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February 23, 2021
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Hasura 2.0 expands GraphQL API-to-database connectivity
Hasura is looking beyond solely transactional databases with its new platform update, enabling users to more easily connect with BigQuery as well as other data sources.
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February 17, 2021
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Feb'21
TigerGraph raises $105M in funding to fuel growth
With $105 million in new financing, TigerGraph is planning to invest in more product development and expand its operations into new geographic regions.
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February 16, 2021
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Feb'21
New SingleStore CIO's vision is to enrich lives through data
Oliver Schabenberger is moving from BI and analytics to data management, and in this Q&A discusses his surprising departure from an established vendor to go to a newer company.
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February 12, 2021
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Feb'21
YugabyteDB 2.4 brings new Spark to distributed SQL database
Distributed SQL database vendor issues new stable release of its platform, adding support for Apache Spark 3.0 and encryption for data at rest.
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A database management system (DBMS) is system software for creating and managing databases. A DBMS makes it possible for end users to create, protect, read, update and delete data in a database. Continue Reading
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Graph database vs. relational database: Key differences
Relational databases and graph databases both focus on the relationships between data but not in the same ways. Here are some key differences between the two. Continue Reading
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DBMS keys: Primary, super, foreign and candidate keys with examples
Here's a guide to primary, super, foreign and candidate keys, what they're used for in relational database management systems and the differences among them. Continue Reading
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Open source database comparison to choose the right tool
These are four of the most popular open source relational databases available to enterprises with a comparison chart to help you find the best option to fit your data. Continue Reading
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Data warehouse vs. data lake: Key differences
Data warehouses and data lakes are both data repositories common in the enterprise, but what are the main differences between the two and which is best for your data? Continue Reading
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The top 6 use cases for a data fabric architecture
Enterprise data fabric adoption has been on the rise as a way to ensure access and data sharing in a distributed environment. Here are the top use cases for data fabrics. Continue Reading
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Lines blur between structured and unstructured data storage
Open source tools like Presto persist low-cost unstructured object data stores while still making information accessible through structured data access tools such as SQL. Continue Reading
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Should you host your database on-site or in the cloud?
There's been a surge of movement to the cloud in recent years, but there are still some benefits to an on-site database. Read on for a comparison of on-site and cloud platforms. Continue Reading
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Building a strong data analytics platform architecture
A strong analytics platform is key to meeting demands in a data-driven business. Read on for the key components your platform architecture should include. Continue Reading
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Common data lake challenges and how to overcome them
Managing the data contained in your enterprise data lake presents many challenges. From the amount of data to data inconsistencies, here are some solutions to common issues. Continue Reading
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Oracle LEFT JOIN vs. LEFT OUTER JOIN: What's the difference?
Get an explanation of the different types of Oracle joins, including whether there's really a difference between the LEFT JOIN and LEFT OUTER JOIN syntax in PL/SQL. Continue Reading
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10 cloud database migration mistakes to avoid
Database expert Chris Foot lists the top 10 oversights IT teams commonly make when undertaking a cloud database migration and offers tips on how to avoid them. Continue Reading