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- February 26, 2019
26 Feb'19
Hazelcast grid tunes for data scalability tradeoffs
An in-memory data grid (IMDG) from Hazelcast lets designers tune subsystems to support consistency over availability, or the reverse, depending on what designers want.
- February 14, 2019
14 Feb'19
Originators form group to boost Presto SQL query engine
The Presto engine arose as an alternative to Hive for big data queries. Now, the Presto Software Foundation has formed to promote the SQL query software's virtues.
- February 11, 2019
11 Feb'19
Web integration platform eases way to machine learning models
StoryFit data scientists employ machine learning algorithms to gauge film script scenarios' prospects. They use Import.io tools to make data preparation easier.
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- February 01, 2019
01 Feb'19
Open source cloud databases battle software 'strip mining'
Cloud giants like AWS have adopted open source databases, causing Confluent, MongoDB and others to guard their assets the best way they know how: licensing.
- January 22, 2019
22 Jan'19
New Teradata CEO pursues cloud-based architecture
Cloud architecture, analytics and AI data processing are top innovation priorities for new Teradata CEO Oliver Ratzesberger. He talks about his goals in this Q&A.
- January 21, 2019
21 Jan'19
Data.gov shutdown shows limits of open data
The Data.gov shutdown shows that, as open data can be turned off, data professionals may need to consider alternative sources for the kinds of data the government offers.
- January 15, 2019
15 Jan'19
Cloudera and Hortonworks combo to push CDP, machine learning
Two wunderkinds of Hadoop have formalized their merger. Cloudera and Hortonworks say they will place special focus on AI as they chart the stand-alone vendor's future.
- January 10, 2019
10 Jan'19
IBM Weather Channel location data use spurs privacy concerns
IBM CEO Ginni Rometty pushed real-time weather data mining for travel and other uses, even as the Los Angeles city attorney is suing IBM's Weather Company unit over its sharing of location data with business partners.
- December 28, 2018
28 Dec'18
Data management trends for 2019: Governance, DataOps, cloud
Better data governance, increased cloud use and wider DataOps adoption head the list of trends for data management teams to plan for in 2019, IT analysts say.
- December 18, 2018
18 Dec'18
Datawatch Swarm on path to combine data prep, analytics
Datawatch plans to add analytics and data visualization tools to its Swarm data preparation platform, starting with integration capabilities in a Swarm 2.2 release.
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- December 14, 2018
14 Dec'18
Data companies vie to fill spots in AWS cloud data lineup
Third-party vendors that offer data platforms to AWS users tout hedges against cloud lock-in. But they must both compete and collaborate with the cloud leader.
- November 30, 2018
30 Nov'18
Amazon Timestream, QLDB aim to grab more DBMS users for AWS
Built-for-purpose databases target general ones, especially in the cloud. At re:Invent 2018, AWS added time-series and transaction ledger databases to expand its line.
- November 27, 2018
27 Nov'18
Microsoft Azure SQL Database and Oracle 19c start to rev
A new Microsoft Azure SQL Database Managed Instance service seeks to span the gap between cloud and on-premises systems. Meanwhile, Oracle also has cloud plans of the data kind.
- November 06, 2018
06 Nov'18
IBM-Red Hat deal highlights changes due in data processing
The IBM acquisition of Red Hat marks a watershed in computer architecture. The duo says it can rebuild data applications in new ways. This news analysis explores what's coming.
- October 12, 2018
12 Oct'18
MarkLogic Data Hub Service aims to ease cloud use of NoSQL DBMS
MarkLogic rolled out a cloud-service version of its NoSQL database management system, a move designed to make the technology more cost-effective for cloud users.
- October 04, 2018
04 Oct'18
Cloudera-Hortonworks merger narrows Hadoop users' options
Hadoop users will have fewer choices as big data rivals Cloudera and Hortonworks unite. But the new company may be more competitive with AWS and Google.
- September 26, 2018
26 Sep'18
Mining equipment maker uses BI on Hadoop to dig for data
BI on Hadoop is still new, but moving BI to data is trending. A data scientist working with IoT data at Komatsu sees the importance of getting big data to the right people.
- September 13, 2018
13 Sep'18
Containers key for Hortonworks alliance on big data hybrid
Hortonworks is joining with Red Hat and IBM to work together on a hybrid big data architecture format that will run using containers both in the cloud and on premises.
- September 07, 2018
07 Sep'18
Big data tooling rolls with the changing seas of analytics
Hadoop data tooling is expanding. A view holds that Hadoop is moving from alternate data warehousing to a full-fledged big data analytics offering.
