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Lead story
The top five data management mishaps of 2011
Some of last year's biggest information management mess-ups could have been avoided through closer adherence to best practices, according to experts.
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More top stories
Gartner: Oracle, IBM leading pack in product MDM market
Oracle and IBM are the sole product MDM “leaders,” says Gartner, which also sees some vendors starting to focus on social media data and “big data.”
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Stonebraker sees trouble for RDBMS vendors in 2012
In a Q&A, database pioneer and VoltDB CTO Michael Stonebraker says that one size no longer fits all when it comes to buying database software.
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Tejon Ranch ropes together database, ECM software
The sprawling Tejon Ranch in California worked with IBM, Oracle and Iron Mountain to rustle up a robust database and records management system.
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Beta-tester reviews the latest version of DataFlux
An enterprise data architect with medical device maker SonoSite offers up details on the newest release of DataFlux’s flagship data management soft...
Most-read Stories of 2011
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Gartner Magic Quadrant ranks data warehouse vendors
EMC-Greenplum is a new "leader" in the latest Gartner Magic Quadrant report on data warehouse software and appliance vendors. Find out who else tops Gartner's rankings.
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From the Editors
Expert advice to help you conquer 'big data'
"Big data" is creating new questions and challenges for IT and data management pros. We're here to help, with articles offering expert advice on big-data management best practices and pitfalls.
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Analysis/Wayne Eckerson
Creating an enterprise data strategy: Manage your data as an asset
In a BeyeNetwork.com research report, TechTarget’s Wayne Eckerson details the key elements of an enterprise data strategy, starting with executive buy-in to the idea that data is a corporate asset.
Data Management videos
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FEATURED TIP
From the Editors: Data governance programs taking center stage in 2012
A growing number of companies plan to implement data governance programs within the next year, according to our recent reader survey. Get tips on making the case for your own governance project.
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FEATURED TUTORIAL
Learn how to decipher common DB2 SQL error codes and figure out how to get the data you need by looking at real-world solutions to real-world problems.