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5 trends for SQL Server environments as SQL Server 2019 looms

SQL Server is undergoing new changes, as Microsoft prepares to release the 2019 version of the database software. Other changes are also on tap for SQL Server users. Continue Reading
The most useful new features in Microsoft SQL Server 2019

SQL Server 2019 includes welcome new features, particularly updates to its indexing and high availability capabilities and added SQL Server on Linux functionality. Continue Reading
PASS Summit 2018 spotlights new demands on SQL Server DBAs

This year's PASS Summit comes as SQL Server 2019 looms and the cloud becomes a bigger factor. PASS board member Tim Ford talks about key trends ahead of it. Continue Reading

5 augmented analytics examples in the enterprise

Here are the top examples of augmented analytics uses that BI vendors support and enable, including data preparation, NLP-based ...

Phocas BI tool proves its value for manufacturers, wholesalers

With its focus on the manufacturing and wholesale distribution industries, Phocas Software has carved out a niche for itself ...

The Salesforce acquisition of Tableau complements Einstein Analytics

Given the different strengths of Salesforce's Einstein Analytics platform and Tableau, the BI tools could prove complementary now...

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IBM Power chip instruction set now open source

IBM opened up its Power server Instruction Set Architecture allowing the open source community to develop more innovative ...

Big Switch updates its Cloud-First Networking portfolio

Big Switch Networks' new products and features aim to help solve issues such as lack of operational consistency, visibility and ...

How to get out of a bad colocation contract

Renegotiation, legal action and cancellation are all options if your colocation service agreement isn't up to par. But each ...

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GDPR, AI intensify privacy and data protection compliance demands

This guide covers the challenges data management teams face on data protection and privacy, particularly with the rise of GDPR ...

SnapLogic boosts its data integration technology with AI

SnapLogic's latest update for its Intelligent Integration Platform aims to make it easier for users to benefit from data ...

DigitalOcean Managed Databases add MySQL, Redis support

Expanding its database management system offerings, cloud computing vendor DigitalOcean added Managed Databases support for MySQL...

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Implement serverless architecture on AWS without Lambda

Serverless on AWS isn't all about Lambda. In fact, many of the services developers use often -- such as S3, Aurora and others -- ...

AWS Lambda alternatives for flexible cloud workloads

Experts share points of comparison for Lambda vs. the competition, and what other options AWS has for elastic computing without ...

Globe and Mail's AWS migration drives digital engagement

Canadian news outlet The Globe and Mail has broadly adopted AWS cloud services in a bid to increase reader engagement and digital...

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How Oracle RPA systems can automate business tasks for users

Robotic process automation software can be integrated into Oracle environments to help strengthen business operations by ...

Oracle Analytics Cloud update unifies BI products, pricing

Oracle Analytics Cloud now offers a consistent UI and all-in-one pricing for Oracle's analytics tools. But an on-premises BI ...

How to create Oracle Multitenant database user accounts

Database administrator Brian Peasland outlines the process of creating users in an Oracle Multitenant environment and details new...

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Evergage launches Data Warehouse, a BI analytics product

Data Warehouse, Evergage's new BI analytics product, is designed to collect and analyze customer data in an effort to provide ...

Upgrades to Nintex Forms simplifies electronic form creation

The new form designer by Nintex brings user-friendly capabilities to Nintex Forms for both electronic form creation and data ...

4 tips for migrating ECM to the cloud

Outdated ECM systems use a lot of resources, and neglect can render them almost useless. By migrating to the cloud, businesses ...

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Pester tests help pinpoint infrastructure issues

The Pester testing framework gives IT pros a way to develop sophisticated and consistent testing routines that monitoring tools ...

How to transfer FSMO roles with PowerShell

You might need to shift Active Directory FSMO roles for a few reasons. If you need to do it more than once, there's a way to ...

Azure AD Premium P1 vs. P2: Which is right for you?

Microsoft's cloud-based Active Directory has different features than the on-premises version, and you'll need to do your homework...