By Nantoo Banerjee The US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, may have exceeded his brief by issuing a warning to India that the country can’t take its improved relationship with the United States for granted in the context of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, last week. The ambassador, […]
EARFUL expands to Japan, South Korea, North America and Macau in the next 12 months SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 July 2024 – EARFUL, the world’s first A.I.-powered brand protection platform, today announced its global expansion with the opening of new offices in Macau, Japan, Korea, and North America over the next 12 months. This expansion solidifies EARFUL’s position as the go-to solution for brands […]
AI-powered features to provide forecasts and recommendations to future hosting cities PARIS, FRANCE – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 July 2024 – Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, today announced that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will deploy its data-driven sustainability solution – Energy Expert – to help measure and analyze the electricity consumption at the competition venues of the forthcoming Olympic […]
SICO Capital, a prominent player in the financial services sector, has recently made headlines with the announcement of its new board of directors. The Bahrain-based investment firm unveiled its strategic move as part of a broader initiative to strengthen governance and leadership within the organization. The newly appointed board comprises seasoned professionals with extensive experience across various sectors crucial to SICO’s operations. Among them is Ms. Layla […]
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 July 2024 – LiveU, a global leader in bonded cellular technology for video uplinking and live streaming, proudly recognised Media Architects Pte Ltd for their outstanding performance at the annual LiveU Partners Meeting. Held on 27-28 May in Singapore to coincide with the esteemed Broadcast Asia trade show, the event highlighted Media Architects’ significant achievements and contributions to the industry. […]
Financial literacy initiatives are gaining momentum in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, aiming to empower individuals and businesses with essential financial knowledge. With a focus on enhancing economic resilience and stability, governments and organizations across GCC nations are intensifying efforts to educate and equip their populations with financial management skills. In recent years, several GCC countries have recognized the critical role of financial literacy in fostering […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 July 2024 – This summer, Tai Yau Plaza in Wan Chai transforms into a vibrant canvas for the “Genius Painter – Future Leader” exhibition, curated by Childlike Art and spotlighting the extraordinary talents of prodigious young artists. From July 15 to July 30, 2024, the public is invited to explore an awe-inspiring collection of artworks by children celebrated […]
16MW data center will support hyperscale demand; company hosts grand opening ceremony to celebrate milestone TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 July 2024 – Vantage Data Centers, a leading global provider of hyperscale data center campuses, today announced the grand opening of its first Taipei data center (TPE11). Located in the Taoyuan district of Taiwan, the 16MW facility can accommodate both cloud and high-density deployments, […]
New capabilities empower customers to run data-intensive workloads like GenAI and VMware environments more easily SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 July 2024 – NetApp® (NASDAQ: NTAP), the intelligent data infrastructure company, today announced the introduction of new capabilities designed for strategic cloud workloads including GenAI and VMware. These enhancements to NetApp data and storage services reduce the resources and risks for customers to manage these […]
Saudi Arabia has significantly increased its imports of heavy crude oil in recent months, a surprising shift in strategy for the world’s largest oil exporter. The kingdom’s decision to purchase more of the dirtiest form of crude comes amidst an exceptionally scorching summer, which has led to a surge in domestic electricity demand. To meet the unprecedented power consumption, Saudi Arabia has found it necessary to refine […]
Addressing food security in Nigeria and beyond KANO, NIGERIA – EQS Newswire – 11 July 2024 – Bühler, in collaboration with Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc, has opened a grains application center in Nigeria dedicated to processing local and ancient grains. This sustainable and transformative commitment was made based on the need to address food insecurity, not just in Nigeria, but progressively across the African continent. Today […]
COLORADO, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 July 2024 – With the rapid advancement of cryptocurrencies, scams targeting investors are on the rise. As a reputable cryptocurrency exchange, JUHBZ is dedicated to educating users about common scams and providing effective prevention strategies. This discussion will explore the various methods used by scammers and how to protect yourself, with a focus on the scam prevention strategies and […]
