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We rank solutions using publicly available metrics. is modeled after TIOBE’s programming language index. Our indices are comprised of the following components:

– Search: We used a subset from TIOBE’s list (Google, Wikipedia, and Amazon) and added Reddit into the mix.
– Supply (of talent): This component is based on the number of people who have listed a specific tool as a skill on their LinkedIn profiles.
– Demand (for talent): We examine the number of U.S. online job postings that mention a specific tool.

  • The Stream Processing Index

    Measuring the popularity of different stream processing tools. By Jesse Anderson and Ben Lorica. Streaming data is one of the most important areas in information technology today. The result has been that entrepreneurs have collectively raised…

    The Stream Processing Index
  • The Vector Database Index

    Measuring the popularity of different Vector Databases. By Ben Lorica and Leo Meyerovich. Introduction Vector databases and vector search are on the radar of a growing number of technical teams. A key driver is that advances…

    The Vector Database Index
  • Confidential Computing and Machine Learning

    Measuring the popularity and exploring the readiness of Confidential Computing tools. In order to have a comprehensive data protection and privacy policy, organizations must ensure the confidentiality and integrity of your data in these states: at…

    Confidential Computing and Machine Learning
  • Tech companies are gearing up for the Metaverse

    Major technology companies are investing in the Metaverse. Enterprises should take early action to stay ahead of the curve. In the aughts, I was a user and proponent of earlier versions of virtual worlds (specifically of…

    Tech companies are gearing up for the Metaverse
  • Experiment Tracking and Experiment Management Tools

    Gauging the popularity of a new class of tools for machine learning. Individuals and teams who build machine learning models need tools to keep track of and analyze experiments they run. It can be very challenging…

    Experiment Tracking and Experiment Management Tools
  • Ranking Low-code Development Platforms

    Measuring the popularity of low-code development tools and databases. Although the global economy is slowing, software developers and technical talent remain in high demand. What can companies do to broaden their technical talent pool and make…

    Ranking Low-code Development Platforms
  • The Business Intelligence Index

    Measuring the popularity of BI tools In a recent post on trends in machine learning, we predicted that there will be more no-code/low-code ML tools available to non-programmers. The potential market for such tools is immense…

    The Business Intelligence Index