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The well-known three Vs of Big Data - Volume, Variety, and Velocity – are increasingly placing pressure on organizations that need to manage this data as well as extract value from this data deluge for Predictive Analytics and Decision-Making. Big Data technologies, services, and tools such as Hadoop, MapReduce, Hive and NoSQL/NewSQL databases and Data Integration techniques, In-Memory approaches, and Cloud technologies have emerged to help meet the challenges posed by the flood of Web, Social Media, Internet of Things (IoT) and machine-to-machine (M2M) data flowing into organizations.



Big Data Articles

Everyone wants successful AI, but the reality is that this demands trusted data products at unprecedented speed. However, fragmented tools and siloed approaches are slowing enterprise progress.

Posted October 22, 2025

Vultr, a privately-held cloud infrastructure company, is introducing its new Vultr VX1 Cloud Compute plans, powered by the latest generation of AMD EPYC processors. According to Vultr, VX1 delivers unmatched cloud compute cost savings and sets a new standard for performance-per-dollar. Designed for a wide range of enterprise workloads, VX1 is a "first-of-its-kind" solution, jointly developed by Vultr and AMD.

Posted October 22, 2025

IBM announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Cognitus, a leading SAP S/4HANA services provider, with industry-specific, AI-powered solutions. Cognitus will bring mission-critical SAP skills, including in RISE and GROW with SAP, as well as an extensive portfolio of software assets.

Posted October 22, 2025

SAP and Google Cloud are expanding their long-standing data and analytics partnership with the launch of SAP Business Data Cloud Connect for Google BigQuery. By connecting Google BigQuery, the autonomous data to AI platform with agentic capabilities, and SAP Business Data Cloud (SAP BDC), SAP and Google aim to help enterprises of all sizes gain more immediate access to trusted, business-ready data for enterprise analytics and AI across their platforms, according to the vendors.

Posted October 22, 2025

Boomi, a leader in AI-driven automation, announced the general availability of native Change Data Capture (CDC) ingestion for SAP data. Available now, the new capability enables enterprise teams to securely ingest data from SAP ECC, S/4HANA, and SAP Business Warehouse (BW) into any cloud data lake or warehouse without writing a single line of code, according to Boomi.

Posted October 22, 2025

At its inaugural SAP Connect event, SAP showcased how the integration of AI, data, and applications creates unparalleled business value. These breakthroughs—including a new network of role-based assistants in Joule that partner with humans to elevate performance, an expanding data ecosystem that drives deeper insights, and supply chain software that anticipates disruptions—once again revolutionize how business gets done, SAP said.

Posted October 22, 2025

When we draw lines within an entity-relationship diagram (ERD) that represent a "relationship," the diagram only shows the exterior presentation. A relates to B in a one-to-many fashion. But what is the actual nature of that A-to-B relationship? Is the relationship one of composition where A is the whole and each B is a part of A? Can any B exist without an A?

Posted October 22, 2025

Zumasys senior developer, John Hill, is transforming PICK/MultiValue applications and databases with GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT. "I call it my junior programmer," Hill said. "AI doesn't get tired, it points me in the right direction, and it drafts fixes I can refine."

Posted October 22, 2025

RDM Infinity is launching WebTerm, a next-generation terminal emulator that brings MultiValue access into the browser with zero client installs, modern productivity tools, and flexible, site-based licensing. Built from the ground up using industry-standard open technologies, WebTerm eliminates the need for traditional desktop installations and manual updates, according to RDM Infinity.

Posted October 22, 2025

Entrinsik, a leader in data analytics and business intelligence solutions, announced it has been selected as a finalist for the NC Tech Awards 2025 in the AI, ML + Data Innovation Category. The NC TECH Awards is North Carolina's only statewide technology awards program that recognizes innovation, growth, and leadership in the tech sector.

Posted October 22, 2025

Data breaches are a constant, lurking threat in our interconnected world and database administrators are the front-line guardians of their organization's most valuable asset: its data. The modern database environment, with its mix of on-premises, cloud, and hybrid systems, can feel like a minefield. Navigating it successfully requires more than just technical skill—it demands a proactive, strategic approach to security.

Posted October 22, 2025

Veeam Software, a global leader in data resilience, is releasing Veeam Data Cloud (VDC) for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) through the Veeam Cloud & Service Provider (VCSP) program. Designed to empower third-party service providers, Veeam Data Cloud delivers industry-leading, future-ready data protection and resilience through a secure, scalable SaaS platform for their clients across diverse environments, according to the company.

Posted October 21, 2025

AvePoint, a global leader in data security, governance, and resilience, is releasing new multi-SaaS data protection solutions and Copilot Studio Agent visibility within the AvePoint Confidence Platform, as well as launching a new Operational Efficiency Command Center in the Confidence Platform—helping companies to centralize, streamline, and track the impact of data governance practices, promoting stronger security, compliance, and efficiency.