- September 04, 2018
04 Sep'18
Graph processing gives credit analysis firms an edge
A graph database startup's parallel loading, processing and querying combine to deliver real-time data for fintech firms that offer fast credit evaluations online.
- August 08, 2018
08 Aug'18
Confluent Platform 5.0 aims to mainstream Kafka streaming
Confluent Platform updates seek to bring data streaming with Apache Kafka to a wider audience. A new GUI and user-defined functions are part of the 5.0 release.
- July 19, 2018
19 Jul'18
Focus, scope and spotting opportunity are key to role of CDO
Chief data officers and experts see the CDO role as changing to a more strategic orientation -- especially finding key opportunities in vast troves of data.
- July 16, 2018
16 Jul'18
Chief data officer role: Searching for consensus
The chief data officer role is about many things -- regulations, innovation, AI and more. Consultant Randy Bean discussed the matter ahead of an MIT symposium on the topic.
- July 02, 2018
02 Jul'18
Hadoop data governance services surface in wake of GDPR
GDPR influence is touching a Hadoop big data world that was immune to many privacy considerations until now. This podcast features the rise of Hadoop data governance for data lakes.
- June 27, 2018
27 Jun'18
MongoDB 4.0, Stitch aim to grow NoSQL apps in cloud, on-prem
NoSQL vendor MongoDB upgraded its database software with ACID support, while also releasing a serverless platform intended to simplify application development.
- June 25, 2018
25 Jun'18
Hadoop data lake architecture tests IT on data integration
Hortonworks users talk about building Hadoop data lakes to support new applications -- and the challenges their teams face on ingesting and refining data for end users.
- June 18, 2018
18 Jun'18
Hortonworks cloud options grow via Google, Microsoft, IBM
Hortonworks now supports Google Cloud Storage and has also broadened cloud deals with Microsoft and IBM, aiming to increase cloud uses of its big data platform.
- March 21, 2018
21 Mar'18
Kubernetes gains momentum in big data implementation process
Big data vendors and users are looking to Kubernetes-managed containers to help accelerate deployments and enable more flexible use of computing resources.
- March 15, 2018
15 Mar'18
Streaming tool from StreamSets eyes data in motion for GDPR
StreamSets software for inspecting big data brings governance to data in motion. Such capabilities may find more use as the European Union's GDPR deadline looms.
- February 22, 2018
22 Feb'18
Google TPUs open up on cloud; LinkedIn intros Hadoop Dynamometer
In big data news, we find Google TPUs, or Tensor Processing Units, offered as a cloud service, while LinkedIn is open sourcing a Hadoop test simulator called Dynamometer.
- February 16, 2018
16 Feb'18
MongoDB 4.0 takes ACID transactions to multi-document level
MongoDB is taking a deeper step into SQL-style processing waters with a 4.0 update that brings increased support for ACID-compliant transactions to its NoSQL database.
- January 03, 2018
03 Jan'18
Apache Hadoop 3.0 goes GA, adds hooks for cloud and GPUs
Is this the post-Hadoop era? Not in the eyes of Hadoop 3.0 backers, who see the latest update to the big data framework succeeding in machine learning applications and cloud systems.
- September 26, 2017
26 Sep'17
Bank sees ETL processes evolve from IT to front-line users
ETL jobs -- once the sole province of IT -- take on a new form as data wrangling and self-service gain greater traction with business users of analytics.
- July 24, 2017
24 Jul'17
Chief data officer jobs call for nurturing data ethos in companies
In many organizations, chief data officer jobs centered on defense against risk are giving way to ones emphasizing innovation. To do so, CDOs must nurture a data culture, MIT panelists said.
- September 15, 2016
15 Sep'16
HPE sells Vertica analytics, thanks to the growth of open source software
HPE is paring down its software holdings, including analytical database software in the Vertica line and other big data tools. A sale to Micro Focus is due to close next year, leaving users in some limbo for now.
- March 25, 2016
25 Mar'16
Unstructured data is a misnomer
Nowadays, the term unstructured data pops up everywhere. It owes its popularity for a large part to the success of big data, to successful technologies such as NoSQL and Hadoop, and to formats such ...
- January 29, 2016
29 Jan'16
Data quality metrics a governance must, managers say
Data governance managers who spoke during an online conference said that tracking business-oriented metrics on data quality improvement is a key to success in governance efforts.
- July 02, 2015
02 Jul'15
Convergence of Data Virtualization Servers and SQL-on-Hadoop Engines?
Hadoop has become a popular and powerful platform for data storage and data processing. Data stored in Hadoop can be used by a wide range of applications and tools and for a wide range of use ...
