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Does Taking on Hadoop Mean the End of Your Data Warehouse?

There seems to be some confusion among executives -- many respond in polls to indicate that Hadoop will eventually replace their data warehouses entirely.… Continue Reading

The Database VS the Data Warehouse: What's the Difference and Which Do You Need?

In this era of big data, it's becoming increasingly difficult to determine what type of data storage you need to conduct day-to-day business operations… Continue Reading

IaaS Versus PaaS Versus SaaS: What are the Differences?

If you have contracted for cloud computing services, your service falls under one of these categories: Software as a Service, Platform as a Service, or… Continue Reading

Interview: Matt Pfeil of DataStax on Apache Cassandra and Big Data

Everybody knows that big data is big business, but few know why - let alone how best to take advantage of it.DataStax is built around the Apache Cassandra,… Continue Reading

What is IaaS and How Does It Fit in Your Organization?

As you shop for technology solutions, you'll come across terms like "SaaS," "PaaS," and "IaaS." These are terms used to describe a new business model… Continue Reading

Oleg Shilovitsky Of Beyond PLM On Big Data Trends For PLM

Big data is making its way into every field and industry, as companies continue to work out all the angles on how technology can help optimize their businesses.… Continue Reading

Anita Garimella Andrews on Data-Driven Decision Making

If you want to lessen data management growing pains in the future, then you need to implement thoughtful data structure right at the start, says Anita… Continue Reading

What Do People Use the Cloud for?

Perhaps more than any other modern technology, the cloud is most misunderstood. What is it? Where is it? What is it for? The cloud is just a term to describe… Continue Reading

What is an IT Service Broker and Do You Need One?

Information technology is getting complicated. It's so complex, in fact, that staying on top of business technology can become so consuming that businesses… Continue Reading

Expert Interview with Daniel D. Gutierrez on Big Data Headlines

For IT teams to ensure they stay ahead of the curve on security and new technology related to big data, they need to start putting together their data… Continue Reading

How Can You Be Sure Your Information is Secure in the Cloud?

Have you read all of the warnings about cloud computing? If so, you likely have some concerns about how safe cloud storage really is. Fortunately, there… Continue Reading

But, Really, What Is the Cloud?

The cloud: it's what everybody is talking about, few truly understand, and even fewer can agree on an exact definition. What does it mean to "store something… Continue Reading