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AI writes code faster, but delivery hasn't moved. Learn why a governed AI software lifecycle, not more coding tools, is what turns intent into safely shipped software.
Carter Holmes
July 1, 2026

AI Can Write the Code. It Can't Own the Change

Rolling out AI coding tools isn't the same as making delivery AI-powered. A coding tool speeds up authorship; a lifecycle governs change. Here's why the difference decides whether software ships safely, and what a governed AI lifecycle actually looks like.

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Only 4 in 33 enterprise AI pilots reach production, and the reason is rarely the tech. Here are the 10 approval blockers, and the move that clears each.‍
Carter Holmes
June 2, 2026

10 Blockers to Getting Enterprise AI Approved (and How to Clear Each)

Most enterprise AI initiatives don't fail in the build. They fail in the gap between "the pilotworks" and "we're allowed to run it," and IDC found that only four of every 33 AI pilots ever reach production. This piece walks through the ten blockers that stop AI getting approved, from no one owning the decision to security reviews that run as open-ended investigations, and gives you the  concrete move that clears each. The pattern underneath all ten is the same: approval is not a test of whether your AI is good, but whether you can prove it was controlled.

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Discover how CloudGeometry harnesses the power of Amazon Kinesis for advanced data architectures. Explore the benefits of real-time data streaming and its versatile applications in various industries.
David Fishman
April 1, 2019

APN awards CloudGeometry Amazon Kinesis Service Designation for advanced data architectures

The AWS Partner Network (APN) has endorsed ElevationData, the CloudGeometry company specializing in data engineering and data science pipelines, as a Designated Service Provider...

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Discover how CloudGeometry simplifies and optimizes database migration to the cloud. Learn about the benefits of AWS Database Migration Services for secure and cost-effective migrations.
David Fishman
February 22, 2019

AWS Partner Network Recognizes CloudGeometry as Certified Service Provider for Database Migration Services

We are proud to announce that the AWS Partner Network (APN) has certified us as a Designated Service Provider for AWS Database Migration Services. These AWS credentials...

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Discover how data science pipelines revolutionize healthcare data management, addressing the challenges of chronic disease and complex healthcare systems. Learn how automation, analytics, and AI empower personalized care in the era of bigger-faster data.
Michael Philip
February 15, 2019

Beyond Big Data for Health Care with Data Science Pipelines

By now, the consensus view of Big Data is that bigger doesn’t translate into better. It’s a more subtle irony that in the face of bigger and faster data, data science is still vexingly difficult...

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Learn how DataOps bridges the gap between software development and infrastructure operations. Explore the challenges and benefits of managing data pipelines and embracing iterative development in the era of bigger-faster data.
David Fishman
December 25, 2018

From DevOps to DataOps

Modern software development runs at a faster pace than ever before. As cloud computing divides winners and losers in the data-driven marketplace, converging applications and their data with the infrastructure they run on makes more…

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CloudGeometry achieves Advanced Consulting partner status in the AWS Partner Network (APN). Discover our proven AWS expertise and expanded Data Services practice. Solve platform challenges with our managed engineering services. Learn more!
Michael Philip
December 18, 2018

CloudGeometry is now an AWS Advanced Consulting Partner

We’re excited to announce that CloudGeometry has been recognized by the AWS Partner Network (APN) as a Certified Advanced Consulting partner! Achieving Advanced status required that we meet strict requirements that demonstrate our proven AWS expertise, technical proficiency, and effectiveness…

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Unleash the power of data-centric systems at scale. Our consultancy offerings empower data-driven companies with efficient data engineering and science pipelines. Accelerate data exploration, improve quality, and achieve continuous agility. Learn more!
Michael Philip
December 17, 2018

Introducing our new Data Engineering & Data Science Pipeline Practice Offerings

We’re excited to add new new expert consultancy offerings focused on helping data-driven companies unleash the velocity and power of modern data-centric systems at scale. Our goal for this practice is to make life easier…

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Discover the key factors for successful agile implementation with remote teams across different time zones. Learn how to effectively handle complexity, foster team structure, ensure knowledge transfer, and close communication gaps.
Michael Philip
November 20, 2018

Time-boxing across time zones: Agile with remote teams

Agile methodologies are now recognized as a structured way to work through ambiguous and complex software problems with evolving solution requirements. Practices such as sprints, backlogs, timeboxing, scrum, can be applied in a variety of…

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Discover the power of native Kubernetes support for Spark in processing big data. Learn how the integration of Kubernetes and Spark enhances scalability, resource management, and flexibility. Read now!
Alex Ulyanov
November 1, 2018

When Kubernetes met Spark: what native Kubernetes support means for “big data” and data science

The recent news from Wall Street about the merger of two of the original “big data” companies, Cloudera and Hortonworks (now called “Cloudera”) made a lot of noise across the Big Tech Finance marketplace, certainly here in Silicon Valley. But…

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Discover how Proxmox, an open-source virtualization platform, combined with automation, simplifies cloud infrastructure management. Learn to automate VM provisioning and lifecycle tasks. Read now!
David Fishman
October 10, 2018

Hands-on cloud lifecycle virtualization for hands-free automation

The good news about modern virtualization technologies like KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) and containers (e.g., LXC) is that you get almost limitless options for spinup and teardown of clusters, machines, networks and so on. That’s also the bad…

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Explore the benefits and considerations of using Amazon EKS for Kubernetes on AWS. Learn about integration with AWS services, cost considerations, system redesign, and recommended use cases.
Alex Ulyanov
September 17, 2018

Figuring out if Kubernetes on AWS (EKS) is right for you: Second of 2 posts

Note: This is part two of a two-part series on Amazon EKS. ICYMI, here's a comprehensive intro overview get you up top speed on EKS: “Ten things to know about Kubernetes on AWS”.) By this…

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Discover the essential things you need to know about Kubernetes on Amazon EKS. From supported instance types to network performance, get expert insights for a successful deployment. Read part one of our two-part series now!
Alex Ulyanov
September 17, 2018

Ten things to know about Kubernetes on Amazon (EKS): First of 2 posts

Note: This is part one of a two-part series on Amazon EKS; to see a more in-depth review and recommendations, see Part II: “Figuring out if Kubernetes on AWS (EKS) is right for you”

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Learn why data engineers are essential in solving complex business problems through data science. Discover how they build reliable data pipelines for efficient data-driven solutions.
David Fishman
August 5, 2018

The Data Science Myth is not about Data Scientists

This is true: big data is cheaper and faster, but harder; data scientists have the skills, and are in great demand. True, but only partially. Yes, data scientists make a huge difference, but if only they have the…

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