Running a modern business is only possible with frequent file transfers. Expanding one’s presence in the digital space and changing working habits make the practice even more widespread. While efficient, data transfer can pose risks to security and credibility. Being up to speed on current best practices is critical to a company’s continued data integrity and reputation. […]
What Is Data Migration?
Data migration describes transferring data between storage types, formats or computer systems with as little change as possible. Due to acquisitions, relocation, or outgrowing a current system, companies find the need to migrate data. More than just a “lift and shift” approach, good data migration catalyzes rethinking of Data Strategy and Data Architecture through: Upgrading […]
What Is Data Integration?
Data integration refers to actions taken in creating consistent, quality, and usable data from one or more diverse data sets. As technologies become more complex and change over time, data variety and volume grow exponentially and the speed of data transfer becomes ever shorter. Data integration has and will continue to become more critical to […]
Data Is the Driver of NASCAR and F1, and NoSQL Is on Pole
Click to learn more about author Daniel Foulkes Leon. Speed and power are driving the adoption of NoSQL technologies in Motorsports. When it comes to racing and speed, the objectives of Formula 1 and NASCAR teams are the same. Winning. And they aim to do so by having the fastest car, recruiting the most skilled […]
The Privacy Shield Fell — Now What?
Click to learn more about author Stefano Maffulli. Personal data flows between countries as fast as dollars and euros. The current of personal data between US companies and European citizens was abruptly switched off after Europe’s top court killed a trans-Atlantic agreement that allows data to move between the European Union and the United States. […]
Using CDC to Power Real-time Analytics
Click here to learn more about author Joe DeBuzna. Snowflake is the first data warehouse and analytics service to be built for the cloud. Since Snowflake’s introduction in 2012, companies have flocked to it in order to minimize costs and simplify implementation and management of their data warehouse infrastructure. With Snowflake’s cloud-native architecture, organizations no […]
Big Data Can Help Forecast the Future of Earth’s Flora
Click to learn more about author Vikash Jangid. Yes, you read that right. Big Data technology is not just limited to help companies or businesses. It is capable of helping us in keeping our planet sustainable. Oh, if you are naïve to this technology, let us introduce you to it first. ‘Big Data’ refers to […]
Three Key Requirements for Continuous Integration in Cloud Environments
Click to learn more about author Joe deBuzna. In my previous blog post I discussed hybrid cloud computing. The phrase Hybrid Cloud Computing is used to describe the coexistence of multiple environments, at least one of which is a cloud environment. Hybrid cloud computing introduces new data integration requirements for data/database-dependent application. In this blog post, I will discuss […]
Putting Things in Perspective: How Blockchain Can Shake the Banking Industry
Click to learn more about author Sonal Mehta. Banks are third party organizations that handle money transfer and financial transactions of their users by providing services. These services include storing money, accessing money, transferring them from one to different accounts or banks, etc. The money is stored in safe security boxes that are within a […]
VersaStack with IBM Flash Accelerates Data Transfer for Hybrid Cloud Workloads
by Angela Guess According to a new press release, “IBM today announced new Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and hybrid cloud capabilities for the VersaStack™ converged infrastructure solution. VDI can reduce data center costs, streamline troubleshooting, and increase data security for enterprise clients managing hybrid cloud workloads. To address large-scale, high performance VDI workloads and data […]