Database management
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News
15 Sep 2023
Microsoft to offer Oracle cloud database on Azure
Oracle and Microsoft have trumpeted an expansion of their joint activity with the launch of Oracle Database@Azure. Microsoft will be the only other hyperscaler to offer OCI services Continue Reading
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Podcast
12 Sep 2023
Podcast: ‘Data first’ a key principle of digital transformation
Chris Gorton of Syniti says organisations should put data first during digital transformation projects, and that means getting data quality, access rights and governance right Continue Reading
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News
28 Jun 2019
PostgreSQL database specialist EnterpriseDB gets new backing
EnterpriseDB is looking to push its database further with help from new financial backers. The deal sees Postgres originator Michael Stonebraker coming onboard as technical adviser. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
25 Jun 2019
Why database admins should embrace automation
There are certain functions in database administration, that are good candidates for automation. These are the nuts and bolts of the job - like how to partition the storage, what happens if a disk ... Continue Reading
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News
24 Jun 2019
ASEAN CIOs learn to navigate the data economy
A group of IT leaders in Southeast Asia will converge in Edinburgh this July to delve deeper into issues that have been holding back efforts to become better data-driven organisations Continue Reading
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News
20 Jun 2019
Oracle results: Revenue flat, cloud progress claimed
Full-year 2018-19 results show revenue flat to slight, but executives claim cloud headway and progress on autonomous database uptake Continue Reading
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Tutorial
19 Jun 2019
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 views in the Oracle data dictionary. Continue Reading
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News
12 Jun 2019
Gartner: Blockchain lacks functionality needed by enterprise
Gartner has found there is generally a lack of understanding of how blockchain can be used in the enterprise Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2019
How Alibaba Cloud plans to win over APAC enterprises
The Chinese cloud supplier is counting on data analytics, industry-specific offerings and its knowledge of the China market to gain a foothold in the Asia-Pacific region Continue Reading
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News
30 May 2019
Salesforce completes Pardot fix after 12 days’ disruption
Plug was pulled on 17 May after a data script went wrong. Most users have had full access since 18 May, but 10 services remained down Continue Reading
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News
28 May 2019
SAP extends Hana’s reach beyond enterprise applications
The benefits of Hana Cloud Services are clear to Asia-Pacific customers, although actual adoption will boil down to cost Continue Reading
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Tip
23 May 2019
How to connect to a pluggable database in Oracle Multitenant
Once you've created pluggable databases in an Oracle Multitenant system, the next step is to connect applications to them so they can be used. Here's how to do that. Continue Reading
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News
22 May 2019
Singapore proposes data portability provisions
The Personal Data Protection Commission is seeking public feedback on proposed provisions that will let consumers move their personal data across organisations Continue Reading
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E-Zine
16 May 2019
CW APAC: Expert advice on data management
Data is growing exponentially, so managing it well is crucial to business success. In this handbook, Computer Weekly looks at how companies and data management experts are tackling data challenges, studies the findings of Gartner’s CDO study, and finds out how organisations are augmenting data management through artificial intelligence and machine learning. Continue Reading
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News
16 May 2019
Huawei debuts AI-powered database
Huawei is using reinforcement learning to deliver self-tuning and self-healing capabilities for the latest iteration of its GaussDB database Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Apr 2019
Creating an Oracle Multitenant container database and PDBs
Database administrator Brian Peasland outlines how to create the container and pluggable databases that are at the heart of the Oracle Multitenant architecture. Continue Reading
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News
25 Apr 2019
MongoDB buys Realm database to boost mobile chops
MongoDB is buying Realm, the maker of an open source database for cross-platform mobile applications, to boost its Atlas cloud platform and Stitch backend as a service. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Apr 2019
SQL Server performance tuning best practices for DBAs
Tuning database performance is a complex process, but consultant Joey D'Antoni details a list of SQL Server performance tuning best practices that can make it easier. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Apr 2019
Pros and cons of using SQL Server audit triggers for DBAs
Using triggers to capture audit information in SQL Server can be instrumental in keeping track of database use and changes. But they aren't a perfect fit for all cases. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
09 Apr 2019
Using data science at Sainsbury’s
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to one of the UK’s leading retailers, Sainsbury’s, about its data science strategy and how it helps the firm to better understand customers. We take a detailed look at the evolution of the business intelligence market and the impact of big data. And we find out how simulated disaster management can tackle the security skills gap. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
08 Apr 2019
How APAC firms can tame the data beast
Companies and data management experts across Asia-Pacific reveal how they are tackling data management challenges that have been compounded by growing cloud usage and compliance requirements Continue Reading
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Answer
05 Apr 2019
What is the difference between a database engineer, architect and administrator?
