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Data Engineering|Apr 9, 2025

VirtusLab at Data Innovation Summit 2025: Let’s talk data, AI, and tea?

We’re excited to announce that VirtusLab will be attending the Data Innovation Summit 2025 as a Venue Partner! Whether you're deep into machine learning, curious about data maturity, or just looking for some good conversation (and maybe a cup of tea), we’d love to meet you there.

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Data Engineering|Apr 7, 2025

Are LLMs stealing the spotlight from classic Machine Learning?

The LLMs as we know them didn’t appear out of thin air. AI has roots dating back over 100 years, when early concepts like fuzzy logic emerged. Then came mathematical models that contributed to the development of neural networks. But will LLMs replace classic Machine Learning for good?

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Data Engineering|Jan 15, 2025

What is data transformation?

Data transformation involves altering, refining, and structuring information into a standardized and usable format. It plays a key role in enabling effective data analysis, supporting decision-making, and driving organizational growth. Read more about different types of data transformation, as well as its benefits and challenges.

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Data Engineering|Jan 10, 2025

How to manage data for your project? Comparing batch processing with stream processing.

In this article, we will compare two approaches to data processing, namely batch and stream processing. Each of them has different characteristics and serves different purposes, but we will attempt to break them down to help you decide which one would better suit your project.

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Business insights|Apr 25, 2023

How gradual engineering improvements deliver value and save costs

Data is a critical asset that provides valuable insights into customer behavior, market trends, and operational efficiency. However, managing big data can be a challenge. Businesses that struggle to do so effectively may face increased costs and missed growth opportunities. One way to stay competitive and grow is through gradual engineering improvements.

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Scala|Jul 22, 2022

Reconciling Spark APIs for Scala

Scala 3 gives you the tools to design the perfect Spark API. We proved it by creating the open-source library Iskra.

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