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14 Top Data Pipeline Key Terms Explained

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 Here are some key terms commonly used in data pipelines 1. Data Sources Definition: Points where data originates (e.g., databases, APIs, files, IoT devices). Examples: Relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL), APIs, cloud storage (S3), streaming data (Kafka), and on-premise systems. 2. Data Ingestion Definition: The process of importing or collecting raw data from various sources into a system for processing or storage. Methods: Batch ingestion, real-time/streaming ingestion. 3. Data Transformation Definition: Modifying, cleaning, or enriching data to make it usable for analysis or storage. Examples: Data cleaning (removing duplicates, fixing missing values). Data enrichment (joining with other data sources). ETL (Extract, Transform, Load). ELT (Extract, Load, Transform). 4. Data Storage Definition: Locations where data is stored after ingestion and transformation. Types: Data Lakes: Store raw, unstructured, or semi-structured data (e.g., S3, Azure Data Lake). Data Warehous...

5 Key Ideas on SAS Banking Analytics

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SAS is providing solutions for banking. Getting away with financial crime just got harder. The latest SAS Financial Crimes Suite arms institutions to detect potential suspicious activity more efficiently than ever. A new customer due diligence solution within the suite more accurately detects changes in a customer’s risk profile. Enhanced anti-money laundering and case management capabilities also make it easier to have a complete view of threats across an institution’s financial crimes investigation unit. “A comprehensive view of potential threats will help in efforts to thwart criminals from successful attempts of hiding illicit funds,” says James Wester, global payments research director at IDC Financial Insights.  “A technology infrastructure with customer risk rating and high-performance analytics will help speed detection and investigation in all channels.”. SAS Analytics Suite for Banking Crimes Today’s rigorous regulatory environment requires banks to move qui...