SPARK 3.0 Just in Time for Next Week’s Spark Summit !

by Andrea Bacqué | Jun 19, 2020 | Apache Spark, Apache Spark Cafe, Customer Experience, Python, SAS, Solutions

The Wise With Data Team have been eagerly anticipating Spark 3.0’s release and it is official as of today.  As experts in open source data science, we’d like to share what to expect with Spark 3.0. Also a reminder that Spark Summit 2020 is next week… What are we...

Brute Force Unwise for SAS to PySpark Conversion

by Andrea Bacqué | May 28, 2020 | Apache Spark, Python, SAS, Solutions

As Enterprises look to rationalize investments and re-architect technology stacks, their data needs to be open and accessible – not locked into closed formats or proprietary systems. In the world of data science, Apache Spark stands out as the clear leader with...

Dispelling Confusion Around the Future of Data Science

by Andrea Bacqué | May 14, 2020 | Apache Spark, Customer Experience, Python, SAS, Solutions

The future of data science can be confusing – there’s so many options when it comes to advanced analytics. Big data initiatives have been my focus for decades now and I think I have an idea of where things are headed. Of course, this is just my opinion but...

Where to Focus Intelligent Automation Given Covid-19

by Andrea Bacqué | May 4, 2020 | Apache Spark, Python, SAS, Solutions

As many are pointing out, the pandemic is causing major global distribution shifts. For those working with advance analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence programs, this pandemic is messing up any confidence of historical data used with predictive...

What is SPROCKET SearchParty? How does it work?

by Bryan Chuinkam | Apr 27, 2020 | Apache Spark, Apache Spark Cafe, Python, SAS, Solutions

I would like to introduce you to SPROCKET SearchParty, the first step in the SPROCKET automated migration solution. What is SPROCKET SearchParty? SPROCKET SearchParty plays an important function in planning your SAS to PySpark code conversion. It identifies and...

WiseWithData Makes PPE for CHEO

by Andrea Bacqué | Apr 20, 2020 | Apache Spark, Customer Experience

WiseWithData partners with OttawaMakesPPE, a group of volunteers working closely with Ottawa-area health organizations and the maker community to get approved PPE – personal protective equipment – in use by people on the frontlines. Ian J. Ghent,...