A recent press release reports, “Rackspace® today announced the launch of Rackspace Managed Database Services for Amazon Web Services (AWS), a suite of services designed to accelerate customers’ ability to leverage adoption of Amazon Aurora, Amazon Redshift, AWS Glue and Amazon Athena. As an AWS Partner Network (APN) Premier Consulting Partner with nearly 20 years […]
The Data Hub Brings Opportunities for Data Orchestration
The massive proliferation of data volumes has created an important opportunity for business insight and data-informed decision-making, but many companies struggle with getting the value out of all that data. “While data is the new gold, and we are currently experiencing a data-driven ‘gold rush,’ enterprises are still struggling to manage data from multiple sources,” […]
Homicide and Violent Crime in Chicago, 2018 – Barely
This is my 4th article on crime in Chicago for DATAVERSITY. A combination of several factors piqued my interest in Chicago crime two years ago. First was the availability of detailed crime data from the city. Until two weeks ago, the data were posted daily a week in arrears. Now it appears that updates will […]
You Want Control of Your Data, But What Does That Really Mean?
Click to learn more about author Kevin W. McCarthy. An interesting trend has started in Data Quality. Data Quality has lost its cachet (if it ever had it), and is quickly being overshadowed by the concept of “Data Control”. Data Quality is often thought of as a backroom activity, relegated to IT, and just another […]
Blockchain in the Insurance Industry: What to Expect in the Future?
Click to learn more about author Amit Dua. Ever since its introduction, Blockchain technology has caught the fancy of various industries. The initial success of crypto-currencies being the primary reason behind it. But since then, Blockchain has come way forward. Many industries are looking to commercialize Blockchain technology. They are taking services of expert Blockchain […]
Blockchain Use Cases
Blockchain, which is akin to a distributed and decentralized accounts ledger, can record and verify high volumes of digital transactions, irrespective of location. So, Blockchain has the capacity to contribute to many industry sectors, besides finance. As a secure technology platform, Blockchain’s main benefits are accuracy, protection against fraud, and easy sharing of information. The […]
Effective Use of Big Data is the Key to Digital Business Success
Click to learn more about author Richard van Hooijdonk. Every single click in the online world generates data, and the amount of data we produce on a daily basis is staggering. And with an increasing number of devices connected to the internet, the volume of that data will continue to increase rapidly. As MarketWatch reports, […]
Predictions for Big Data Analytics in 2019
Click to learn more about author James Kobielus. Big Data Analytics has been one of the dominant tech trends of this decade, and it’s also been one of the most dynamic and innovative segments of the IT market. Today’s Big Data Analytics market is quite different from the industry of even a few years ago, and […]
Prevent Your Organization from Becoming a Ransomware Statistic
Click to learn more about author Samuel Bocetta. Cyberattacks can affect organizations of any size and at any time. The FBI estimates ransomware costs companies about $1 billion annually, which makes it one of the most damaging viruses around. Say you are a customer service representative for a small online retail store. If your workstation […]
Blockchain is the Solution, But What are the Underlying Issues in Supply Chain Management?
Click to learn more about author Sonal Mehta. The underlying issues of supply chain systems and how Blockchain technology can revolutionize Supply Chain Management is certainly a complicated, but important topic. We consume a variety of products daily ranging from food to beverages. But, have you ever wondered how far these products must travel? They […]