Expert Michael Hillenbrand explains the difference between a database engineer, a database architect and a database administrator. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Mar 2019
How to resolve and avoid deadlocks in SQL Server databases
Deadlocks are a real hindrance to SQL Server users, but database administrators can avoid them by taking steps to limit them and stop them from recurring. Continue Reading
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News
27 Mar 2019
Amadeus deploys cloud-native shopping application on Google cloud
Amadeus has moved off mainframes and is redeveloping its software to be cloud native. Its Master Pricer is the first of its core application to be deployed on Google Continue Reading
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News
21 Mar 2019
Australian firms grapple with business-IT gap
The growing chasm between business and IT has hit Australia more than other countries, according to a study on the state of digital transformation initiatives Continue Reading
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News
20 Mar 2019
How D+1 keeps payroll woes at bay
The Singapore-based F&B business behind the Yolé frozen yogurt chain has consolidated its payroll data into a single database powered by Unit4’s HR management system Continue Reading
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E-Zine
05 Mar 2019
Modernising IT at the Bank of England
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to the Bank of England as it starts the modernisation programme for its core system – one that the UK economy relies on. We look at the rise of DevSecOps and how it can help deal with increasingly complex security threats. And we examine the different approaches to storage for structured and unstructured data. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Feb 2019
SQL Server auditing best practices: 3 key questions for DBAs
Acing a SQL Server database audit starts with careful monitoring of how sensitive data is accessed and used so you can answer the top questions that auditors ask. Continue Reading
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News
21 Feb 2019
Redis Labs swaps out open source to protect against public clouds
While Redis remain open source, higher value modules are now covered by a commercial agreement which limits commercialisation of Redis-based products Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2019
Innocent people arrested following surveillance blunders, IPCO reveals
Interception of communications commissioner Adrian Fulford warns of “grave” repercussions for people wrongly identified as suspects due to errors made when government bodies access email, phone and telephone data Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Feb 2019
5 trends for SQL Server environments as SQL Server 2019 looms
SQL Server is undergoing new changes, as Microsoft prepares to release the 2019 version of the database software. Other changes are also on tap for SQL Server users. Continue Reading
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News
31 Jan 2019
No-deal Brexit could lead to data issues, MPs told
Trade body TechUK is concerned smaller companies are far from ready for a no-deal scenario, while warning that leaving without a deal could lead to serious data issues for businesses Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Jan 2019
5 data management infrastructure technologies to evaluate
It's the start of a new year -- is your organization ready to face the data management challenges ahead? Here are five technologies to consider adopting. Continue Reading
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News
23 Jan 2019
Facebook’s objections to court concerns over privacy more about ‘optics’ than facts
Facebook’s challenge to a High Court ruling that raises serious concerns about data transfers between Europe and the US is more about appearance than facts, lawyers for the Irish Data Protection Commission told Dublin's Supreme Court Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Jan 2019
Advantages of graph databases: Easier data modeling, analytics
Graph databases are finding a place in analytics applications at organizations that need to be able to map and understand the connections in large and varied data sets. Continue Reading
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News
11 Jan 2019
AWS pushes MongoDB compatible alternative as licences change
They probably didn't see that coming... MongoDB's switch to server-side licensing may have backfired, as AWS launches an API-compatible version Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Jan 2019
Storage 101: Structured data and its storage needs
Structured data is declining as a proportion of all data but its importance to business applications and its organised nature make its storage requirements very specific Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Dec 2018
Key new features coming in Oracle Database 19c
With Oracle Database 19c, Oracle is aiming to boost the stability of its flagship software's latest generation. But 19c also offers DBAs a variety of added features. Continue Reading
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News
18 Dec 2018
Ellison slates AWS Aurora as Oracle posts flat second quarter
Oracle was late to the cloud, but CTO Larry Ellison is adamant that no one will swap out Oracle for Amazon Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Dec 2018
SQL Server 2019 improves Linux, container support
The SQL Server 2019 release includes new big data integration features, a collection of database engine enhancements and improved Linux and container support. Continue Reading
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Opinion
14 Dec 2018
The real Oracle cloud strategy that may work vs. AWS and Azure
