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Cloud Talk
A collection of articles, podcasts and blogs on all things cloud, data and digital - from our consultants, industry veterans and experts around the world.
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Elastic vs.Weaviate: A High-Stakes Showdown for the Future of AI Search
In 2025, search is splitting into two powerful paths: Weaviate, the AI-native vector database for semantic, contextual, and multi-modal search, and Elastic, the battle-tested leader in blazing-fast full-text, log, and analytics search. This guide breaks down their strengths, from retrieval-augmented generation and recommendations to enterprise observability, helping CTOs and architects decide between meaning and speed. The future of search is semantic, scalable, and AI-driven

SquareShift Content Team
Aug 136 min read


E-commerce Internal Search Optimization: Turning Queries into Conversions
Your website's search bar is more than just a navigation tool; it's your most valuable sales instrument. Discover how an intelligent, well-optimized e-commerce search engine can turn frustrated shoppers into loyal customers and unlock your online store's full potential.

SquareShift Content Team
Aug 117 min read


How to Optimize Looker Performance for Large Scale Data Workloads
Facing slow dashboards and long query times in Looker? This expert guide provides actionable steps to optimize your Looker setup, from streamlining your data model to leveraging caching, helping you achieve a 60-80% reduction in load times.

SquareShift Content Team
Aug 118 min read


Recreate Tableau Dashboards in Looker - Practical Design Tips & Best Practices
Migrating from Tableau to Looker is far more than a simple export-and-import exercise. It’s a strategic opportunity to recreate Tableau...

SquareShift Content Team
Aug 114 min read


Common Challenges in Tableau to Looker Migration and How to Overcome Them
This article explores these common challenges in Tableau to Looker Migration and outlines a strategic, tool-driven approach to ensure a smooth transition, maintain data integrity, and unlock the long-term business benefits.

SquareShift Content Team
Aug 116 min read


How to Ensure Data Accuracy and Integrity When Migrating to Looker
Worried about data trust during your migration? SquareShift helps you achieve unwavering data integrity when moving from Tableau to Looker. This post will show you how our expertise enables you to preserve your critical business logic and unlock the full potential of your new BI platform with complete confidence and accuracy

SquareShift Content Team
Aug 65 min read
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