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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

Museums and data: A powerful combination

With more and more museums using data to inform their decision-making processes, visitors are reaping the benefits by enjoying a ...

5 augmented analytics examples in the enterprise

Here are the top examples of augmented analytics uses that BI vendors support and enable, including data preparation, NLP-based ...

Phocas BI tool proves its value for manufacturers, wholesalers

With its focus on the manufacturing and wholesale distribution industries, Phocas Software has carved out a niche for itself ...

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Implement serverless architecture on AWS without Lambda

Serverless on AWS isn't all about Lambda. In fact, many of the services developers use often -- such as S3, Aurora and others -- ...

AWS Lambda alternatives for flexible cloud workloads

Experts share points of comparison for Lambda vs. the competition, and what other options AWS has for elastic computing without ...

Globe and Mail's AWS migration drives digital engagement

Canadian news outlet The Globe and Mail has broadly adopted AWS cloud services in a bid to increase reader engagement and digital...

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Box Shield adds tighter controls for content sharing

New Box security features enable file- and folder-level access control, while admins and security staff get machine-learning ...

Evergage launches Data Warehouse, a BI analytics product

Data Warehouse, Evergage's new BI analytics product, is designed to collect and analyze customer data in an effort to provide ...

Upgrades to Nintex Forms simplifies electronic form creation

The new form designer by Nintex brings user-friendly capabilities to Nintex Forms for both electronic form creation and data ...

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How Oracle RPA systems can automate business tasks for users

Robotic process automation software can be integrated into Oracle environments to help strengthen business operations by ...

Oracle Analytics Cloud update unifies BI products, pricing

Oracle Analytics Cloud now offers a consistent UI and all-in-one pricing for Oracle's analytics tools. But an on-premises BI ...

How to create Oracle Multitenant database user accounts

Database administrator Brian Peasland outlines the process of creating users in an Oracle Multitenant environment and details new...

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How to implement DevOps for SAP Cloud Platform: 4 best practices

A successful implementation of DevOps for SAP begins with understanding several best practices. Here are four to get you started.

SAP S/4HANA Cloud 1908 gets more RPA, embedded analytics

The quarterly release of SAP S/4HANA Cloud includes new RPA and embedded analytics capabilities. One analyst was blunt about his ...

Experts debate whether SAP acquisition of Qualtrics can deliver CX

Ten months after SAP paid $8 billion for the SaaS experience management platform, experts still differ on what Qualtrics adds to ...

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SQL Server database design best practices and tips for DBAs

Good database design is a must to meet processing needs in SQL Server systems. In a webinar, consultant Koen Verbeeck offered ...

SQL Server in Azure database choices and what they offer users

SQL Server databases can be moved to the Azure cloud in several different ways. Here's what you'll get from each of the options ...

Using a LEFT OUTER JOIN vs. RIGHT OUTER JOIN in SQL

In this book excerpt, you'll learn LEFT OUTER JOIN vs. RIGHT OUTER JOIN techniques and find various examples for creating SQL ...