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• April 03, 2014 03 Apr'14

  In-memory technology gets the relational treatment

  Leading RDBMS makers are bringing in-memory traits to their flagship offerings. Faster analytics and operations are in the offing.

• March 31, 2014 31 Mar'14

  Chief information architect: A compass for information management

  In a Q&A, author William McKnight discusses the importance of building a robust information architecture -- and having the right person in the lead.

• March 31, 2014 31 Mar'14

  Big data privacy discussed at MIT workshop

  Big data privacy was on tap in this Talking Data podcast. A recent MIT workshop, held at the behest of President Obama, looked at encryption and more.

• March 31, 2014 31 Mar'14

  Mix of data management platforms tapped to support big data projects

  Consultant John Myers discusses key trends in managing big data environments, including adoption rates for Hadoop clusters and NoSQL databases.

• March 27, 2014 27 Mar'14

  Apache Spark steps up, offers Hadoop 2 a new take on processing

  Apache Spark is moving up a notch in the Apache stable; Embarcadero gets set to buy ERwin; and JSR-107 crosses finish line.

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• March 19, 2014 19 Mar'14

  McKnight: In-memory technology finds lane in database mainstream

  In a Q&A, consultant William McKnight discusses the potential benefits of in-memory processing and its recent inroads with top relational databases.

• March 18, 2014 18 Mar'14

  Strata big data conference sees tools edging toward chasm

  At the Strata big data conference, Geoffrey Moore looked to apply Chasm Theory to Hadoop and the like, as described in our podcast.

• March 07, 2014 07 Mar'14

  Seeking Hadoop best practices for production

  Panelists at last month's Strata event viewed Hadoop best practices for production as part of a journey from proof of concept to operations workhorse.

• February 28, 2014 28 Feb'14

  Data quality assessment requires business ties -- and a human touch

  In an interview, author and data quality architect Laura Sebastian-Coleman discusses steps organizations should take to improve data quality levels.

• February 27, 2014 27 Feb'14

  In search of IBM Watson technology: Cognitive computing goes to market

  What happens to IBM's Watson computer after "Jeopardy!"? In this edition of the Talking Data podcast, our reporters consider the brainy matter.

• February 26, 2014 26 Feb'14

  Market data firm eXelate opts for Aerospike in-memory store

  A digital marketer finds an Aerospike in-memory store can drive near-real-time marketing decisions; and a look at cloud data and new big data measures.

• February 13, 2014 13 Feb'14

  Jumping with Impala: Looking at benchmarks for SQL analytics and NoSQL innovation

  In this edition of the Talking Data podcast, our reporters look at recent news in SQL analytics benchmarks and the 'SQL-ization' of non-SQL databases.

• January 22, 2014 22 Jan'14

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• January 22, 2014 22 Jan'14

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• January 21, 2014 21 Jan'14

  Cloudera Impala bests 'DBMS-Y' analytical engine in benchmark bake-off, more

  Cloudera Impala brings fast SQL analytics to the Hadoop platform. Also discussed: Watson cognitive computing and NuoDB 2.0.2.

• January 14, 2014 14 Jan'14

  Marketing company applies SQL to MongoDB to uncover social media trends

  Marketing analytics firm SumAll adopted SQL-enabled Data Warehouse as a Service tools to analyze social media data stored in a MongoDB NoSQL database.

• December 31, 2013 31 Dec'13

  Reader survey shows big data projects heading toward mainstream

  Big data is making new types of data management and analytics applications possible -- and our survey results show that adoption plans are increasing.

• December 23, 2013 23 Dec'13

  Data design tools: Not just for the front-end anymore

  Data design tools like ERwin pave a new path to data management, helping varied stakeholders collaborate and prepping the way for new data types.

• December 10, 2013 10 Dec'13

  As Hadoop 2.0 hits the streets, big data skills in high demand

  Apache Hadoop 2 is now generally available, but most organizations lack the necessary skills to support the big data platform in-house.

