Niels Berglund

Interesting Stuff - Week 15, 2024

This week's tech insights: on Scalable databases in the cloud, Microsoft's new Redis alternative, and transformative AI developments in data engineering and autonomous agents. Dive into practical applications in finance and streaming technology, and don't miss our updates on the upcoming Data and AI Community Days.

Posted by nielsb on Sunday, April 14, 2024

Interesting Stuff - Week 14, 2024

Dive into this week's blog as we explore the forefront of Generative AI with RAG deep dives and Databricks' DBRX, alongside cutting-edge Streaming Analytics like Microsoft's Eventhouse. Plus, get a glimpse into the upcoming Data and AI Community Days.

Posted by nielsb on Sunday, April 7, 2024

Interesting Stuff - Week 13, 2024

In this week's blog: we explore groundbreaking advancements in Generative AI and data streaming, featuring insights from LlamaFactory to DBRX and the transformative potential of agentic workflows. Plus, get a sneak peek into Durban's upcoming Data and AI Community Day.

Posted by nielsb on Sunday, March 31, 2024

Interesting Stuff - Week 12, 2024

In this week's blog we explore the cutting-edge of tech: from the evolution of OLTP databases and AI-driven 'Self Learning GPTs' to Microsoft's AutoDev revolutionizing software development. Plus, get the highlights from Kafka Summit London 2024, where data streaming and Gen AI took center stage.

Posted by nielsb on Sunday, March 24, 2024

Interesting Stuff - Week 11, 2024

This week: featuring breakthroughs from causal graphs to LDB frameworks, RAGs, and the innovative RAT method. Plus, get excited for the upcoming Data and AI Community Day in Durban!

Posted by nielsb on Sunday, March 17, 2024

Interesting Stuff - Week 10, 2024

This week we explore groundbreaking advancements in Generative AI and Streaming, from revolutionizing sales with SalesGPT to Uber's scalable chat solutions. Plus, don't miss out on the upcoming Data and AI Community Day Durban, a must-attend for tech enthusiasts!

Posted by nielsb on Sunday, March 10, 2024

Interesting Stuff - Week 09, 2024

Dive into this week's blog for a tech-packed journey, from cutting-edge scalable systems and LLM data indexing to the latest in Apache Kafka and real-time sentiment analysis. Plus, get highlights from my Generative AI presentation at the Global Power Platform Bootcamp.

Posted by nielsb on Sunday, March 3, 2024

Interesting Stuff - Week 08, 2024

In this week's blog: We explore groundbreaking Generative AI innovations, from Andrej Karpathy's minbpe to OpenAI's Sora, and beyond. Discover how Meta's TestGen-LLM and the 'Mind Mapper' project are pushing the boundaries of technology and AI. Join me on a journey through the latest in AI that's reshaping our digital landscape.

Posted by nielsb on Sunday, February 25, 2024

Interesting Stuff - Week 07, 2024

In this week's blog: a whirlwind tour of Generative AI and Streaming Data Mesh innovations, from the depths of LLMs with llama.cpp to the pioneering Functionary model. Discover the transformative power of GraphRAG and SORA, and join me at the Global Power Platform Bootcamp 2024 for an exciting session on Microsoft Copilot Studio.

Posted by nielsb on Sunday, February 18, 2024

Interesting Stuff - Week 06, 2024

This week: James Serra's guide to data architectures, Microsoft's AI Controller Interface for LLMs, and Neil Avery's insights on Data Mesh with Kafka.

Posted by nielsb on Sunday, February 11, 2024

Technology musings about coding and data. Some topics: .NET, SQL Server, AI/ML, Big Data, Streaming, Kafka, Azure Data Explorer, and a lot more.