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Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
CData Unveils No-Code Snowflake Integration Accelerator to Cut Data Pipeline Build Time by 90%
New solution simplifies enterprise data integration, speeding insights and driving faster ROI CHAPEL HILL, N.C., June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CData Software, a leading provider of data connectivity and integration solutions, today announced the launch of the CData Snowflake Integration Accelerator, a comprehensive solution designed to simplify and accelerate data integration for Snowflake customers. With this new offering, enterprises can reduce integration build times by up to 90%, enabling faster insights and maximizing the value of their Snowflake investments. Snowflake's Data Cloud is a powerful platform for unifying data, analytics, and AI workloads. However, many organizations face challenges integrating data from diverse enterprise systems into Snowflake due to the complexity of traditional ETL processes and the necessity of integrating complex systems spanning on-premises, cloud-based, and private cloud infrastructures. The CData Snowflake Integration Accelerator addresses these challenges by providing no-code data ingestion, transformations and live connectivity to Snowflake data. The solution stands out from other integration options by offering unparalleled deployment flexibility and ETL automation, alongside scalable and transparent pricing that is independent of data volume. "Snowflake is transforming how organizations manage and analyze data, but the complexity of integrating enterprise data in hybrid and multi-cloud environments can slow down time-to-value," said Manish Patel, Chief Product Officer, CData. "With the CData Snowflake Integration Accelerator, we're empowering organizations to unlock the full potential of their Snowflake investments by simplifying data integration for real-world tech stacks." Overview of Snowflake Solution Toolkits The CData Snowflake Integration Accelerator includes three purpose-built toolkits designed to automate data integration processes and provide live access to Snowflake data: Snowflake Ingestion Toolkit: Accelerate data ingestion into Snowflake by 10x with no-code Change Data Capture (CDC) from over 270 sources, including APIs, databases, and SaaS platforms. This toolkit supports live integration from sales, marketing, financial, and other business systems via Snowflake external tables, with additional support for Iceberg Tables and staging. Live Snowflake Data Access Toolkit: Enable standards-based live connectivity to Snowflake from any application, with native integration capabilities for Microsoft tools like SSAS, SSRS, and SSIS. This toolkit also supports integration with Salesforce through Lightning Connect, enabling seamless access to Snowflake data across the Salesforce ecosystem. Cortex AI Integration Toolkit: Ingest from structured and semi-structured data with real-time connectivity to power AI-driven workflows in Snowflake Cortex AI. With instant AI-ready data pipelines from any enterprise source, Cortex AI has immediate access to prepared data for advanced analytics and decision-making. The toolkit also supports programmatic orchestration of data pipelines, enabling agentic models and integration with Cortex AI's AI-driven insights, while real-time data processing with Change Data Capture (CDC) ensures that Cortex AI operates on the most up-to-date data. Customer Success: Empower Services Empower Services, a leading provider of healthcare analytics, leveraged the CData Snowflake Integration Accelerator to transform their data pipelines. By replacing brittle, manual workflows with CData's no-code solution, Empower reduced job runtimes by 91% from 90 minutes to just 8 minutes and eliminated manual table mapping. This enabled faster data ingestion into Snowflake and positioned Empower to support modern, AI-enabled use cases like Streamlit applications and Cortex AI for clinician documentation. "What I really appreciate about CData is how it pushes through table creation and eliminates so much of the manual work I had to do with SSIS and Talend. It's just a better, faster solution," said Ken Carter, Senior Director of Data and Analytics at Empower Services. About CData Software CData Software is a leading provider of data access and connectivity solutions. Our self-service data products and connectivity solutions provide universal access to live data from hundreds of popular on-premises and cloud applications. Millions of users worldwide rely on CData to enable advanced analytics, boost cloud adoption, and create a more connected business. Consumable by any user, accessible within any application, and built for all enterprises, CData is redefining data-driven business. Learn more at or reach a representative via email at info@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE CData Software Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Time of India
7 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
TCS reorganises structure, splits AI business unit for higher growth