• December 10, 2013 10 Dec'13

  The buzz: The road to HTML5 implementation and standardization

  HTML5 promises Web developers a host of streamlined and cross-platform development updates. But becoming a standard is not a given.

• December 10, 2013 10 Dec'13

  Author discusses the management and storage challenges of big data

  In this Q&A, author Krish Krishnan shares thoughts on the challenges of working with big data and ways in which it has changed our approach to data.

• November 21, 2013 21 Nov'13

  Strata Conference East 2013: Data professionals confront privacy, access issues

  In a podcast, SearchDataManagement's Jack Vaughan reports on data issues as discussed at Strata East 2013 in New York, and IBM IOD 2013 in Las Vegas.

• November 15, 2013 15 Nov'13

  Taming the big data analytics tiger

  Big data analytics has potential, but it also needs better governance and training, said data leaders at IBM Information On Demand 2013.

• November 13, 2013 13 Nov'13

  Gartner Magic Quadrant: Operational DBMS 'mega-vendors' prepare for war

  The Gartner Magic Quadrant for Operational DBMS highlights notable vendors and predicts growth in the market that will lead to fierce competition.

• November 08, 2013 08 Nov'13

  Hadoop role eyed in mainframe modernization -- and migration

  Hadoop clusters threaten the data warehousing status quo. Signs show that they may also bring a new twist to mainframe modernization and migration.

• November 07, 2013 07 Nov'13

  IBM big data portfolio adds operational pieces

  While Jeopardy winner Watson gets most of the glory, IBM's less obvious big data portfolio additions carry its big data efforts further into the enterprise.

• November 06, 2013 06 Nov'13

  IBM BLU Acceleration portfolio gets an update at IOD conference

  Research analyst Joe Clabby dishes the skinny on the big data hardware market and the expansion of the IBM BLU Acceleration portfolio.

• November 06, 2013 06 Nov'13

  Big media: The next stage in the evolution of big data?

  Big media is going to have an effect on just about every industry, according to IBM big data evangelist James Kobielus.

• November 06, 2013 06 Nov'13

  IBM Information on Demand: Mills unveils new big data analytics tools

  SearchDataManagement's Jack Vaughan talks about the latest news and expert big data advice to come out of the IBM Information on Demand conference.

• November 06, 2013 06 Nov'13

  University lecturer reports bad news about your information governance program

  The key to getting executive buy-in for an information governance program is putting things in terms that C-Level executives can understand.

• October 31, 2013 31 Oct'13

  In relational database design, don't shortchange requirements stage

  Requirements gathering shouldn't get short shrift in the database rush, says Michael J. Hernandez, author of 'Database Design for Mere Mortals.'

• October 30, 2013 30 Oct'13

  Compassion International uses data virtualization software to help kids

  Compassion International is using data virtualization software to provide services for needy children around the world.

• October 28, 2013 28 Oct'13

  Data connection tools help link cloud apps for LED franchiser

  Scribe's connection tools are allowing one LED company to move ahead with cloud applications.

• October 17, 2013 17 Oct'13

  Hadoop 2 release adds potential uses -- and new issues to consider

  Hadoop is finding uses as a batch-processing engine and big data landing pad. Version 2 heralds wider applications, but new users face challenges.

• October 15, 2013 15 Oct'13

  Google's big data infrastructure: Don't try this at home?

  Google's Jeromy Carriere spoke about the search engine giant's big data infrastructure at a recent TDWI meeting. Should it influence other efforts?

• October 10, 2013 10 Oct'13

  Cisco reveals plans for the future of Composite Software

  Cisco will integrate Composite Software technology with its networking products while continuing to let the vendor operate as an independent entity.

• September 20, 2013 20 Sep'13

  Lucene search meets Hadoop: Surfacing the 'unknown unknowns'

  Software vendors increasingly are pairing up Hadoop systems and Lucene search technology as users seek better data searchability to aid in the big data analytics process.

• August 28, 2013 28 Aug'13

  Gartner Magic Quadrant: Data integration tools must offer versatility

  The 2013 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Data Integration Tools focuses on the growing demand for products that combine integration and other capabilities.