- June 04, 2014
04 Jun'14
Apache Spark goes 1.0, looks to improve on MapReduce performance
The Apache Software Foundation released Version 1.0 of Spark, a processing framework aimed at outpacing MapReduce for machine learning and other uses.
- May 22, 2014
22 May'14
Former shadow IT worker helps bring analytics data into the light
Ryan Fenner worked in a shadow IT unit at Union Bank for years. Now he's helping lead an IT effort to better manage BI data created in those shadows.
- May 08, 2014
08 May'14
Big data charge could turn data management profession on its head
Discussed at DAMA's EDW 2014 were more flexible approaches to the data management profession. That's in response to growing mountains of diverse data.
- 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 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.
- March 28, 2012
28 Mar'12
IBM users reveal five data governance best practices to remember
IBM customers Nationwide Insurance and Cardinal Health reveal five rules of thumb they learned while implementing highly ambitious data governance programs.
- March 08, 2012
08 Mar'12
Data governance programs expose hills to climb on path to success
IT professionals from Sallie Mae and Fannie Mae offered insight on data governance challenges and tips on how to overcome them in separate sessions at two recent conferences.
- February 27, 2012
27 Feb'12
Categorizing 'big data' processing systems
In the past, analytics applications typically were powered by relational databases. Now the options are more varied and less straightforward, says TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson.
- July 29, 2011
29 Jul'11
Sallie Mae exec: Meetings, metrics spur data governance best practices
In an interview, Michele Koch discusses the data governance program she leads at Sallie Mae and provides insight on key governance best practices.
- April 21, 2011
21 Apr'11
Disney discovers a whole new world of data warehouse best practices
The director of data warehousing and analytics at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts shares some important BI and data warehouse best practices.
- April 13, 2011
13 Apr'11
From the Editors: Database consolidation and standardization 101
If you’re thinking about embarking on a database consolidation or standardization project, make sure you know the technical, cultural and skill-set issues that can arise.
- March 23, 2011
23 Mar'11
Capacity planning for the data warehouse environment
Capacity planning is essential for all data warehouse environments. Data warehouses grow at high rates and must be managed to keep budgets under control.
- March 23, 2011
23 Mar'11
Gartner Magic Quadrant ranks data warehouse appliance 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.
- March 17, 2011
17 Mar'11
From the Editors: Analytical MDM sets up enterprise MDM, but plan well
An analytical master data management project can be a great way to start an enterprise MDM program, but with certain conditions. Get tips for starting an analytical MDM project at your company.
- December 30, 2010
30 Dec'10
Top seven data management stories of 2010
The top data management stories of 2010 include SaaS-based data integration, data warehouse appliances, the SAP-Sybase acquisition and more.
- November 26, 2010
26 Nov'10
Creating a database strategy that can adapt to changing business needs
Crafting a successful database strategy requires technology flexibility, the right skill sets and a strong focus on application requirements, according to IT pros and analysts.
- November 10, 2010
10 Nov'10
Emerging database technologies hit DBMS mainstream, add to choices
Emerging database technologies such as column-based database software, NoSQL databases and Database as a Service (DaaS) platforms are starting to make a splash in the IT market.
- November 05, 2010
05 Nov'10
Data governance roles and responsibilities call for diverse skill sets
Learn about data governance roles and responsibilities, and get advice on the management and technical skills that a successful data governance strategy and program requires.
- August 27, 2010
27 Aug'10
Increase the success of data governance programs from the bottom up
Data governance programs are often overlooked, pushed aside and just plain ignored through a lack of executive interest and funding. But some technology professionals are making the most of the situation.
- December 14, 2009
14 Dec'09
Tips for a master data management (MDM) requirements gathering process
Embarking on a master data management (MDM) project? Get an expert's tips for the MDM requirements gathering process and ensure MDM implementation success.
- July 21, 2008
21 Jul'08
Creating successful data stewardship programs, with Jill Dyché
Learn how data stewardship fits into data governance and data quality management programs, from Jill Dyché.
- April 10, 2008
10 Apr'08
Why Are Data Warehouses Growing So Fast?
Richard Winter provides observations on the causes and effects of the explosion of digital information.
- January 22, 2008
22 Jan'08
Active data warehousing explained and examined
Active data warehousing brings business intelligence to more operational decision-making processes. Find out how, and why, active data warehouses enable competitive advantages.
- January 06, 2005
06 Jan'05
Data warehousing for government
Surprisingly, Data Warehouses have been slow to be adopted in the government circles.