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How do augmented analytics and BI tools differ?

See how augmented analytics compares to traditional BI and self-service analytics tools and what this new generation of AI-powered data analysis platforms can deliver. Continue Reading
Do predictive analytics projects require data scientists?

Expert Mark Whitehorn explains what skills are required for predictive modeling -- and whether business users can do the work of data scientists. Continue Reading
Social media analysis: Valuable tool or overhyped technology?

Companies need to ask some basic questions to determine whether they'll gain business value from social media analytics, says expert Mark Whitehorn. Continue Reading
R language well-suited to analytical data sampling and manipulations

Analytics expert Mark Whitehorn explains the strengths of R and how to determine if the open source programming language fits your analytics purposes. Continue Reading

Building leaner, meaner BI data sources

As business intelligence analysis and reporting platforms become increasingly important in the enterprise, so does the data that ...

A comparison of open source, real-time data streaming platforms

With so many real-time data streaming tools, how do you know which is right for your organization? Experts compare Spark ...

Data virtualization tools promote anywhere, anytime data access

This online handbook examines data virtualization software and how organizations are deploying and using the technology as part ...

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Review AWS Quick Starts for third-party integrations

AWS Quick Starts integrations use CloudFormation templates to automate deployment of popular technologies from Tableau and IBM, ...

New AWS cloud security features fill gaps

AWS is on pace to deliver more than 1,800 new features and services this year, and many target cloud security.

Secure Lambda functions and meet cloud compliance standards

While AWS Lambda itself is secure, users are responsible for the functions they run with the service. Set up CloudWatch, KMS and ...

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Acquia Content Cloud is here, in private beta version

Acquia Content Cloud is a cloud-based headless content management system built on Drupal. The content-as-a-service product is ...

Dropbox Business gets integrations with G Suite, Slack and Zoom

Dropbox Business has been overhauled in an attempt to make it a hub for business communication and collaboration. The updates ...

5 Microsoft PowerApps use cases in the enterprise

Organizations use Microsoft PowerApps to simplify a number of tasks, including employee onboarding, inspections, new user setups,...

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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...

How to connect to a pluggable database in Oracle Multitenant

Once you've created pluggable databases in an Oracle Multitenant system, the next step is to connect applications to them so they...

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SAP customers plan to stay on ECC6 beyond 2025 deadline

A new survey suggests SAP customers will stay on SAP ECC6, despite SAP's plan to pull support by 2025. One analyst said reports ...

SAP.iO gives startups a leg up with resources and investment

Goodr and Ruum are part of SAP.iO, a startup incubator that provides investment, as well as technical and business resources to ...

A breakdown of 10 commonly used SAP ECC components

Whether you've already implemented SAP ECC or your company is considering expanding its use of the on-premises ERP system, it's ...

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Key features to create a SQL Server audit trail in databases

SQL Server offers a set of built-in auditing tools that can help make the process of tracking logins and other database ...

Check SQL Server Query Store performance impact before using

Many IT teams hesitate to use SQL Server Query Store due to performance concerns. Consultant Andy Warren offers tips on how to ...

SQL Server vs. MySQL: Learn the differences

MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server relational databases have their pros and cons. Weigh the differences between SQL Server and MySQL ...

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Ask the Experts

Advanced analytics software

How do augmented analytics and BI tools differ?

Do predictive analytics projects require data scientists?

Social media analysis: Valuable tool or overhyped technology?

R language well-suited to analytical data sampling and manipulations

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SearchDataManagement

Building leaner, meaner BI data sources

A comparison of open source, real-time data streaming platforms

Data virtualization tools promote anywhere, anytime data access

SearchAWS

Review AWS Quick Starts for third-party integrations

New AWS cloud security features fill gaps

Secure Lambda functions and meet cloud compliance standards

SearchContentManagement

Acquia Content Cloud is here, in private beta version

Dropbox Business gets integrations with G Suite, Slack and Zoom

5 Microsoft PowerApps use cases in the enterprise

SearchOracle

Oracle Analytics Cloud update unifies BI products, pricing

How to create Oracle Multitenant database user accounts

How to connect to a pluggable database in Oracle Multitenant

SearchSAP

SAP customers plan to stay on ECC6 beyond 2025 deadline

SAP.iO gives startups a leg up with resources and investment

A breakdown of 10 commonly used SAP ECC components

SearchSQLServer

Key features to create a SQL Server audit trail in databases

Check SQL Server Query Store performance impact before using

SQL Server vs. MySQL: Learn the differences