• July 25, 2013 25 Jul'13

  Hadoop Summit 2013: Where is Apache Hadoop heading?

  In a podcast, SearchDataManagement News Editor Jack Vaughan shares his thoughts and observations on Hadoop developments from the Hadoop Summit.

• July 19, 2013 19 Jul'13

  Facebook search app boosts graph database architecture to the fore

  Facebook's Graph Search application is putting a new spotlight on graph database designs aimed at capturing and organizing data relationships.

• July 11, 2013 11 Jul'13

  Enterprise Hadoop will need to work with existing processes

  A panel of enterprise users at the Hadoop Summit 2013 offered guidance for moving from experiments to real business operations with Hadoop systems.

• July 02, 2013 02 Jul'13

  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.

• June 21, 2013 21 Jun'13

  Denodo Technologies aims for a broader approach to data virtualization

  Denodo Technologies Inc. senior VP Suresh Chandrasekaran explains why he thinks the market is ready for wider adoption of data virtualization tools.

• June 20, 2013 20 Jun'13

  Cisco targets data integrator Composite Software in $180 million deal

  Networking giant Cisco is set to buy Composite Software Inc. for $180 million, with a mix of data virtualization and cloud computing driving the deal.

• June 18, 2013 18 Jun'13

  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.'

• June 17, 2013 17 Jun'13

  Amazon Redshift generates buzz among Fortune 1000

  Amazon's new cloud-based data warehouse service is making a big impression on companies large and small, despite initial warnings from industry analysts.

• June 14, 2013 14 Jun'13

  From 4GLs to HTML5 desktop apps: Bringing data to the masses

  Advocating wider access to data, speakers at the Information Builders Summit 2013 traced a journey from 4GL tools to HTML5 desktop apps and beyond.

• June 04, 2013 04 Jun'13

  Does your C-suite need a chief data officer? Peter Aiken thinks so

  In a Q&A, consultant and author Peter Aiken explains why companies should put a C-level exec in charge of managing their data as a strategic asset.

• May 30, 2013 30 May'13

  Business decision making must progress in the age of big data

  Speakers at MIT and Gartner conferences said the process of making business decisions needs to keep up as big data inundates organizations. Can it?

• May 17, 2013 17 May'13

  New BI stack tackles data load at Boston Children's Hospital

  Boston Children's Hospital upgraded its business intelligence architecture to boost enterprise reporting, a move that also required retraining users.

• May 17, 2013 17 May'13

  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.

• May 16, 2013 16 May'13

  Jim Goodnight on SAS in-memory analytics and the data scientist

  A podcast Q&A with SAS execs Jim Goodnight and Jim Davis looks at big data enablers, including in-memory analytics, and the role of data scientists.

• May 14, 2013 14 May'13

  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.

• May 07, 2013 07 May'13

  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.

• May 02, 2013 02 May'13

  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.

• April 26, 2013 26 Apr'13

  Enterprise Data World preview: Karen Lopez offers tips for data modelers

  Enterprise Data World 2013 kicks off next week in San Diego. We talked to consultant and conference speaker Karen Lopez to find out what to expect.

• April 25, 2013 25 Apr'13

  Marketing company uses in-database analytics to fight customer churn

  Trident Marketing is running analytical models on a data warehouse appliance to help keep consumers hooked on satellite TV service and other products.

• April 23, 2013 23 Apr'13

  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.

• April 18, 2013 18 Apr'13

  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.

• April 16, 2013 16 Apr'13

  Would-be Softie embraces another IT leadership path

  He could have been part of Microsoft's meteoric rise in the 1980s, but Quintiles Inc. global IT director John Poonnen seized another day.

• April 08, 2013 08 Apr'13

  Data consolidation keeps commerce flowing at French Waterways

  An MDM and data consolidation effort brought previously siloed databases together to better support boating operations on France's rivers and canals.

• April 04, 2013 04 Apr'13

  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.

