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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. Continue Reading
NoSQL technology still prepping for wide enterprise entry

NoSQL database technology is built for processing speed and data flexibility. But it needs a fuller feature set and more skilled workers to make it big in enterprise applications. Continue Reading
Machine learning gets boost from growing big data ecosystem

The parallel processing platforms underpinning big data systems can help machine learning newbies and vets alike. TechTarget editors discuss how that may play out in this Talking Data podcast. Continue Reading

Cambridge Analytica-Facebook case shows need for ethical data mining

Ethical data collection practices are becoming even more important, as cases like Cambridge Analytica's misuse of Facebook data ...

Rethinking analytics processes spurs enterprise innovation

By taking a fresh look at the makeup of their analytics organizations, enterprises can innovate their business models and take ...

Diversified data sets for analytics deliver top results

Analytics teams should focus on data diversity to ensure that their projects deliver the most meaningful insights -- but they ...

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Amazon FreeRTOS aims to simplify, secure IoT deployment

Operational technology teams have been slow to update microcontroller software due to safety and logistics concerns, but Amazon ...

Test your knowledge of GDPR rights and AWS data protection

Is your enterprise GDPR-compliant? Take this quick quiz to test your knowledge of the EU regulation, as well as relevant AWS data...

Support for Node.js in AWS Lambda slowly, but surely, evolves

Developers who need the latest version of Node.js for a serverless platform might turn to Lambda rivals to meet that need. But ...

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How a digital transformation process helped curb reliance on paper

By moving on from paper, the North Carolina Court System and the Texas Animal Health Commission were able to accommodate ...

Intelligent information management is ready for AI, blockchain

A panel discussion at AIIM 2018 looked at how AI, cloud and blockchain will disrupt the intelligent information management space.

SharePoint 2019 on premises the talk of SharePoint Fest D.C.

This episode of the Pipeline podcast breaks down SharePoint users' concerns about data migration, on-premises version support, ...

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Collaborate 18 to track progress of Oracle cloud database, apps

The Collaborate 18 conference will shine a light on Oracle cloud adoption and migration issues, and on the impact that such moves...

Oracle Autonomous Database debut heralds new cloud hopes

It wasn't the first in the cloud computing space, but Oracle is all in now. Key to the effort is a new Autonomous Database ...

Oracle cloud services aim to pull users out of IT comfort zone

Oracle has gone all-in on cloud computing and expanded its line of cloud services in the hopes users will make the jump. But ...

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SAP indirect access debate tackled in new licensing model

SAP wants to resolve the indirect-access issue with a new, document-based licensing model. Analysts think customers will be happy...

Pros and cons of SAP Cloud Platform integration tools

While SAP offerings are often best for cloud-to-cloud and cloud-to-ground integration, sometimes, it's better to look elsewhere. ...

Supply chain risk assessment a major focus of SAP Ariba

SAP Ariba's Supplier Risk helps companies assess their suppliers in a number of risk categories, but building a responsible ...

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Why running SQL Server on Docker is no longer frowned upon

Microsoft now lets SQL Server databases run in Docker containers, a capability that depends on using volumes to store data in a ...

What the Microsoft GDPR compliance toolkit offers for SQL Server

The set of GDPR compliance tools that Microsoft offers for SQL Server is designed to make it easier for users of the database ...

How much do you know about the components of SQL Server?

From SQL Server Machine Learning Services to the SQL Server Operating System, there's a lot to know about SQL Server. Test your ...