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Your data applications, contained and maintained

It’s time to stop proclaiming that “cloud native is the future”. Kubernetes has just celebrated its 10 year anniversary, and 76% of respondents to the latest CNCF Annual Survey reported that they have adopted cloud native technologies, like containers, for much or all of their production development and deployment. Cloud native isn’t the future – it’s here and now. Data-intensive workloads are no exception.

Digital transformation in logistics with edge AI | Data & AI Masters | Rehrig Pacific Company

Rehrig Pacific is an industry leader in waste, recycling and supply chain solutions. With an origin story that dates back to 1913, Rehrig has made its mark as a provider of sustainable packaging products. The company produces reusable, returnable plastic assets that integrate with smart material handling equipment to create end to end delivery solutions for the industries they serve.

How to benchmark your database management system | Data & AI Masters | Canonical

In this talk Mohamed Nsiri will provide a step-by-step guide on how to perform a benchmark of a given database management system configuration. We will explain how to assess the performance impact of a change (in memory, cpu speed, etc.) and how to universally compare different setups. The workshop will cover various factors that can significantly impact the performances of your databases including number of concurrent users, workload pattern and more.

What to know when procuring Linux laptops

Technology procurement directly influences business success. The equipment you procure will determine how your teams deliver projects and contribute to your success. So what does being “well-equipped” look like in the world of Linux laptops? In this blog, we’ll lay down the best practices for procurement professionals who have been tasked with procuring Linux laptops.

Building RAG with enterprise open source AI infrastructure

One of the most critical gaps in traditional Large Language Models (LLMs) is that they rely on static knowledge already contained within them. Basically, they might be very good at understanding and responding to prompts, but they often fall short in providing current or highly specific information.

Secure Your Cloud Journey: Google Cloud & Ubuntu Pro for Enhanced Protection

Discover how Google Cloud and Ubuntu Pro enhance cloud security. With Google Cloud’s robust infrastructure and advanced analytics, plus Ubuntu Pro’s 12 years of security patching and compliance features, you can confidently innovate while keeping your data safe. Simplify setup and focus on your business while we handle the security.

Intel the era of AI: business transformation with open source | Data & AI Masters

AI is transforming the way organizations work globally. It makes everyone look differently at all scales, from workstations to data centers and edge devices. Intel’s strategy heavily focuses on AI as the next milestone to drive innovation and enable other organizations to move their projects beyond experimentation.

Launch Ubuntu Pro on Spot Instances on AWS EC2

Ubuntu Pro on Spot Instances is now generally available—here’s how to launch it using the AWS EC2 console. This guide walks you through requesting and configuring a Spot Instance for secure, cost-effective operations. Ubuntu Pro provides out-of-the-box security and compliance features, making it an ideal choice for short-term workloads like AWS EC2 Spot Instances.

What is RAG?

In a 2020 paper, Patrick Lewis and his research team introduced the term RAG, or retrieval-augmented generation. This technique enhances generative AI models by utilizing external knowledge sources such as documents and extensive databases. RAG addresses a gap in traditional Large Language Models (LLMs). While traditional models rely on static knowledge already contained within them, RAG incorporates current information that serves as a reliable source of truth for LLMs.