Data Management Strategies for the CIOEditors' Picks
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Events report: Information Builders Summit 2013, graph databases and more
SearchDataManagement editors discuss the Information Builders user conference and two other events; topics include graph databases and 'data artists.'18 Jun 2013
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In-memory big data analytics systems need solid IT foundation
Using in-memory tools to analyze pools of big data raises system design, scalability and data integration issues that must be addressed up front.06 Jun 2013
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Data science: A crash course
Is your organization practicing good data science? Contributor Phil Simon examines how data scientists are transforming big data into 'the new oil.'17 May 2013
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Expanded Hadoop use cases will drive need for new enterprise features
With user interest rising, Hadoop vendors are trying to pave a path to higher adoption with add-ons that target issues holding the technology back.17 May 2013
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Marketing and advertising remain sweet spots for big data technology
Marketing and advertising are the sweet spots for big data, but those who serve up marketing insights and ad space will need to evolve to survive.14 May 2013
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Enterprise Data World reveals keys to a successful career in analytics
SearchDataManagement's Mark Brunelli and Jack Vaughan talk about this year's Enterprise Data World conference, which was held recently in San Diego.14 May 2013
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Storage considerations for a Hadoop implementation
Storage Switzerland analyst Colm Keegan explains how to determine whether a SAN or NAS should be used as primary storage with Hadoop.09 May 2013
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Rainmakers: Three CIOs who made revenue generation their business
CIOs know alignment with the business is vital, but as IT emerges as a center of innovation, smart CIOs are taking charge of revenue generation.08 May 2013
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Data warehouse performance killers -- and how to avoid them
In a podcast Q&A, consultant William McKnight offers advice on steering clear of common hazards that can puncture the performance of data warehouses.07 May 2013
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Analytical database tech at core of Actian-ParAccel deal, Pivotal plan
The EMC-VMware launch of Pivotal and Actian's ParAccel buy share a theme: Both feature analytical databases and play to the big data trend.02 May 2013
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Entry-level big data analysis with Google BigQuery
For enterprises intimidated by Hadoop, Google BigQuery offers an entry-level approach to big data analysis, but it may trade accuracy for speed.30 Apr 2013
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Rainmakers: Three CIOs who made revenue generation their business
CIOs know alignment with the business is vital, but as IT emerges as a center of innovation, smart CIOs are taking charge of revenue generation.25 Apr 2013
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Reducing cloud storage costs from BI, real data analysis
BI and data analytics are promising cloud apps, but data storage costs halt enterprise adoption. Data abstraction and other processes can cut costs.24 Apr 2013
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Outside info adds to big data challenges on integration projects
In a Q&A, consultant Jim Damoulakis offers advice on managing data integration efforts involving big data, including information from outside sources.23 Apr 2013
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Big data integration requires firm handle on info at hand
Efforts to integrate big data into BI and analytics systems should start with a solid understanding of the available information and how clean it is.22 Apr 2013
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Big data technologies promise major advances in health and science
Big data analytics efforts are poised to improve everything from public health to particle physics, and people like Cloudera's Jeff Hammerbacher are leading the way.19 Apr 2013
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Up from the sandbox: Hadoop data management rising in importance
Product debuts by Teradata and IBM illustrate that the need for Hadoop management tools is growing as users move beyond experimental applications.18 Apr 2013
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Why are people so hung up on Apache Hadoop?
Despite being described as a 'perfect' cloud application framework, many enterprises still don't know how to deploy Hadoop or recognize its pitfalls.11 Apr 2013
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HDInsight Service Preview for Azure debunks Hadoop's big data analytics angle
An upgrade to Microsoft's HDInsight Service Preview for Azure reverses Hadoop's adage and enables using blog storage clusters for big data analytics.11 Apr 2013
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Scality Ring Digital Media Storage app targets object storage
The Scality Ring Digital Media Storage app adds support for content delivery networks and media asset management on top of an object storage base.08 Apr 2013