Posted October 21, 2025

Dispatch Science, a leading provider of Transportation Management Software for last-mile delivery, is introducing DataSync, the newest addition to its Dispatch Science EXtensibility (DSX) framework, giving carriers full control over their operational data.

Posted October 21, 2025

Amazon Web Services went down on October 20, kicking off at 3 am ET at AWS' main US-East-1 region hosted in northern Virginia—the heart of its cloud services. According to the website Downdetector, user reports indicated problems at sites including Amazon, Disney+, Lyft, the McDonald's app, The New York Times, Reddit, Ring doorbells, Robinhood, Snapchat, T-Mobile, United Airlines, Venmo, Verizon, and more.

Posted October 20, 2025

OPSWAT, a global leader in critical infrastructure protection, is integrating its MetaDefender Storage Security with NetApp ONTAP—bringing together OPSWAT's advanced file security tools with NetApp's widely adopted storage platforms to help organizations detect and prevent hidden malware, macro threats, sensitive data leakage, and file-borne vulnerabilities.

Posted October 20, 2025

BMC announced it is delivering solutions that place AI, observability, and automation where teams already operate to fundamentally transform how teams resolve issues and manage complexity.

Posted October 20, 2025

Silverfort, a leading identity security company, is releasing two new foundational capabilities Access Intelligence and Identity Graph & Inventory, further expanding Silverfort's identity security platform.

Posted October 20, 2025

Digital Realty, the largest global provider of cloud- and carrier-neutral data center, colocation, and interconnection solutions, is partnering with Lumen Technologies to deliver high-capacity, AI-ready connectivity services (AI WAN) across major U.S. metro markets.

Posted October 20, 2025

IBM announced new AI agents now available on the Oracle Fusion Applications AI Agent Marketplace. The three new agents are designed to help Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications' customers achieve new levels of operational efficiency.

Posted October 20, 2025

IBM announced the upcoming general availability of the IBM Spyre Accelerator, an AI accelerator enabling low-latency inferencing to support generative and agentic AI use cases, while prioritizing the security and resilience of core workloads.

Posted October 20, 2025

IBM and Anthropic are partnering to accelerate the development of enterprise-ready AI by infusing Anthropic's Claude into IBM's software portfolio to deliver measurable productivity gains, while building security, governance, and cost controls directly into the lifecycle of software development.

Posted October 20, 2025

Harper announced it will open source its core technology, a composable full-stack web application platform—aiming to support wider Node.js developer adoption of its platform, drive innovation at the edge, and foster a more open ecosystem of community contribution.

Posted October 17, 2025

CTERA, a leader in intelligent data management, announced that the CTERA Intelligent Data Platform is now available in AWS Marketplace, enabling AWS customers to have access to the CTERA Intelligent Data Platform and suite of Enterprise Data Services directly within AWS Marketplace.

Posted October 17, 2025

Graphwise, a leading Graph AI provider, is introducing the Graph AI Suite, a comprehensive, powerful, Graph AI platform with the goal to accelerate how businesses unlock value from their data.

Posted October 17, 2025

While organizations may be ready to unlock the full potential of their data for analytics and AI, challenges such as data silos, inefficient workflows, slow analytics, governance risks, scalability issues—and increased costs—are holding many enterprises back.

Posted October 16, 2025

Liquibase, a leader in Database DevOps, is releasing Liquibase Secure, the enterprise evolution of Liquibase Pro built for mission-critical applications and data products.

Posted October 16, 2025

Redis is acquiring Featureform, a powerful framework for managing, defining, and orchestrating structured data signals—getting structured data into models quickly, reliably, and with full observability. Featureform will become a part of Redis' feature store solution, complementing the fastest benchmarked vector database powered by Redis Query Engine, and the most advanced semantic caching service, Redis LangCache, according to Redis.

Posted October 16, 2025

A "software licensing troll" is a term coined by Michael Corey and Dean Bolton, cofounder and chief architect of LicenseFortress, in collaboration with Art Beeman and Joel Muchmore of Beeman and Muchmore. We recognized it as the natural evolution of the "patent troll"—a concept that emerged in the 1990s.

Posted October 16, 2025

AI system interfaces are becoming more engaging. Exag­gerated expectations for AI agents and AI colleagues are swirl­ing, as are attendant discussions of how to control them. With all the focus on rapidly evolving AI capabilities, it's easy to lose sight of where the burden for responsible innovation lies, as well as what (or who) the subject of governance is.

Posted October 15, 2025

Precisely, the global leader in data integrity, is enhancing its EnterWorks software, integrating master data management (MDM) with the Data Governance service in the Precisely Data Integrity Suite.

