In 2002, internet researchers just wanted a better search engine, and preferably one that was open-sourced. That was when Doug Cutting and Mike Cafarella decided to give them what they wanted, and they called their project “Nutch.” Hadoop was originally designed as part of the Nutch infrastructure, and was presented in the year 2005. The […]
How to Overcome Today’s Distributed Enterprise’s Top Four Connectivity Issues
Click to learn more about author Michelle Arney. Enterprise organizations around the world have traditionally leveraged virtual private networks (VPNs) to connect remote locations and/or to deploy new apps. Until rather recently, VPNs were the ideal solution to assist in controlling costs, while also providing a level of security. However, as the data landscape has […]
Press Release: Agenda Announced for the 2019 Data Architecture Summit
April 24, 2019– DATAVERSITY Education, LLC announced the agenda today for the third annual Data Architecture Summit (DAS), which will be held October 14-17, 2019, at the Westin Chicago River North in Chicago, Ill. For more details about the speakers, sessions, venue, and registration options, visit dataarchitecturesummit.com. The four-day event will feature a broad range of […]
Cloud Computing Challenges: Navigating the Multi-Cloud Landscape
Public clouds have become popular as a solution for many data-driven projects around Big Data, Business Intelligence and Analytics, as well as specialized projects, such as Machine Learning and AI. Cloud providers normally offer significant scalability and advantageous, user-friendly tools. Migration to the cloud is considered to be cost-effective, making it an excellent choice for […]
Build a Data-Driven Culture with a Data Catalog
Humans can be very particular about things. Some little kids simply won’t eat spinach. Adolescents might refuse to wear clothing that isn’t imprinted with cool brand logos. And adults may not like the cultural change that accompanies the effort to become a data-driven enterprise. Recent research addresses this in the context of Big Data and […]
Data Governance vs. Blockchain
Data Governance is the hot topic in today’s security- and privacy-concerned digital ecosystem. Blockchain technology offers data-centered security to sensitive, transactional systems that require tamper-resistant, fully auditable tracking mechanisms. Thus, blockchain and Data Governance (DG) complement each other in many ways, while maintaining distinct operational philosophies and application turfs. Blockchain is today’s preferred technology for […]
Have Your Batch Updates Become Unmanageable?
Click to learn more about author Richard Mohrmann. Look, I’m telling you this as a friend. Seriously, it’s time to let go of your batch updates. It’s not a criticism; no one is at fault. It’s just that it’s time to move on. Yes, I know what you’re thinking. Your vendors and other providers send […]
Implementing a Cloud Data Strategy
At a time when most major companies are showing a long-range commitment to “data-driven culture,” data is considered the most prized asset. An Enterprise Data Strategy, along with aligned technology and business goals, can significantly contribute to the core performance metrics of a business. The underlying principles of an Enterprise Data Strategy comprise a multi-step […]
Demystifying Data Architecture
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe said, “Architecture starts when you carefully put two bricks together”—and Data Architecture begins upon creating, storing, and putting two or more characters together, be they sets of records, emails, pictures, audio, video. This resonated well with initial thoughts about Data Architecture, as it is comprised of things, the functionality of […]
Teradata Expands As-a-Service Offerings for Vantage
According to a new press release, “Teradata, the industry’s only Pervasive Data Intelligence company, today announced three new offerings for its Teradata Vantage platform, reflecting Teradata’s commitment to offering as-a-service capabilities to meet the needs of their customers. These capabilities provide choice and flexibility for customers operating on Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure, […]