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Evolving Hadoop ecosystem presents new ways to program big data apps
Change is on tap as Hadoop 2.0 spawns new development options. At Hadoop Summit 2013, the potential for big data innovation was vivid. Continue Reading
Data warehousing architect helps Pfizer make better business decisions
Pat Saucier, a data warehousing and information architecture manager at Pfizer Inc., talks about how the relationship between data and business operations has changed during his career. Continue Reading
IT as a Service transforming traditional IT departments
Today, end users can easily sidestep IT to get the app they need. This new competition is prompting IT to take action -- delivering IT as a Service -- to stay relevant. Continue Reading
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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. Continue Reading
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. Continue Reading
Richer data management technology palette adds more color to IT mix
All the big data buzz belies a potent trend that sees lower-cost hardware and massive Web applications driving more diversity in database engines.Continue Reading
Adjust to the cloud: SaaS data integration steps out into the light
Data management professionals must be ready to support the integration of SaaS data as business units sprint toward cloud-based software delivery.Continue Reading
Qualcomm speeds up chip development with data virtualization software
An IT architect at Qualcomm discusses the chip maker's use of data virtualization tools and decision to embrace the logical data warehouse philosophy.Continue Reading
Business professionals, this one is for you
The inaugural issue of Business Information magazine explores mobile business application use in business, a call for leadership on BI teams, Oracle’s new release and more.Continue Reading
In an information downpour, data virtualization products bloom
Data virtualization technology is playing a larger role in the data integration market, and it has the explosion of data types and sources to thank.Continue Reading
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Security, data usage policies must-haves for mobile app management
Making corporate data available on mobile devices calls for careful management to keep business users from going down wrong paths in using the info.Continue Reading
Mobile business apps for real, but post-PC future likely a mirage
Although the use of mobile applications is growing rapidly in businesses, IT managers don't expect mobile devices to oust PCs from the workplace.Continue Reading
Splunk shops find surprising uses for machine-generated data
Splunk shops detail how they're using log file data collected by the vendor's software to help improve operational analysis and decision making.Continue Reading
With big data out of the box, maintaining order is a must
It’s easy to foretell continued growth in big data investments next year. But proper management and governance are needed to derive real business value from all that info.Continue Reading
Effective 'big data' strategy helps advertising firm attract clients
Online advertising company adMarketplace uses a mix of NoSQL and SQL databases in a "big data" environment that feeds its search syndication system.Continue Reading