How do you use Vertica analytics and machine learning today?

Soniya Shah, Information Developer
May 4, 2018

One of the coolest aspects of Vertica is its in-database machine learning functionality. As part of our third round of product management surveys, we're asking you to take the time to answer how you use Vertica analytics today. We're hoping to get answers we can use to expand upon our growing analytics and machine learning...

Vertica in Eon Mode Paper Accepted for ACM SIGMOD/PODS Conference

Soniya Shah, Information Developer
May 4, 2018

Every year, the ACM SIGMOD/PODS conference is held as a forum for database researchers, developers, and users to explore innovations in the field and exchange ideas. The conference is an opportunity for thought leaders to talk with each other and hear from one another through presentations, workshops, and tutorials. This year, Ben Vandiver, Shreya Prasad,...
Programmer

Constantly Inspired #StandUp #LiftUp

Soniya Shah, Information Developer
May 1, 2018

This blog post was authored by Crystal North. Wow. I have spent the last month reflecting every single work day as to why I love my job. I started this personal focus because I had read one too many status updates on LinkedIn that just seemed so unauthentic, so negative, or so salesy. I wanted...
Data Gals

What is it like being a girl in a room of many boys?

Soniya Shah, Information Developer
March 26, 2018

This blog post was authored by Crystal Farley (North). I volunteered to be the Chairperson for the virtual chapter of DataGals because I think connecting women across the world is a great way to continue to #PushforProgress. Why not bridge the gap and create a community where we encourage diversity and inclusion of everyone that...

Use MERGE to Update 1 Million Rows in 2 Seconds

Moshe Goldberg, Vertica System Engineer
May 22, 2017

This blog post was co-authored by Yassine Faihe, Michael Flower, and Moshe Goldberg. Updating One Million Records in Two Seconds To illustrate the true power of MERGE, this article describes how we used MERGE to demonstrate Vertica's performance at scale. SQL MERGE statements combine INSERT and UPDATE operations. They are a great way to update...
Machine Learning programmer in glasses looks at graphs

I Love DIY Projects

Joy King, VP Product & GTM Strategy, Vertica
April 17, 2015

I love DIY projects. I love watching the YouTube videos, scouring the web for advice from others, and learning new skills. The innovation and creativity that’s out there is amazing! Plus, DIY projects save money, sometimes a lot of money! This past month, we decided to build our own stone patio in the backyard …...