DataStax acquires ML vendor as part of AI evolution

The acquisition is a natural step for the data vendor, according to Carl Olofson, an analyst at IDC. Since Cassandra is an SQL database, it has considerable flexibility, including the ability to set up training data for ML, Olofson said. However, many users who are not ML experts may need help with using it to set up training data for ML. This is where Kaskada fits in. The Seattle-based vendor provides users with tools to train behavioral ML models directly from event-based data produced from the tracking and analysis of the interactions between customers and a product.