IBM DataStax Lunch Seminar

Running Apache Cassandra at scale is powerful, but it often comes with a heavy "operations tax"—manual tuning, complex upgrades, and infrastructure headaches. The real question is: is your team spending their time managing nodes, or building innovation?

We would like to invite you to an exclusive lunch seminar where we dive into why leading enterprises are moving from standard Cassandra to DataStax, and how the latest product updates are fueling the next generation of AI-driven applications.

While Cassandra is a world-class engine, DataStax is the enterprise-grade vehicle built for the finish line. Here are three reasons why the switch is a game-changer:

• Zero Operations: With DataStax Astra DB, you get a true serverless experience. Eliminate the burden of manual scaling, patching, and maintenance.
• AI & Vector Search: DataStax has pioneered built-in Vector Search, making it the premier platform for building RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) and Generative AI solutions.
• Performance & Security: Benefit from advanced monitoring, 24/7 expert support, and enhanced security features that the open-source version simply doesn't provide.

We are proud to feature Sami Kaksonen, DataStax Solution Engineer, as our guest speaker. Sami is an expert at bridging the gap between complex data architecture and real-world business value.
10:30 - Drop-in & Welcome

11:00 - Intro to DataStax & Cassandra DataStax – Why world-leading companies like Netflix, Uber, Apple, and Swedish Payment Solutions have chosen Cassandra.

11:15 - Live Demo: Future-Proofing your Data – A deep dive into the latest DataStax features and roadmap.

11:35 - AI-Ready Data – Leveraging Vector Search to accelerate your Generative AI projects.

11:45 - Interactive Q&A – Ask your toughest technical questions to Sami and the team.

12:00 – 13:00: Lunch & Networking – Join us for a complimentary lunch and continue the conversation with your peers.

Free event & lunch. Register now.

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