• April 04, 2013 04 Apr'13

  On the road with master data management strategies and open data

  TechTarget reporters share their views on Gartner's recent MDM Summit and an IBM Smarter Cities confab at Boston University in a fast-paced podcast.

• March 28, 2013 28 Mar'13

  Wikibon analyst scopes big data market, predicts explosive growth

  Big data technologies challenge the status quo. In this Q&A, analyst Jeff Kelly sorts through the issues and sees big-time growth in new methods.

• March 27, 2013 27 Mar'13

  Gartner Magic Quadrant finds rising demand for data warehouse services

  A look at the latest Gartner Magic Quadrant for Data Warehouse Database Management Systems and more data management news from around the Web.

• March 26, 2013 26 Mar'13

  Business capability model helps data pros sell MDM, Gartner says

  Data management pros need business buy-in to get funding for MDM initiatives. Modeling business capabilities can help, according to a Gartner analyst.

• March 20, 2013 20 Mar'13

  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.

• March 18, 2013 18 Mar'13

  Open data goes to the city

  Local governments such as the City of Boston are implementing open data platforms, with goals of improving business processes and empowering citizens.

• March 08, 2013 08 Mar'13

  EMC, Intel unveil new Hadoop distributions, but how many is too many?

  IT heavyweights EMC and Intel have entered the big data ring with new distributions of Hadoop, adding more contenders to an already crowded field.

• March 07, 2013 07 Mar'13

  Data management platform adds analytics for digital marketers

  Data management platform Crowd Control puts more analytics power into the hands of digital marketers and media buyers.

• March 07, 2013 07 Mar'13

  Motorcycle icon Yamaha updates dealer site with fast database drivers

  Database drivers are sometimes an afterthought. But JDBC drivers came to the fore when Yamaha Motor Europe rebuilt its e-commerce website for dealers.

• March 01, 2013 01 Mar'13

  Business intelligence and data warehousing trends aired at TDWI event

  In a podcast, TechTarget editors detail the business intelligence and data warehousing topics discussed at the 2013 TDWI conference in Las Vegas.

• March 01, 2013 01 Mar'13

  Confronting MapReduce, Hadoop problems and complexities

  The challenges of using Hadoop and its MapReduce programming model confront big data users. But taking some good first steps can help avoid problems.

• February 25, 2013 25 Feb'13

  Strata 2013 attendees to explore big data and the business singularity

  Speakers and exhibiting vendors offer an advance glimpse at this week's O'Reilly Strata Conference, including big data's impact on economies of scale.

• February 19, 2013 19 Feb'13

  TDWI 2013 attendees look to connect big data and business value

  Attendees at the TDWI 2013 executive summit studied data initiatives to connect 'big data' and business value.

• February 15, 2013 15 Feb'13

  Will cloud computing applications become the golden record for customer data?

  Some within the IT industry see the cloud as the best place to look for up-to-date customer information.

• January 25, 2013 25 Jan'13

  VoltDB's 'new SQL' database ups velocity for big data apps

  Data pioneer Mike Stonebraker's latest take on transactional processing is a "new SQL" database. This week it adds hooks for fast data ingestion.

• January 17, 2013 17 Jan'13

  NuoDB cloud data management set to make SQL 'of the cloud'

  NuoDB's software said to bring elastic scaling of cloud computing to the SQL database. The goal is to add servers for transactional jobs as needed.

• January 10, 2013 10 Jan'13

  'Big data' in motion: Where does it make sense?

  Data architects creating operational business intelligence applications may need to put streams of Hadoop data into a fast messaging infrastructure.

• January 03, 2013 03 Jan'13

  MDM drives Scotiabank mainframe modernization effort

  Mainframe-centric data models have given way to a master data management repository to support better compliance reporting at Scotiabank in Canada.

• December 21, 2012 21 Dec'12

  Hadoop framework, big data systems will coexist with relational data in 2013

  Hadoop and NoSQL databases harness parallel processing to churn reams of big data. As 2013 dawns, interest is growing in mixing them with SQL tools.