The marketing landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerging as the indispensable tool for businesses seeking a competitive edge. While AI has been making waves in various sectors, its impact on marketing is particularly profound. Experts contend that data is the lifeblood of effective AI-driven marketing. By harnessing the power of data, marketers can create highly targeted and personalized campaigns that resonate deeply […]
HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 July 2024 – VinFast is entering the European market with a strategic approach. The company’s C-segment VF 8 SUV prioritizes customer experience with a market-leading warranty, user-friendly technology features and advanced safety systems, combined with an expanding after-sales network. This strategic approach leverages VinFast’s diverse portfolio of SUVs, a category experiencing surging demand in Europe. The VF 8 itself […]
LinkedIn has expanded access to its AI-driven ‘Accelerate’ campaign tool to all brands globally. Previously available in limited testing, the platform’s automated system now allows marketers to create and optimize entire LinkedIn ad campaigns within minutes. Leveraging artificial intelligence, Accelerate analyzes a brand’s website, LinkedIn presence, and campaign goals to craft a comprehensive ad strategy. The tool automatically selects target audiences, designs creatives, and allocates budgets based […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 July 2024 – This news release is made by Johnson Electric Holdings Limited (“Johnson Electric” or the “Company” and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) for the business operations and selected unaudited financial information of the Group for the three months ended 30 June 2024. The Group’s sales for the quarter ended 30 June 2024 were US$935 million […]
BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 July 2024 – On June 28, Beijing time, CRRC unveiled a series of new energy locomotives for the first time globally in Beijing. A report on the carbon footprint of new energy locomotives was released, and the Initiative on Carbon Footprint of Rail Transit Equipment was proposed. CRRC unveils seven new energy locomotives for the first time 7 types […]
A crippling power shortage has plunged the nation into an unprecedented crisis, leaving millions grappling with prolonged blackouts and economic disruption. The crisis, which has intensified over the past week, is being attributed to a confluence of factors including soaring fuel prices, inadequate power generation, and a surge in electricity demand. Metropolitan cities and rural areas alike are bearing the brunt of the power cuts, with hospitals, […]
New Delhi – India’s escalating air pollution crisis is emerging as a silent public health catastrophe, experts warn. The country’s burgeoning industrialization and rapid urbanization, coupled with a heavy reliance on fossil fuels, have led to a dramatic deterioration in air quality. Cities across the nation are frequently enveloped in a toxic haze, posing severe health risks to millions of residents. Respiratory ailments, heart diseases, and even […]
Facing massive data growth, productivity app Notion ditched its traditional data pipeline for a custom-built data lake leveraging Apache Spark and Hudi on AWS. This new architecture slashed data ingestion time and unlocked millions in savings, paving the way for advanced features like AI.
Notion, the popular all-in-one workspace app, has seen explosive user growth, doubling its user data every 6-12 months. This surge presented a challenge for the company’s data infrastructure. Their existing system, which relied on Postgres for both online traffic (user requests) and offline traffic (data analytics and machine learning jobs), began to strain.
To address this, Notion built a new data pipeline in 2021 using Fivetran and Snowflake. While effective for initial data warehousing, this approach came with limitations. Maintaining hundreds of Fivetran connectors proved burdensome, and the data warehouse wasn’t optimized for Notion’s update-heavy workloads, leading to slow and expensive data ingestion. Additionally, the standard SQL interface of off-the-shelf data warehouses made implementing complex data transformations difficult.
To overcome these hurdles, Notion opted for a custom data lake solution. Their new architecture utilizes Debezium for data capture from Postgres, Apache Spark for data processing and transformation, AWS S3 for data storage, and Apache Hudi for managing updates in S3. This shift offers several advantages. Firstly, it significantly reduces data ingestion time from days to mere hours or minutes. Secondly, it delivers substantial cost savings, helping Notion reinvest in product development. Finally, the new data lake empowers Notion to integrate advanced features like AI into the application.
Notably, Notion hasn’t entirely abandoned Snowflake and Fivetran. They acknowledge Snowflake’s value for insert-heavy workloads and Fivetran’s effectiveness for specific use cases. However, their custom data lake built with open-source technologies provides the flexibility and scalability needed to support Notion’s ever-growing data needs.
