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January 20, 2021 20 Jan'21
Fivetran data connectors boost enterprise data integration

An enterprise data integration vendor is building out its suite of data connectors with updates for organizations to create data pipelines for business processes and analytics.
November 24, 2020 24 Nov'20
IBM to deliver refurbished Db2 for the AI and cloud era

IBM has a tuned-up version of Db2 planned, featuring a handful of AI and machine learning capabilities to make it easier for users to send and manage Db2 data across clouds.
May 14, 2020 14 May'20
IBM fast-tracks updates to key middleware, Db2 for cloud era

Hoping to close the competitive gap with rivals AWS and Microsoft, IBM plans to revamp its lineup of legacy middleware products with improved cloud and AI technologies.
June 04, 2019 04 Jun'19
IBM Db2 update aims to simplify use with AI

IBM's new Db2 release adds a host of AI-powered enhancements, including a range of automated error reporting capabilities and tools to more easily create AI algorithms.

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database management system (DBMS)

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
SQL (Structured Query Language)

SQL (Structured Query Language) is a standardized programming language that's used to manage relational databases and perform various operations on the data in them. Continue Reading
RDBMS (relational database management system)

A relational database management system (RDBMS) is a collection of programs and capabilities that enable IT teams and others to create, update, administer and otherwise interact with a relational database. Continue Reading

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Data warehouse technologies evolve as vendors look skyward

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Quantum machine learning may come knocking on analytics' door

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A look at the leading operational database management systems

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Big data systems cross over, fuel cognitive computing growth

At IDC Directions, big data systems appeared poised for further growth. This and cognitive computing are the focus of this Talking Data podcast, which covers event data highlights. Continue Reading
Quiz: How do relational databases and NoSQL technologies compare?

Take this quiz to see what you know about the recent developments in the world of RDBMS and NoSQL databases technologies. Continue Reading
For IBM Watson, no easy answers on commercial cognitive computing

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What's the difference between DDL and DML?

What's the difference between DDL and DML? Get the answer and see examples of data manipulation language and data definition language commands for SQL databases. Continue Reading
How to select an MPP database: DB2 vs. Teradata

Should you run a massively parallel processing (MPP) database with DB2 or Teradata? Find out how to compare DB2 vs. Teradata and how to choose a database system and with advice from a data warehouse expert. Continue Reading
Data export command: Migration from a DB2 table to a flat file

To export data from a DB2 table to a flat file, you need to run an export specifying the proper file format. The export utility exports data from a database to an operating system file, which, our expert explains, can be in one of several external ... Continue Reading