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'Big data' applications bring new database choices, challenges
The dormitory world of databases has been roused from slumber by “big data” and associated technologies: MapReduce, Hadoop, MPP, NoSQL. Andy Hayler details big data’s impact and the issues it raises. Column
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DBAs and data warehouse architects in high demand
Demand for senior DBAs and data warehouse architects has risen sharply. How can UK organisations find needed database skills, and how should skills availability influence database purchasing plans? Feature
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Oracle’s MySQL 5.6 spans to NoSQL to offer more agility
Oracle has released version 5.6 of MySQL, which will hit the “sweet spot of the web market” according to Tomas Ulin, vice-president of engineering News | 06 Feb 2013
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Companies struggle to get past open source ‘big data’ experimentation
Open source big data technologies are attracting enterprise interest. Experts say, Experiment, but have business value in mind. News | 13 Aug 2012
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Accenture, Detica: Big data to drive business, trigger privacy concerns
Consulting firms Accenture and Detica see the big data wave as rich in new business opportunities, but rank with data privacy concerns. News | 17 Apr 2012
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European river managers delve into new knowledge management system
The UK’s Environment Agency has procured a semantic wiki based knowledge management (KM) system to aid river restoration across Europe. News | 11 Jan 2012
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Michael Stonebraker predicts trouble for relational databases in 2012
In a Q&A, database pioneer and VoltDB CTO Michael Stonebraker says that one size no longer fits all when it comes to buying database software. News | 04 Jan 2012
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Tejon Ranch ropes together database, records management software
The sprawling Tejon Ranch in California worked with IBM, Oracle and Iron Mountain to rustle up a robust database and records management system. News | 22 Dec 2011
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Business agility can be boosted by new approaches to database strategy
Rethinking database strategy can help to promote business agility and other strategic business goals. As organizations take a fresh look at their database infrastructure, what are the options? News | 25 Nov 2011
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Internet SMEs look to database strategy to drive business growth
Two Web startups in the UK are putting their database strategies at the heart of their plans for growth. Other SMEs that aren’t as database-literate may be able to learn from them. News | 05 Apr 2011
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Choosing a database engine: how to get the right one for your company
Get expert advice on choosing a database for an organisation, including guidance on who should make the choice and factors to consider when standardising on a database engine. Column | 09 Mar 2010
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Why pay for a data warehouse appliance when you can get one free?
Data warehouse appliance vendors Greenplum and ParAccel are giving away their products in an attempt to differentiate themselves in a highly competitive market. News | 18 Nov 2009
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Big data roundtable webcast: gaining value from big data
Roundtable discussion on business value of big data, chaired by Brian McKenna, Editor, SearchDataManagementUK, and featuring Mike Ferguson, Roxane Edjlali (Gartner), Joshua LeCure (GlaxoSmithKline). Video
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Oracle’s MySQL 5.6 spans to NoSQL to offer more agility
Oracle has released version 5.6 of MySQL, which will hit the “sweet spot of the web market” according to Tomas Ulin, vice-president of engineering News
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Companies struggle to get past open source ‘big data’ experimentation
Open source big data technologies are attracting enterprise interest. Experts say, Experiment, but have business value in mind. News
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Big data roundtable webcast: gaining value from big data
Roundtable discussion on business value of big data, chaired by Brian McKenna, Editor, SearchDataManagementUK, and featuring Mike Ferguson, Roxane Edjlali (Gartner), Joshua LeCure (GlaxoSmithKline). Video
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'Big data' applications bring new database choices, challenges
The dormitory world of databases has been roused from slumber by “big data” and associated technologies: MapReduce, Hadoop, MPP, NoSQL. Andy Hayler details big data’s impact and the issues it raises. Column
-
Accenture, Detica: Big data to drive business, trigger privacy concerns
Consulting firms Accenture and Detica see the big data wave as rich in new business opportunities, but rank with data privacy concerns. News
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European river managers delve into new knowledge management system
The UK’s Environment Agency has procured a semantic wiki based knowledge management (KM) system to aid river restoration across Europe. News
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Michael Stonebraker predicts trouble for relational databases in 2012
In a Q&A, database pioneer and VoltDB CTO Michael Stonebraker says that one size no longer fits all when it comes to buying database software. News
-
Tejon Ranch ropes together database, records management software
The sprawling Tejon Ranch in California worked with IBM, Oracle and Iron Mountain to rustle up a robust database and records management system. News
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Business agility can be boosted by new approaches to database strategy
Rethinking database strategy can help to promote business agility and other strategic business goals. As organizations take a fresh look at their database infrastructure, what are the options? News
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DBAs and data warehouse architects in high demand
Demand for senior DBAs and data warehouse architects has risen sharply. How can UK organisations find needed database skills, and how should skills availability influence database purchasing plans? Feature
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