Forte Spotlight: Data Engineering Takes Center Stage

As Forte Group's Chief Technology Officer, I am thrilled to share the latest advancements, innovations, and insights driving our commitment to technological excellence, empowering you to stay at the forefront of industry trends and developments.

-- Lucas Hendrich , CTO, Forte Group

CTO Spotlight

Data is at the heart of modern businesses. But managing it effectively is no small feat. Many organizations, regardless of size, struggle to build the infrastructure required to handle their growing data needs.?

Hiring and maintaining an in-house data engineering team can be both expensive and resource-intensive, often beyond the reach of smaller or rapidly scaling companies. Outsourced data engineering presents a practical solution, connecting businesses with skilled professionals who can develop and manage robust data pipelines without the need for internal hires.

Rather than simply reducing costs, outsourcing data engineering allows companies to make better use of their information, improving processes and driving innovation. Whether refining existing data workflows or rapidly scaling to meet new demands, outsourcing offers the flexibility and expertise needed to stay competitive.

Read our latest blog post, "Why Outsourced Data Engineering Is The Key to Scalable, Cost-Effective Solutions."

The Forte Group team specializes in building resilient data systems that are scalable, secure, and optimized for performance.?

To learn how we can help your organization, visit our Data Engineering solutions page.

Technology Spotlight

Leveraging our partnership with Databricks , we harness the platform's full spectrum of capabilities to elevate your data strategy to new heights. Our unique approach integrates Databricks' unified analytics platform with our custom software expertise, allowing us to deliver scalable and sophisticated solutions across data engineering, analytics, and machine learning.?

Our services ensure that you not only achieve but also sustain a competitive advantage in your respective markets.

As a Databricks partner, we pride ourselves on having a team of Databricks-certified engineers who possess a deep understanding of the platform. This expertise enables us to optimize data architectures, accelerate innovation, and streamline operations, all while reducing costs and enhancing security.?

Our commitment to excellence and continuous learning ensures that we remain at the forefront of data technology, making us the ideal partner for organizations looking to transform their data capabilities.

Learn about our Databricks Implementation & Data Engineering Services.?

Databricks Webinar

Databricks is hosting a webinar next week, "GenAI: The Shift to Data Intelligence."

Agenda:

• How to customize any LLM with your own enterprise data so it better understands your business
• How leaders from 7-Eleven, Providence and State Street have already deployed GenAI use cases, customized to their businesses
• Product demos of GenAI deployed in practical business use cases
• Open source AI and the future of Meta Llama foundation models

Register: https://www.databricks.com/resources/webinar/shift-general-data-intelligence

Industry Spotlight

Lee Barnes , our Chief Quality Officer presented a webinar last month titled "Key Considerations for Testing AI-enabled Systems."

As the use of AI continues to grow in software development, the importance of robust testing for AI-enabled systems cannot be overstated.

Lee's webinar looked at the nuances of testing AI systems, highlighting how it diverges from traditional software testing. He explored innovative techniques specifically designed for AI-enabled systems and discussed the unique risks and issues it presents.

Watch the recording:

Thank You

Thanks for reading – let me know what you thought of this month's issue. See you again next month.

– Lucas Hendrich, CTO, Forte Group