Vertica AI & Analytics 2024

On April 18 we organized a new event btProvider & Vertica by OpenText titled “AI and Analytics”. 

It was a private event dedicated to Data enthusiasts eager to explore the innovations of Analytics and Artificial Intelligence. 

In today’s era, technology is constantly changing and evolving, and Artificial Intelligence and data analysis play a crucial role in the progress of industries. 

In this context, participants engaged in captivating discussions, discovering valuable information and insights about the latest developments from Vertica by OpenText regarding the transformative power of AI.

Two experts in the field guided the entire discussion, Alexandru Savencu – CEO @btProvider, and Hamza Gürani Akbulut – Vertica Solution Architect and Business Development Manager @OpenText. They managed to deliver captivating presentations through which guests formed a clearer opinion and better understanding of the capabilities offered by Vertica with the help of Artificial Intelligence. 

Where and how did the event take place? 

The entire event took place at the Embassy of Canada in Romania. The dedicated team of diplomats and professionals are constantly promoting collaboration and mutual understanding through various services, including cultural events and support for local communities. 

Thus, it can be described as a place where new opportunities and educational intercultural exchanges facilitate collaboration between institutions, companies, and individuals from various sectors. It becomes an engine of innovation and sustainable development, contributing to building a strong and dynamic partnership between Canada and Romania. 

We feel honoured and delighted to have had the opportunity to host the event at the Embassy of Canada, and we are deeply grateful to Ambassador Gavin Buchan for their hospitality and support. The ambassador emphasized the importance of our field and the impact that data analysis and Artificial Intelligence have on today’s business world. It was a remarkable experience. 

What were the key themes of the event? 

What is Vertica by OpenText and how has it evolved? 

→ Vertica is a top data analysis platform known for its high performance and scalability. Its ability to handle large and complex volumes of data, along with its flexibility in different environments, places it at the forefront of the industry. 

Founded in 2005, Vertica has become a benchmark in data analysis. In 2014, it introduced FlexZone for more flexible data management. In 2015, it integrated machine learning technologies. The year 2017 marked the launch of Vertica Eon Mode, bringing cloud scalability. Integration with Kubernetes came in 2022, followed by significant improvements in 2023, including External Tables. 

The Importance of Big Data for AI 

→ Big Data provides massive volumes of data, and Artificial Intelligence processes them to generate insights and intelligent solutions. By combining the two, organizations can make better decisions and develop innovations that meet current and future needs. The importance of Big Data is illustrated by the 7Vs: Volume, Velocity, Variety, Veracity, Variability, Visualization, and Value. Additionally, concepts such as scalability, flexibility, machine learning integration, and support for distributed computing are included in its description. 

How Vertica transforms data into opportunities for its clients: 

Exemplifying the benefits and capabilities in domains such as Retail, Consumer Goods, Distribution, Betting & Gaming, and HoReCa. 

Use cases: 

→ Philips – Zero unplanned downtime prevents unplanned stops of medical imaging systems through monitoring and predictive analysis. Collecting and processing data from devices to identify potential issues, reducing costs and impact on patients. 

→ Celonis – Multi-Cloud Architecture makes it easy to adapt to various cloud requirements, and Kubernetes allows developers to create subclusters in different clouds with just a few simple changes. 

Vertica’s AI-Powered Features: 

Dynamic Plots 

Responsive Plots 

Static Plots 

btProvider has been a Vertica Partner since 2016 and became the only Gold Partner on the Romanian market. btProvider has a team of certified professionals implementing Vertica and producing value for the companies working with it.

As a Gold Partner, btProvider is deeply involved in commercial activities such as training, deployments on-premise, cloud or hybrid, implementations, outsourcing services, and non-commercial activities such as webinars and public events.

The future belongs to the faster ones, and Vertica delivers the fastest, most scalable advanced analytics platform, forever independent from the underlying infrastructure.

Don’t forget! Data is your superpower!

So, if you also believe in the revolutionary power of data, we look forward to seeing you at our next events.