Visualization

Databricks Lakebase: Unlock Operational Data for AI and Analytics

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What Is “Lakebase” and Why It Matters Now The evolution of enterprise data platforms has moved from traditional data warehouses to data lakes, and more recently to the lakehouse model. Platforms like Databricks have helped drive this shift by combining scalable cloud storage with open data management technologies such as Delta Lake, enabling analytics, machine learning, and […]

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Unlock Industrial Time Series Analytics Using Open-Source InfluxDB

Business Intelligence, Historians, Visualization /

Time-Series Data in Industrial Operations  Industrial operations generate large volumes of time-stamped data from PLCs, DCS, SCADA systems, and edge devices. Measurements such as pressure, temperature, flow, and equipment states are captured continuously across assets and processes, creating high-frequency data streams that require specialized storage and fast time-based access.  When organizations modernize their OT data

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MetaFactor’s Manual Data Entry App: One Powerful and Intuitive Tool

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Overview In the evolving landscape of industrial operations, the ability to capture accurate, timely data remains a cornerstone of operational excellence, especially when it comes to assets and systems that rely on consistent monitoring. While automated data collection from sensors and IoT devices has become the norm, manual data entry still plays a critical role

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Automate and Enforce Data Quality with Delta Live Tables

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Introduction: The Evolution of Data Pipelines Data pipelines are essential to modern analytics and digital operations across industries, from financial services to healthcare. In the oil and gas industry, data pipelines are particularly valuable because they power seismic data interpretation, real-time IoT sensor monitoring from rigs and pipelines, and regulatory reporting on emissions and sustainability.

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Transforming Wind Farms: How AI and Data Analytics Unlock Efficiency

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Introduction Modern wind farms face complex operational challenges, dynamic weather conditions, variable wind patterns, and the wear and tear of turbine components. To manage this complexity, AI and data analytics offer powerful tools: they can analyze sensor and geospatial data in real time, predict equipment failures before they happen, and suggest optimum turbine configurations for

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SSRS Deprecation: Unlock a Future-Ready Migration With MetaFactor

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Introduction: What Is SSRS and How Does It Compare to Power BI?  SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) is a Microsoft reporting tool used to create, manage, and deliver paginated reports. These reports are typically formatted for printing and follow a fixed layout, making them well suited for operational, financial, and compliance reporting. SSRS includes features

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DataParc: Real-Time Analytics and Visual Intelligence Made Simple

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Introduction  In process manufacturing, fast and intuitive access to plant data is essential for informed decision-making. As Calgary OSIsoft PI Experts, we understand the value of streamlined data analysis and real-time visibility. dataPARC is a modern operations intelligence platform that integrates a high-speed time-series historian with advanced visualization tools, empowering everyone from operators to corporate

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From Excel to Dataverse: A Powerful Data Transformation

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An engineering consulting firm needed to upgrade wiring and monitoring systems across three U.S. gas plants. Right away, they hit a major roadblock: all input/output (IO) data lived in one massive, clunky Excel spreadsheet. It was stored on a shared drive and passed between engineers, managers, and site staff. At MetaFactor, we are Calgary Power

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