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Overview

This month’s release strengthens the connection between how data enters Sift and how teams stay supported while working in it. Parquet file ingestion, previously in beta, is now generally available, making it easier to move high-volume, structured data from collection to analysis in Explore v2 (Beta). When something in that process needs attention, the new Sift Support experience makes it easy to get help right where you work. Teams can now report and track issues directly within the app, creating a single source of truth for communication and visibility.
The Changelog is updated regularly with smaller fixes and performance improvements. Visit anytime to explore what’s new between releases.

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New: Simplify data ingestion with Parquet file support, now generally available

Parquet file ingestion, previously in beta, is now generally available in both the Sift UI and REST API. This update makes it easier to bring high-volume, structured Parquet data directly into Sift for faster analysis. Once ingested, you can use Explore v2 (Beta) to dive deeper into your data. Learn more. Parquet

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New: Obtain direct in-app support with full issue tracking

We’ve introduced Sift Support as the centralized way to manage support within the Sift app. It serves as the single source of truth for reporting issues, tracking progress, and communicating with our team. Users can follow their own requests, and an assigned admin can view all open issues across the organization to maintain visibility and ensure timely resolution. Pylon

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What is coming next

  • Use relative time to compare Channels across Runs: In the near future, you’ll be able to align Channels in relative time to identify anomalies and correlations.
  • Identify and review key events as you analyze your data: Soon you’ll be able to create, plot, and review Annotations within Explore v2 (Beta), making it easier to visualize and investigate conditions in a Run.
  • Visualize relationships between signals: A new Scatter Plot panel in Explore v2 (Beta) is coming soon to help you compare telemetry Channels and identify correlations at a glance.
  • Easily reproduce and revisit investigations: Explore v2 (Beta) will soon let you save a set of Channels and their panel configurations, including axes and display settings. This will make it easier to recreate analyses, share consistent views, and quickly re-plot data for future Runs.
  • Write Rules in Python: Future updates will let you write Rules in Python, giving you greater flexibility and customization.
  • Connect manufacturing and operational data in one view: Soon you’ll be able to store, analyze, and correlate manufacturing test results alongside operational telemetry, giving teams full traceability from the factory floor to flight operations.
  • Dive into historical data in Sift from Grafana: The Sift Grafana Plugin will enable you to easily jump from Grafana dashboards into Sift’s Explore workspace to perform root cause analysis.

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Recent blogs

  • Bringing automation to orbit determination with Sift
    • “The challenge [with orbit determination] is [the need] to transform [its] data into actionable insight. Instead of manually combing through plots or spreadsheets, engineers use Sift to ingest, visualize, and automatically evaluate orbit determination performance. The result is a repeatable workflow that allows teams to verify positioning accuracy with confidence and speed.”
  • Why I joined Sift: Russ Parrish
    • “‍Russ Parrish is the Head of Design at Sift, where he leads product and brand execution for tools that help hardware engineers test, build, and operate advanced hardware. Over the last 15 years, he’s worked across aerospace, robotics, and AI, including roles at SpaceX, Intuitive Surgical, and IBM.”