Mumbai: The country's largest IT services company TCS has split its AI. Cloud business unit into two dedicated verticals, eyeing higher growth from untapped market potential, a senior official has said. In what is being seen as a bet on artificial intelligence (AI) opportunity, the Tata Group company has formed a dedicated business unit focused on the area, while the second one will be dedicated to Cloud, senior officials have said. The business, formed about two years ago, has been delivering higher growth than the TCS average, but a need was felt to double down the focus. Siva Ganesan, who is heading the newly created AI Data unit, said AI is getting more pervasive by the day and featuring in every conversation now, and added that it is only expected to get bigger and more intense as we go ahead. "For us, the volume and the vibrancy of activity we are seeing in the AI and data space has grown manyfold in the last 12 months," he told PTI, declining to share details by numbers as the company does not break up AI revenue in reporting. He said that this would be like a central unit, a repository of all AI things. The company is hiring specialist AI talent from the market who are proficient and also focusing on training the existing talent within the organisation by revamping the training curriculum. The company feels that there is significant growth potential and a wide untapped market for both, AI and Cloud, officials said, pointing out that this is the reason to have dedicated business units. An official said that data is being made a part of the AI business unit because both are closely linked and explained that in many cases where the data landscape of organisations may not be ready to deal with AI, TCS can offer its services as a combined proposition. Ganesan was the chief of the unit earlier, while Krishna Mohan, the deputy head of the will now head the cloud unit. Ashok Krish has been appointed as the global head of AI while Satish Byravan will be the global head of Data. The company aspires to grow "exponentially" in the evolving field of AI and capture the rapidly changing market, due to which it is "inevitable" to run AI as a focused and more close-to-domain unit, an official said.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bull flags, gold, bitcoin: What to watch on Wall Street today
There are a few things Wall Street is watching in the markets on Tuesday, May 27, including yields (^TYX), gold (GC=F), and bitcoin (BTC-USD). Yahoo Finance Markets and Data Editor Jared Blikre breaks it all down in the video above. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Morning Brief here. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
The Citizen
27-05-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
Makhubele shoots down Starlink as ‘frivolous' while Malatsi champions space for competition
The gazette signed by Malatsi last week aims to align the ownership requirements stipulated by Icasa and other B-BBEE regulations. Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Solly Malatsi sat with measured composure as members of the portfolio committee on Communications grilled his 'Starlink' proposal. Malatsi had been accused in recent days of gazetting a new regulation on procurement efficiency as a way to pave the way for international investors to circumvent the country's transformation objectives. uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party vowed to make Malatsi's appearance before the committee a difficult one, with many other committee members following their cue. Communications competition Malatsi and department officials gave a presentation on Tuesday on how the proposed regulation was formulated, stating that one of the main objectives was to create an environment where competition could thrive. 'It is the lack of competition in the market that appears to be the greatest impediment to lower prices for consumers,' the report stated. MK party member Colleen Makhubele disagreed with the assertion, using figures provided in the department's presentation. The department stated that there were 490 active individual electronic communications network services licences and roughly 2 200 class electronic communications network services licences in existence in South Africa. 'I think your reason for competition is flimsy, it's frivolous. It should have not even have been raised in this platform,' said Makhubele. 'What you should be doing is to ensure these 490 are empowered enough to create good competition for the dominant [companies],' she added. Policy directive for Icasa Regulation 17.8 was gazetted on 23 May, sparking the theory that Malatsi's decision had been the result of discussions between officials from South Africa and the US that week. The department's presentation showed that the Competition Commission issued a Data Services Market Inquiry (DSMI) report on 2 December 2019. 'Amongst others, the DSMI report observed that high prices may also be caused by hindrances to effective competition, regardless of the cost level,' the presentation stated. The report advised that a policy directive should be formulated and issued to the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa), with the proposed regulation being the result. Malatsi said that since being appointed minister, the department set a timeline for the policy directive process to be finalised by mid-June. 'We are now in May, and we have gazetted the regulation in the third week of May. It is the following of a due process that has been taking place for some time,' said Malatsi. 'Whenever any new leader assumes responsibility, you start with the landscape. You identify where you think there are areas that require that clarity, intervention or review,' he explained. No digital inclusion Makhubele was in passionate opposition to that position, declaring that the process was not transparent and was devoid of detailed stakeholder engagement. She called the failure to provide digital services to the rural areas a 'disgrace', stressing that there had been no digital inclusion, no growth and no universal access to digital services. On deadlines, Makhubele said the department had failed to meet every deadline set for digital migration, including the 31 March 2025 deadline set by Malatsi himself. The EFF followed Makhubele's cue, stating that it would pursue every legal avenue available to stop the proposal and said it would not 'allow policy to be rewritten in Washington.' Committee members accused the US of 'demonising' South Africa, and the EFF suggested that allowing a relaxation of the 30% equity share would be tantamount to 'allowing them to operate in this country for free'. Alignment Malatsi accused his detractors of 'audience exhibitioning' and was adamant that he was not bullied or pressured into signing the gazette. 