Click to learn more about author Evelyn Johnson. In a world ravaged by COVID-19, having access to the right data is literally a matter of life or death. Governments need authentic data for tracing the possible contacts of an infected person and identifying potential clusters. But that information gets accumulated on a day-to-day basis and […]
KIOXIA Adds Snapshots and Clones to KumoScale Software Suite
A new press release reports, “KIOXIA America, Inc. (formerly Toshiba Memory America, Inc.), the U.S.-based subsidiary of KIOXIA Corporation, has enhanced its KumoScale™ storage software based on NVM Express™ over Fabrics (NVMe-oF™) to include Kubernetes® CSI-compliant snapshots and clones. The addition of these advanced storage functions enables KumoScale software to reduce the time pressures associated […]
Cybersecurity Tips to Prevent the Risk of Data Theft
Click to learn more about author Ben Hartwig Yahoo. Equifax. eBay. Facebook. Marriott. These companies all have one thing in common – they suffered a data breach that saw millions of users’ data get exposed. These corporate juggernauts are not alone either, as a literal “who’s who” of large organizations and governments have been the […]
Case Study: Venture Logistics Improves Approach to Data Integration
Venture Logistics, a full-service trucking and logistics company, was facing a challenge in communicating data between its transportation management system (TMS) and clients. “We were always behind the eight ball, which lead to our customers telling us that our data failed and we’d missed out on orders or missed out on payments,” said Tom Jeffries, […]
Three Ps: When Choosing Technology, Don’t Lose Sight of What Really Matters
Click to learn more about author Mathias Golombek. When push comes to shove in choosing a technology solution, it’s important that you first consider the Three Ps: performance, price, and people. Businesses are constantly bombarded with messaging from vendors about why they should buy their products or services. What’s more, dubious endorsements from third-party firms can […]
OpenShift vs. Kubernetes: The Seven Most Critical Differences
Kubernetes and OpenShift are two of the most known container orchestration platforms. However, comparing the two platforms can sometimes lead to confusion because Kubernetes is an integral element of OpenShift. This article reviews the most critical differences between them, including deployment options, security, networking, and more. What Is Kubernetes? Kubernetes (K8S) is an open-source platform […]
Quick Guide: Data Structure in a Document Database vs. Relational Database
Click to learn more about author Niels Brinch Experts in relational database structure may find it very confusing to structure data in a document database. However, there are actually more similarities than differences. Here are some observations that may make it easier for experts in relational databases to make the transition to design their data […]
Ant Financial Unveils SaaS Version of Its Database Solution OceanBase
A recent press release reports, “Ant Financial today launched the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) version of its technology product OceanBase, a financial-grade distributed relational database that has been a key computing infrastructure for Alipay since 2010. OceanBase is highly stable, scalable, reliable and budget-friendly compared to other traditional database solutions. In October 2019, OceanBase was ranked number […]
IoT Testing is Driving the Future of Smart Connectivity
Click to learn more about author Hemanth Kumar Yamjala. The future of our tech-driven world is going to be exciting. Technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, the Internet of Things (IoT), or Robotics shall bring conveniences and improve our quality of life greatly. Among these, the Internet of Things or IoT shall be instrumental in ushering […]
Don’t Let Data Die in The Dark
Click to learn more about author Todd Forsythe. Who doesn’t have a drawer full of items they might need at some point, but haven’t used in months or even years? We’re all familiar with unintentional hoarding of things that may have been useful at one point but end up collecting dust and taking up unnecessary […]