Big data as an information management issue
Right now, big data is one of the most heard buzz words in IT, next to cloud, analytics and mobile. So far, most of the discussions on big data focus on storage. In the past, a lot of people thought big data was only a storage problem. Organisations were wondering if...
Data quality depends on who uses it
As businesses continue to deal with more data on a daily basis, how many organisations are actually focusing on true data quality? In an effort to make data more "useful" companies needs to examine implementing a data quality "fit for purpose" approach, says PBT...
Big data, BI can improve manufacturing
In a new CIO survey conducted by Epicor in the Middle East, India and Africa, an overwhelming 90% of respondents agreed that speed, reinvention, agility and innovation are critical to the success of any organization serious about optimizing performance and gaining...
Customer and supply chain intelligence
The fast moving consumable goods (FMCG) market is faced with a number of challenges with regards to profitability analysis, which is an essential part of ensuring the overall success of the business. Simply analysing individual products is not sufficient, as the cost...
WebFOCUS InfoDiscovery boosts data analysis
Information Builders, a leader in business intelligence (BI) and analytics, information integrity and integration solutions, has launched WebFOCUS InfoDiscovery, a Web-based, self-service visual analytics tool designed to help analysts, power users and business users...
Automotive sector can benefit from databases
No matter what type of business or industry you are in, you need people to buy into your idea or your service, and if you have products, people to purchase it. Identifying those prospective buyers and finding them is half the battle won. One of the most effective,...
Data scientists and chief data officers
When a new job title is created and introduced to an organisation, the immediate response is typically a combination of apprehension, confusion and sometimes rejection. It’s not unusual for people to scrutinise the role, question the business need and worry about how...
Biometrics expected to boom in retail
Biometric technology is increasingly becoming a part of life, but it still remains confined to specific applications where the need for identity authentication is paramount. Technology vendors like Ideco are touting the use of biometrics in retail as the next big...
Maintenance windows no longer viable
The days are numbered for concepts like the maintenance window, during which a company’s services might not be accessible for users (at lease over the Web), with IT departments using this opportunity to perform maintenance and system upgrades.Consumers expect...
Qlik introduces Qlik Sense
Qlik has introduced Qlik Sense Desktop, a free version of its next-generation data visualisation application that delivers a simple drag-and-drop interface for business users to rapidly create interactive visualisations, reports, and dashboards. Qlik Sense Desktop is...
Oracle enhances Exadata Database Machine
Exadata Database Machine X4-8 has been enhanced with increased compute, memory, and communication to provide an ideal platform for customers’ most critical data-intensive operations, including data warehousing, OLTP, and big data analytics. The new engineered system...
Oracle introduces Big Data SQL software
Oracle has introduced Oracle Big Data SQL, SQL-based software that seamlessly integrates data across Hadoop, NoSQL, and Oracle Database. Oracle Big Data SQL runs on Oracle Big Data Appliance and can work in conjunction with Oracle Exadata Database Machine. By...