Posted October 15, 2025

1Kosmos, a leader in unifying identity proofing and passwordless authentication, announced its platform is now available in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace—enabling customers to take advantage of the advanced security, privacy, frictionless authentication and scalability of the 1Kosmos platform, with the streamlined deployment and management provided by the Azure Marketplace.

Posted October 15, 2025

The rapid emergence of AI-powered code generation tools has sparked fundamental questions about the future of special­ized technology platforms, particularly in the Internet of Things (IoT) domain. As generative AI (GenAI) democratizes software development, we stand at a critical juncture: Will traditional IoT platforms become obsolete, replaced by on-demand generated applications, or will they evolve to maintain their strategic rele­vance?

Posted October 15, 2025

Oracle AI Database 26ai architects AI into the core of data management, furthering Oracle's commitment to help customers securely bring AI to all their data, everywhere. According to the company, this milestone advances Oracle's "AI for Data" vision of a next-generation AI-native database with use of AI across the entire data and development stack, including AI Vector Search, AI for Database Management, AI for Data Development, AI for Application Development, and AI for Analytics.

Posted October 15, 2025

Fivetran, a global leader in automated data movement, is releasing the Oracle Binary Log Reader, a new replication method within its managed service that enables high-volume, low-latency replication from Oracle databases. Debuting at Oracle AI World, the feature gives enterprises a faster, more reliable way to move critical Oracle data into modern cloud destinations for advanced analytics and AI initiatives, the company said.

Posted October 15, 2025

Cloudflare, Inc., a leading connectivity cloud company, announced that its connectivity cloud platform will be available natively on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) for customers worldwide—enabling joint customers to leverage Cloudflare's security, performance, and resiliency directly from OCI across hybrid, multi-cloud, and OCI hosted applications.

Posted October 15, 2025

Protegrity, a global data security leader, is releasing its free Developer Edition on GitHub to help developers, data scientists, ML engineers, and privacy/security engineers integrate data protection into GenAI and unstructured data workflows.

Posted October 14, 2025

Zayo, a leading communications infrastructure provider, is launching DynamicLink to "deliver on and surpass the definition of true NaaS." According to the company, "DynamicLink delivers what others can't: more reach, broader capabilities, and industry-first AI-powered intelligence."

Posted October 14, 2025

SolarWinds, a leading provider of simple, powerful, secure observability and IT management software, is introducing SolarWinds AI Agent along with offering a range of expanded AI features aimed at speeding up the transition to autonomous operational resilience.

Posted October 14, 2025

Realm.Security, the company pioneering an AI-native Security Data Pipeline Platform (SDPP), announced it has secured a $15 million Series A funding round, enabling the company to accelerate product development and market expansion.

Posted October 13, 2025

Ataccama, the AI-powered data trust company, is introducing Data Quality Gates, an extension of its data quality suite that validates data in motion across the modern data stack.

Posted October 13, 2025

Syntax, a global technology solutions and services provider for cloud application implementation and management, is launching Syntax DnA(3)—its Digital Innovation Center of Excellence that unites AI, automation, and analytics to help organizations unlock their data's full value.

Posted October 13, 2025

GenAI is currently evolving faster than most organizations can adapt. At the same time, most data platforms were not built for GenAI—they were built to power dashboards and batch analytics.

Posted October 10, 2025

Object First, the company offering the "best storage for Veeam," announced Ootbi Mini, a new compact immutable storage appliance designed for remote and branch offices, edge environments, and small businesses to ransomware-proof local Veeam backup data.

Posted October 09, 2025

Spacelift, creator of an infrastructure orchestration platform, is releasing Spacelift Intent, a new agentic, open source deployment model that enables the provisioning of cloud infrastructure through natural language, without needing to write or maintain HCL.

Posted October 09, 2025

Redgate Software, the end-to-end Database DevOps solution provider, is launching Redgate Data Modeler, a new SaaS-based data modeling tool that enables teams to collaboratively design, document, and manage complex data estates in the cloud. The launch follows Redgate's acquisition of Vertabelo Data Modeler, a trusted tool used by thousands of data professionals worldwide, according to the company.

Posted October 09, 2025

As organizations race to adopt AI, many struggle to move past proof of concept. Gartner predicts that 30% of generative AI (GenAI) projects will be abandoned by the end of 2025 largely due to issues around data readiness, governance, and deployment structure, so let's start there. In fact, as Gartner puts it: "Through 2026, those organizations that don't enable and support their AI use cases through an AI-ready data practice will see over 60% of AI projects fail to deliver on business SLAs and be abandoned." That's a wake-up call.

Posted October 09, 2025

With fall in full swing, the conference season is reaching its peak as professionals gather across the country for major industry events. While cities such as Las Vegas and Orlando have long been mainstays for large-scale conventions, a new venue on the West Coast is beginning to draw attention.

Posted October 09, 2025

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