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What I'm Reading in the World of Data

What I'm Reading in the World of Data

The latest on universal databases, AI/ML-powered automation, data startups. Hadoop, and more

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John Foley
May 18, 2022
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Hello again Cloud Database Report friends and a special shout-out to our new subscribers. Did you know that for only $5 a month, you get the benefits of a paid subscription, which include advance peeks at things I’m working on? It’s also a great way to support my work as an independent tech journalist and analyst. Thank you!

I took a few days recently to travel to the Silicon Valley to visit my son, who just completed finals for his MS degree in AI. I also did a couple swims in the very cold San Francisco Bay as I get ready for the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon in early June. That’s Alcatraz with the lights on in the photo here.

Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay
Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay at dusk, photo by John Foley

So I had some time to catch up on my reading, and thought I’d share a few recommendations on interesting developments in our fast-moving world of data.

What I’m reading:

  • TileDB continues to grow its impressive list of investors, most recently adding Verizon Ventures. TileDB has developed a “uni…

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