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Top six data management software stories of 2011
From the rise of "big data" to office politics hampering MDM projects to Hewlett-Packard giving Neoview the ax, and more, there were plenty of notable data management stories in 2011.Photo Story
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Using the genetic programming approach to entity resolution
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Entity resolution trends: Identity resolution in information hubs
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Dealing with association analysis, unstructured data in ER processes
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Michael Stonebraker predicts trouble for relational databases 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.News | 04 Jan 2012
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Tejon Ranch ropes together database, records management software
The sprawling Tejon Ranch in California worked with IBM, Oracle and Iron Mountain to rustle up a robust database and records management system.News | 22 Dec 2011
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LinkShare explains why it dumped DB2 for the Exadata database machine
LinkShare’s BI director says the need for scalability was a key factor in moving the affiliate marketing company’s data warehouse to Oracle Exadata.Q&A | 15 Dec 2011
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Developing high-quality data models
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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.Report | 29 Nov 2011
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From the Editors: Advice to help conquer your 'big data' challenges
"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.From the Editor | 16 Nov 2011
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denormalization
In a relational database, denormalization is an approach to optimizing performance in which the administrator selectively adds back specific instances of duplicate data after the data structure has been normalized.Definition
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'Big data' applications bring new database choices, challenges
The dormitory world of databases has been roused from slumber by “big data” and associated technologies: MapReduce, Hadoop, MPP, NoSQL. Andy Hayler details big data’s impact and the issues it raises.Column
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IBM aims new database squarely at Oracle users
The latest version of IBM's flagship DB2 database offers several features designed to coax Oracle customers out of their software comfort zones.News | 23 Apr 2012
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'Big data' applications bring new database choices, challenges
The dormitory world of databases has been roused from slumber by “big data” and associated technologies: MapReduce, Hadoop, MPP, NoSQL. Andy Hayler details big data’s impact and the issues it raises.Column
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LinkShare explains why it dumped DB2 for the Exadata database machine
LinkShare’s BI director says the need for scalability was a key factor in moving the affiliate marketing company’s data warehouse to Oracle Exadata.Q&A | 15 Dec 2011
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IBM to unveil NoSQL technology inside DB2
IBM intends to offer NoSQL database capabilities inside of DB2 beginning early next year, according to a keynote speaker at IBM Information On Demand 2011.News | 26 Oct 2011
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denormalization
In a relational database, denormalization is an approach to optimizing performance in which the administrator selectively adds back specific instances of duplicate data after the data structure has been normalized.Definition
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IBM updates InfoSphere and DB2 at Information on Demand
Big Blue’s director of information management product strategy talked about new updates to InfoSphere Information Server and DB2 at the IBM Information on Demand conference.News | 03 Nov 2010
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IBM adds predictive analytics and social networking in Cognos 10
IBM unveiled the much-anticipated Cognos 10 business analytics platform as well as a new version of InfoSphere Server at its Information on Demand conference.News | 25 Oct 2010
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Newly combined SAP and Sybase could mean big trouble for Oracle
SAP and Sybase are making a big play for Oracle database and business applications customers, according to industry experts.News | 20 Aug 2010
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Sybase kicks Replication Server up a notch
The new version of Sybase Replication Server aims to greatly reduce the time it takes to move huge volumes of data between enterprise information stores.News | 12 Aug 2010
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Trial group picks columnar database over Oracle, Teradata, SQL Server
Columnar database technology is helping a Nashville firm create new revenue streams. But the implementation process wasn’t that easy.News | 22 Jul 2010
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In-memory database caching helps AltEgo bring online avatars to life
In-memory database caching technology is helping gamers take charge of their online identities.News | 09 May 2012
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virtual cube
A virtual cube is a subset of one or two existing cubes in a database. Database administrators create virtual cubes for security purposes and/or to enable analysis of the shared data.Definition
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IBM adds Vivisimo to its 'big data' management arsenal
IBM announced plans to acquire data discovery vendor Vivisimo amid a busy week of "big data" news from around the Web.News | 26 Apr 2012
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sparsity and density
Sparsity and density are terms used to describe the percentage of cells in a database table that are not populated and populated, respectively. The sum of the sparsity and density should equal 100%.Definition
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'Big data' applications bring new database choices, challenges
The dormitory world of databases has been roused from slumber by “big data” and associated technologies: MapReduce, Hadoop, MPP, NoSQL. Andy Hayler details big data’s impact and the issues it raises.Column
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Standardizing transactional database systems boosts BI, lowers costs
Consultant and professor Mark Whitehorn argues the case for database standardization, saying it can aid business intelligence efforts and reduce database maintenance and licensing expenses.Opinion
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'Big data,' yes -- but enterprise data warehouse not dead yet
As "big data" systems steal into organizations, the enterprise data warehouse is often depicted as a dinosaur. But it may not be doomed to extinction.News | 19 Mar 2012
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Expedia snubs hosted tools in bid to manage machine-generated data
Find out how “the world’s biggest travel site” is gaining valuable insights from staggering amounts of log files and other machine-generated data.Case Study | 08 Mar 2012
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Hadoop connector software hitches DBs to 'big data' clusters
Various software vendors have begun offering connectors designed to help users bridge the gap between Hadoop clusters and relational databases.News | 29 Feb 2012
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Top six data management software stories of 2011
From the rise of "big data" to office politics hampering MDM projects to Hewlett-Packard giving Neoview the ax, and more, there were plenty of notable data management stories in 2011.Photo Story
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