As Bob Dylan once sang, “The times they are a-changing.” The world of databases is certainly changing. From the rise of NoSQL and NewSQL adoption to the advancement of in-memory and cloud technologies, when it comes to managing data, businesses today have more choices than ever before. Even the long-standing RDBMS is undergoing a renaissance with new capabilities that place it squarely in the big data future.
This change reflects the growing complexity of data environments and business demands. In fact, the subscribers of Database Trends and Applications were recently asked about the most important reasons for adopting new database platforms. Their response was telling. The top drivers were supporting new analytical use cases, improving database flexibility, and improving database performance. Download this special report to understand the database landscape today.