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What's New in InfluxDB 3.6: Ask AI, Simple Quick Start, and Smarter Automation

InfluxDB 3.6 is now available for both Core and Enterprise. This release introduces the 1.4 update to InfluxDB 3 Explorer, featuring the beta launch of Ask AI, along with new capabilities for simple startup and expanded functionality in the Processing Engine. InfluxDB 3 Core is free and open source, optimized for recent data, and licensed under MIT and Apache 2. InfluxDB 3 Enterprise extends Core with long-term data retention, clustering, fine-grained security, and management capabilities.

Exploring how PostgreSQL 18 conquered time with temporal constraints

Do you like working with time in your code? If yes, you’re likely one of the lucky ones who are blissfully unaware of how deep the rabbit hole goes. If you don’t like it, I have good news for you! Postgres can make working with time more enjoyable! The newly released temporal constraints let you easily maintain referential integrity across temporal relationships. That might seem simple, but it's kind of a big deal. Let’s explore it through an example.

From Logs to Insights: Observability with ClickHouse

Watch this session to learn why ClickHouse is a natural fit for observability pipelines and log analytics platforms. Includes a demo of Aiven for ClickHouse service. Relevant for DevOps and Platform Engineers, SREs and Observability/Monitoring Leads AIVEN DATA PLATFORM The Aiven Platform is more than a collection of open source services for streaming, storing and analyzing data. The platform ensures that all services run reliably and securely in the clouds of your choice, are observable, and can easily be integrated with each other and with external 3rd party tools.

The Role of Data Analytics in Modern Healthcare Compliance

Healthcare has always been about precision - in diagnosis, in treatment, and increasingly, in data. Yet, as hospitals, clinics, and private practices adopt more technology, they're also generating enormous volumes of sensitive information. With that growth comes a double-edged challenge: maintaining compliance while managing complexity. Regulatory standards like HIPAA, CMS billing requirements, and OIG oversight demand that every code, claim, and patient record be both accurate and auditable.

From Maintenance to Monitoring: Digital Tools for Better AC Management

The traditional approach to AC upkeep relied heavily on reactive maintenance, where technicians addressed issues only after they occurred. The digital age has ushered in an array of tools that make routine maintenance easy and employ advanced technologies for proactive monitoring. By integrating these tools into AC management practices, homeowners and businesses can improve system efficiency, reduce energy costs, and extend the lifespan of their equipment.

The Methodology Matters: A Deep Dive into How Tech Market Data is Collected

Ever wonder how tech companies seem to know exactly what you want before you do? That recommendation algorithm, the perfectly timed product launch, the way certain apps suddenly appear everywhere. It's not magic. It's data. But here's what most people don't realize: the way that data gets collected can make or break everything that comes after. The truth is, methodology isn't just some boring academic concept. It's the difference between making smart decisions and expensive mistakes.

Query Distinct Tag Values in Under 30ms with the InfluxDB 3 Distinct Value Cache

The Distinct Value Cache (DVC) available with InfluxDB 3 Core and InfluxDB 3 Enterprise lets you cache distinct values of specific columns and query those values in under 30ms. The DVC is an in-memory cache that stores distinct values of one or more columns in a table. It is typically used to cache distinct tag values, but you can also cache distinct field values.

Tools for analyzing company cash flows

Successful business management is impossible without a full understanding of how financial flows move within a company. Proper analytics helps identify weak points, forecast expenses, evaluate profitability, and make informed decisions. This is especially important for rapidly growing companies or those operating across multiple jurisdictions simultaneously. This allows companies to better control financial risks and respond promptly to changes..