Oracle's database software is at the heart of its efforts to move users to its cloud. And that strategy might work, despite Oracle's inauspicious standing in the cloud now. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Dec 2018
Why to give third-party Oracle database monitoring tools a try
Oracle DBAs can use features in Oracle Enterprise Manager under database licenses. But third-party tools may aid efforts to monitor and tune database performance. Continue Reading
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News
11 Dec 2018
Tibco’s Orchestra acquisition will mean ‘faster IT integration’
Tibco’s strategic acquisition of Paris-based Orchestra networks will ‘benefit customers of both companies’ Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Nov 2018
Don't let blockchain complexity bog down business applications
Enterprise blockchain applications that run in a controlled environment don't require some of the components of cryptocurrency networks, explains expert David Teich. Continue Reading
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News
30 Nov 2018
Amazon Timestream, QLDB aim to grab more DBMS users for AWS
Built-for-purpose databases target general ones, especially in the cloud. At re:Invent 2018, AWS added time-series and transaction ledger databases to expand its line. Continue Reading
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News
30 Nov 2018
New forms of governance needed to safely and ethically unlock value of data
Despite today’s abundance of data, most of it remains locked in silos, meaning new governance structures are needed to open it up and unlock its potential value to society Continue Reading
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News
19 Nov 2018
CDO interview: Aidan Millar, DNB
Norwegian bank hires chief data officer to lead its data-driven transformation Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Nov 2018
5 FAQs on SQL Server containers and how to manage them
Running SQL Server in containers creates new challenges for database administrators. The answers to these questions can guide you through some of them. Continue Reading
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News
13 Nov 2018
Thailand’s Democrat Party holds election with blockchain
The Zcoin blockchain was used to store file hashes of voting data and identities of voting members of Thailand’s main opposition party Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Nov 2018
What the 3 versions of Oracle Cloud at Customer offer users
Oracle's Cloud at Customer service lets users run its cloud technologies in their data centers. Here's what users get in the different versions of the managed service. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Oct 2018
The most useful new features in Microsoft SQL Server 2019
SQL Server 2019 includes welcome new features, particularly updates to its indexing and high availability capabilities and added SQL Server on Linux functionality. Continue Reading
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Conference Coverage
30 Oct 2018
Oracle OpenWorld 2018 news, trends and analysis
At its OpenWorld 2018 conference, Oracle tried to position its cloud platform as well-suited for enterprise uses. This guide compiles coverage of key developments from the event. Continue Reading
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News
25 Oct 2018
Users look to Oracle Autonomous Database to lighten IT load
Early users are kicking the tires of Autonomous Database, attracted by Oracle's pledge that the cloud technology will automate database administration chores. Continue Reading
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News
25 Oct 2018
Microsoft results show hybrid benefit to Azure growth
The software company continues to push the benefits of on-premise Windows Server infrastructure alongside Azure PaaS Continue Reading
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News
24 Oct 2018
Oracle bullish on growth in ASEAN
Enterprise technology juggernaut Oracle claims traction in cloud applications and growing interest in its cloud-based autonomous database service in Southeast Asia Continue Reading
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News
24 Oct 2018
Oracle Open World 2018: CEO Mark Hurd says SAP ERP customers will defect
Oracle co-CEO Mark Hurd opined at Open World that SAP ECC6 customers will defect, in some measure, to Oracle in preference to S/4 Hana Continue Reading
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News
23 Oct 2018
Updated Oracle Gen 2 Cloud aims to challenge cloud leaders
With enhancements to its Autonomous Database technology and cloud infrastructure security services, Oracle is trying to gain ground on Amazon and other cloud rivals. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Oct 2018
6 best practices on Oracle performance monitoring and tuning
Database administrators need to effectively manage Oracle Database performance to ensure an efficient processing workflow. Let this checklist be your guide. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Oct 2018
What Oracle performance tuning tools can and can't do for DBAs
Two Oracle experts discuss the tuning and monitoring capabilities of database performance management tools -- and the ongoing role that DBAs play in the process. Continue Reading
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News
12 Oct 2018
MarkLogic Data Hub Service aims to ease cloud use of NoSQL DBMS
MarkLogic rolled out a cloud-service version of its NoSQL database management system, a move designed to make the technology more cost-effective for cloud users. Continue Reading
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News
08 Oct 2018
Geospatial Commission pumps £5m into unlocking value of location data
Commission wants to unlock the value of location data held by its partners through the use of emerging technologies Continue Reading
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News