• December 18, 2012 18 Dec'12

  Gartner Magic Quadrant: Customer MDM market maturing despite confusion

  This year's Magic Quadrant for customer MDM software reveals a market nearing maturity, yet still brimming with diverse products and vendors.

• December 18, 2012 18 Dec'12

  Gartner Magic Quadrant: Product MDM market cornered by big name vendors

  This new Magic Quadrant for product MDM tools reveals increased complexity in a market dominated by major players.

• December 07, 2012 07 Dec'12

  Amazon set to upend status quo with Redshift data warehouse in the cloud

  Fast-moving Amazon.com will try to upend the conventional data warehouse software market with a low-cost, cloud-based warehousing service.

• November 13, 2012 13 Nov'12

  New Informatica Cloud update promotes business user self-service

  The winter release of Informatica Cloud aims to increase business user self-service capabilities while improving data quality.

• October 24, 2012 24 Oct'12

  IBM executives, customers share 'big data' tips at Information on Demand

  An IBM VP and a user from Sprint took to the stage at the vendor's Information on Demand conference to offer advice on how to make sense of big data.

• October 12, 2012 12 Oct'12

  Zornes connects the dots between big data and master data management

  In an interview, consultant Aaron Zornes explains why he thinks master data management processes and pools of big data were made for one another.

• October 11, 2012 11 Oct'12

  IT pros reveal benefits, drawbacks of data virtualization software

  Attendees at Composite Software's Data Virtualization Day conference had plenty of advice for companies considering a data virtualization project.

• October 08, 2012 08 Oct'12

  IBM takes on Oracle, SAP with new integrated data management systems

  IBM is introducing three new PureSystems high-performance appliances optimized for transactional and analytics uses involving large amounts of data.

• September 06, 2012 06 Sep'12

  New Gartner Magic Quadrant finds demand rising for data quality tools

  Organizations are using data quality tools to support a growing range of use cases, according to a new Gartner Magic Quadrant report.

• September 05, 2012 05 Sep'12

  VoltDB, Actuate team up to offer speedy 'big data' management

  VoltDB and Actuate have partnered to offer rapid-fire 'big data' management, plus more data management technology news from around the Web.

• August 19, 2012 19 Aug'12

  Make communication, purpose priorities in a data governance program

  Data governance can be all bureaucracy and no benefit. To avoid that, managing the process effectively is a must, says consultant Danette McGilvray.

• August 12, 2012 12 Aug'12

  Decision time: Automated data integration tools versus manual coding

  In many companies, data integration remains a manual task -- by choice. But it might be time to automate that process, says consultant Rick Sherman.

• August 08, 2012 08 Aug'12

  Mission impossible? Data governance process takes on 'big data'

  Effective governance can help companies get the most out of their "big data" environments. But at this point, there's no formula for how to do that.

• July 28, 2012 28 Jul'12

  Internal data quality standards not just a game for business users

  Ensuring that business users follow corporate standards when entering and updating data is vital to the success of data quality improvement efforts.

• July 26, 2012 26 Jul'12

  New Cirro suite promises 'big data' management for business users

  Cirro Inc.'s new software suite aims to bring "big data" management to the masses. Plus, get more data management news from around the Web.

• July 24, 2012 24 Jul'12

  Grainger chooses Stibo product information management over Pindar, SAP

  Industrial supply behemoth Grainger Inc. says change management is one of the more difficult challenges associated with PIM projects.

• July 17, 2012 17 Jul'12

  Data quality training sets stage for business-user involvement

  Organizations looking to include end users in data quality improvement efforts need to invest up front in developing effective training programs.

• July 10, 2012 10 Jul'12

  Talend: Guerrilla marketing can add momentum to data management plans

  Talend product marketing exec and book author Steve Sarsfield offers tips on how to build a convincing business case for data management projects.

• July 03, 2012 03 Jul'12

  Zornes: MDM software vendors struggling with data governance

  Master data management vendors and practitioners face some difficulties in linking MDM and data governance initiatives, consultant Aaron Zornes says.