In the world of data management, the focus often zeroes in on the performance, scalability, and reliability of database systems. Total cost of ownership (TCO) is a crucial aspect that should hold equal – if not more – importance. TCO isn’t just a financial metric; it’s a comprehensive assessment that can significantly impact a business’s […]
The Evolution of AI Graph Databases: Building Strong Relations Between Data (Part One)
We live in an era in which business operations and success are based in large part on how proficiently databases are handled. This is an area in which graph databases have emerged as a transformative force, reshaping our approach to handling and analyzing datasets. Unlike the conventional structure of traditional methods of accessing databases, which […]
How to Become a Database Manager
Becoming a database manager requires knowing how to deal with both technology and people. The responsibilities of a database manager typically include establishing and enforcing the data standards for the business and troubleshooting any problems with the data or the system. The database manager often works with other management staff to improve data sharing and […]
A Brief History of Data Modeling
Data Modeling is the “act” of creating a data model (physical, logical, conceptual, etc.) and includes defining and determining an organization’s data needs and goals. The act of Data Modeling defines not just data elements, but also the structures they form and the relationships between them. Developing a data model requires the data modelers to work […]
Managing Customer Preferences Using Graph Databases
Managing customer preferences is one of the many aspects of managing customer journeys. Customers interact with organizations across a myriad of digital channels, and being mindful of preferences can increase the trust associated with customers. Read on for how graph databases can help manage these customer preferences. Data privacy and protection policies across geographies make it […]
Modern Databases Shouldn’t Make You Choose Between Control and Automation
Today’s businesses rely on databases more than ever. Most applications need a database, from customer service and supply chain systems to e-commerce and retail delivery. Modern applications are often made up of multiple microservices that may each require their own database to maintain availability, flexibility, and performance. As a result, the sheer number of databases that organizations […]
Data Warehouses Are Failing SaaS Apps: Why HTAP Databases Provide a Better Fit
As remote work continues to boom, enterprises are seeing increasing demand for SaaS products. SaaS apps are data-intensive, generating and accessing massive volumes of data in real time. Because of that, most organizations build SaaS apps on data warehouses instead of HTAP databases. For one, since SaaS apps operate on larger volumes of data, data warehouses […]
The Rise of Chief Data Officers and the Fall of Database Administrators
As we kick off the new year, it’s important to consider the unique challenges facing enterprises when it comes to managing databases. We’ve seen data and databases grow exponentially with each passing year. This added growth also brings added complexity, resulting in increased difficulty for database professionals to monitor application performance and mitigate issues as […]
2022 Predictions: Databases, AI, Chaos Engineering, and More
As we get started with 2022, organizations continue to leverage new strategies and technologies to maximize the value they get from data. These emerging trends will play a major role in shaping how enterprises use and harness data this year and beyond. Read on for our predictions regarding databases, AI, chaos engineering, and more. Siddon […]
Optimizing Cost on Azure with Spot Instances
Azure Spot Virtual Machines (VMs) enable you to leverage unused Azure cloud capacity, offered at significantly low rates. Discounts vary but can get to 90% off the on-demand price. Spot VMs create a win-win situation – Azure gains customers for underutilized capacity, and customers get discounts that lower their cloud costs. Azure Spot Instances: Pros and […]