17 Sep 2018
CIO interview: Marcella Flood, head of digital transformation, Allianz Care
Insurance giant’s international healthcare division is dealing with legacy systems while working on a data-led transformation that is underpinned by standards Continue Reading
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News
12 Sep 2018
Snowflake making headway in Australia
Cloud data warehouse supplier Snowflake has nabbed several Australian customers and is looking at delivering its software via the Azure cloud service next year Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Aug 2018
SQL Server high availability best practices in the cloud
The cloud isn't immune to system failures. You can increase database uptime and prevent data losses with these high availability best practices for SQL Server in the cloud. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Aug 2018
Open source RDBMS uses spurred by lower costs, cloud options
Open source technologies have become more capable alternatives to mainstream relational databases for cost-conscious users -- and the cloud makes them more accessible. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Aug 2018
2 ways to attach SQL Server database files to Linux containers
SQL Server files can be stored outside of Docker containers in host directories or volumes. Here's how to set up SQL Server on Linux databases and attach them to containers. Continue Reading
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News
14 Aug 2018
Digital projects failing because of poor databases
Legacy databases are unsuitable to run modern digitisation initiatives. Teams risk losing their jobs if their projects fail, warns Couchbase Continue Reading
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News
09 Aug 2018
Oracle Autonomous Database Cloud gets transaction processing
Oracle launched a transaction processing version of Autonomous Database, a cloud-based platform that automates configuration and management of Oracle databases. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Aug 2018
Open source DBMS software gains foothold in enterprise IT
Open source databases are increasingly making their way into corporate IT environments, says Gartner analyst Merv Adrian in a Q&A. But some care is required. Continue Reading
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News
02 Aug 2018
GDPR harmonised with local laws in Nordic EU states
Sweden provides an interesting challenge for the European Union’s data protection regulation due to its laws around freedom of press and free speech Continue Reading
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News
01 Aug 2018
What machine learning practitioners can learn from data warehousing
Cloudera’s head of emerging business shares lessons that machine learning practitioners can learn from their cousins in data warehousing Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Jul 2018
How to attach databases to custom SQL Server containers
Deploying SQL Server in Docker containers for production applications typically requires custom containers. Here are guidelines on how to attach databases to them. Continue Reading
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News
19 Jul 2018
How Splunk is ‘splunking’ data for APAC enterprises
Splunk’s regional vice-president talks up the company’s business strategy and how its customers are using big data analytics in security and IT operations Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Jul 2018
How graph data modeling can help evaluate database tools
Mapping data to a graph model can be challenging, but these steps can help you create prototype applications -- which then can aid in evaluating graph databases. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Jul 2018
eHarmony hooks up with Redis NoSQL database for hot storage
The Redis key-value store finds use in a system to match would-be romantic partners on dating site eHarmony, which employs a variety of NoSQL databases to make love click online. Continue Reading
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Podcast
02 Jul 2018
Hadoop data governance services surface in wake of GDPR
GDPR influence is touching a Hadoop big data world that was immune to many privacy considerations until now. This podcast features the rise of Hadoop data governance for data lakes. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Jul 2018
How Oracle DBA responsibilities change with Autonomous Database
Oracle's Autonomous Database automates basic tasks of database administrators. That may put some DBA jobs at risk, but many will shift to higher-level duties. Continue Reading
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News
27 Jun 2018
MongoDB 4.0, Stitch aim to grow NoSQL apps in cloud, on-prem
NoSQL vendor MongoDB upgraded its database software with ACID support, while also releasing a serverless platform intended to simplify application development. Continue Reading
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News
26 Jun 2018
British Muslim challenges use of intelligence databases for repeated police stops
Muzaffar Abdullah is challenging police use of intelligence databases to repeatedly stop and question Muslims, after being arrested for refusing to answer questions under Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act 2000. His lawyers say he had been stopped at least 10 times before and the police should have known he had no connection to terrorism Continue Reading
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News
26 Jun 2018
Data locked in legacy systems curbs digitisation plans
Maintaining access to data stuck in legacy systems is costly and limits IT’s ability to work on digital transformation initiatives Continue Reading
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Answer
26 Jun 2018
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