'And I underscore that point, because the events that predate this week are important to take into consideration if we are going to deal fairly and substantively with the issue at play,' said the minister. 'My duty is to ensure the alignment between the codes, the regulations and fulfilment of all our national laws,' he added. Law firm Webber Wentzel explained that telecommunications and media licensees must apply one set of criteria on how they measure their transformation requirements. The firm clarified that Icasa regulations require individual licensees to have at least 30% historically disadvantaged ownership, while class licensees need to be Level 4 B-BBEE compliant, but without a minimum equity ownership percentage. 'Alignment between the Icasa rules and the B-BBEE framework would allow licensees to measure the extent to which Black people have an ownership interest based on a single set of rules.,' Webber Wentzel stated. The gazette is currently in the 30-day window for public comment phase, and Malatsi vowed to consider all submissions. NOW READ: MK party threatens Malatsi with court action if Starlink gazette not scrapped
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Zimmer Biomet Appoints Kevin Thornal as Group President, Global Businesses and the Americas
WARSAW, Ind., May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZBH), a global medical technology leader, today announced the appointment of Kevin Thornal as Group President, Global Businesses and the Americas. Reporting to Chairman-Elect, President and CEO Ivan Tornos, Mr. Thornal will join the Company on July 1, 2025 to oversee the Americas commercial organization and lead business strategy and execution for its global Knees, Hips, S.E.T. and Data, Technology, and Enabling Solutions units. "Kevin is an incredible addition to our leadership team at an exciting time for our Company," said Mr. Tornos. "He brings a bold desire to win and a demonstrated track record of delivering consistently strong growth, driving commercial excellence and building high-performing teams. I am confident his breadth and depth of experience will serve us well as we work together to elevate our U.S. performance and commercial execution, deliver value for all stakeholders, and advance our Mission of alleviating pain and improving the quality of life for people around the world." Mr. Thornal is a seasoned leader with more than 20 years of experience in the medical technology, orthopedics and diagnostics industries. Prior to his most recent role as CEO and President of Nevro Corp., Mr. Thornal spent nine years at Hologic, Inc., where he held several leadership positions of increasing responsibility including Group President of Global Diagnostic Solutions. At Hologic, Inc., Mr. Thornal led the Diagnostic Solutions division during the COVID-19 pandemic and oversaw global teams in R&D, operations and commercial as the company rapidly launched new products, consistently delivered double-digit growth and expanded its international footprint. Mr. Thornal also has a deep understanding of the orthopedics industry, developed during his tenure at Stryker Corp., where he held roles of increasing responsibility in sales, marketing and corporate business development from 2004 to 2014. As head of North American sales for Stryker's Interventional Spine business, Mr. Thornal led his team to achieve sustained double-digit growth. "I could not be more excited to return to orthopedics and join Zimmer Biomet on the journey to becoming the boldest company in medical technology," said Mr. Thornal. "There's a tremendous opportunity to address key unmet needs in musculoskeletal health by helping more customers and patients access the Company's robust new product pipeline. I look forward to working with this talented team, contributing to Zimmer Biomet's culture of collaboration and innovation and delivering meaningful outcomes for patients and customers around the world." Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking StatementsThis news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning Zimmer Biomet's expectations, plans, prospects, and product and service offerings, including new product launches and potential clinical successes. Such statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of management and are subject to significant risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially. For a list and description of some of such risks and uncertainties, see Zimmer Biomet's periodic reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included in Zimmer Biomet's filings with the SEC. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and Zimmer Biomet disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Readers of this news release are cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements, since there can be no assurance that these forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate. This cautionary statement is applicable to all forward-looking statements contained in this news release. About Zimmer BiometZimmer Biomet is a global medical technology leader with a comprehensive portfolio designed to maximize mobility and improve health. We seamlessly transform the patient experience through our innovative products and suite of integrated digital and robotic technologies that leverage data, data analytics and artificial intelligence. With 90+ years of trusted leadership and proven expertise, Zimmer Biomet is positioned to deliver the highest quality solutions to patients and providers. Our legacy continues to come to life today through our progressive culture of evolution and innovation. For more information about our product portfolio, our operations in 25+ countries and sales in 100+ countries or about joining our team, visit or follow on LinkedIn at or X / Twitter at MediaInvestors Heather Zoumas-Lubeski 445-248-0577 David DeMartino 646-531-6115 Zach Weiner 908-591-6955 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
