Data management history shows that it’s not what you buy but how you use it makes a difference. The latest Forrsights BI/Big Data Survey mirrors the same. More>>
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Big Data, Cloud, Application Upgrades, Application Retirement, Data Warehouse, Disk Backup – Why I Love “Data Validation”
Recently, one of the data management companies had to move their office to a new location. The move was painful as the company executives realized how much stuff they had accumulated over years, including many things they ever use but were sitting around, gathering dust. They had to look at
How Data Visualization Boosts BI’s Value
"Even though there is plenty that users can accomplish now using data visualization, the reality is that we are just at the tip of the iceberg in terms of how people will be using this technology in the future," says industry analyst Lyndsay Wise. Check out the interview in which
How green is the cloud?
Common Misconceptions about Data Security
Many organizations will be under the impression that a data breach is something that happens to others. When a breach actually takes place, they think it is like lightening, and only strikes once. Organizations should never underestimate the threat, or the importance of strong data security practices. Data breaches don’t always
Data Management Standards are a Barrier
While standards can help control costs and reduce complexity, in an age where data management architecture needs to flex and meet the business need for agility, standards are a barrier. The emphasis on standards is what keeps IT in a mode of constant foundation building, playing the role of deli
SQL Injection Attack
No cyber criminal (that we know of) has stolen more credit cards than Albert Gonzalez. Originally indicted by a federal grand jury for breaking into T.J. Maxx’s credit card processing operations, Albert Gonzalez and his team are accused of criminally hacking some of the best-known companies in America including; Dave
Taming Big Data is Not a Technology Issue
What Are S&R Pros Doing About Data Security And Privacy?
Data security consistently tops the laundry list of security priorities because it must. Organizations are collecting data, creating data, using data, and storing data in some way or another. Mishandle data or disregard privacy, and you’ve got a public relations fiasco on your hands with the potential to disrupt business