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News
25 Jun 2018
SAP outlines approach to data management
Through its Hana Data Management Suite, SAP hopes to alleviate the challenges of managing data amid growing data security needs in an increasingly hybrid IT landscape Continue Reading
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News
14 Jun 2018
Case study: Mercedes F1 team makes gains with Pure Storage all-flash
Two years ago, the Mercedes AMG Formula 1 team deployed Pure Storage all-flash arrays in its datacentre and in mobile racks out on the circuit. It’s a bet that has paid off for the racing team Continue Reading
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News
13 Jun 2018
DCMS sets out plans for National Data Strategy
A new centre for data ethics and innovations will drive UK government policy making regarding data sharing and use of public data Continue Reading
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News
17 May 2018
GlaxoSmithKline R&D creates data platform using Hadoop for the internal sharing of scientific data
GlaxoSmithKline is making better use of the data it has about the development and trials of medicines through a Hadoop-based platform Continue Reading
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Feature
11 May 2018
GPU databases bring greater parallelism to big data processing
GPU databases offer a new way to process data. 451 Research analyst James Curtis discusses where they fit in big data applications, particularly for parallel processing. Continue Reading
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News
09 May 2018
Singapore organisations not paying heed to data veracity
Most Singapore respondents in a global Accenture survey said they have not invested in capabilities to verify data used in decision-making Continue Reading
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News
08 May 2018
Oracle’s autonomous database could leave DBAs unemployed
The long-term future of database administrators could be at risk if every enterprise adopts the Oracle 18c autonomous database Continue Reading
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Feature
08 May 2018
CockroachDB database wagered on for scalability boost, GDPR
CockroachDB is an open source distributed database designed for processing on a global scale, a need that online gambling company Kindred Group hopes it can meet. Continue Reading
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01 May 2018
Currency of data separates leaders from laggards
With customer data growing in ever-evolving volumes, we look at how companies are using data analytics to stay in control Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Apr 2018
Oracle 18c features give DBAs incremental database capabilities
Oracle Database 18c is really another version of 12c Release 2 with a different name. It doesn't contain major new features, but it does expand functionality in various areas. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Apr 2018
Currency of data separates leaders from laggards
With customer data growing in ever-evolving volumes, we look at how companies are using data analytics to stay in control Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Apr 2018
Congolese health workers and patients benefit from Couchbase database
Belgian public health consulting firm AEDES has worked with a local partner in the Democratic Republic of Congo to deliver a health information management system based on Couchbase Continue Reading
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News
27 Apr 2018
Data analytics is about culture, not technology
Enterprises need to figure out the business problems they are trying to solve and foster a data-driven culture to benefit from data analytics Continue Reading
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News
26 Apr 2018
Cloud workloads see gradual uptake, but miles to go for databases
A picture of steady but not rapid migration to the cloud by Oracle users emerged at Collaborate 18, with database vets saying it's wise to be selective on what to move. Continue Reading
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News
23 Apr 2018
Estonia’s digital residency programme faces first headwind
The Baltic country’s programme to offer anyone, anywhere a chance to run a company online is facing its first crisis Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Apr 2018
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 persistent way outside the containers. Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Apr 2018
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 software to adhere to the EU's new data rules. Continue Reading
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Podcast
10 Apr 2018
Podcast: Storage compliance for GDPR data subject requests
The General Data Protection Regulation is upon us. Mathieu Gorge, CEO of Vigitrust, talks you through the key areas needed for compliance in storage of data subjects’ data and how to find it quickly on request Continue Reading
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News
10 Apr 2018
SAP bids to modernise indirect licensing with new pricing model
SAP has announced a new pricing model for indirect licensing scenarios that has been welcomed by user groups, who are still pressing for reassurance that they won’t pay more Continue Reading
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News
30 Mar 2018
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 service, initially available for data warehousing uses. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
21 Mar 2018
Amazon Neptune: a shot in the arm for the graph database?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced its entry to the graph database market at its AWS reINVENT conference in Seattle in November last year. It was a notable announcement for a couple of reasons: it ... Continue Reading