Quest Software, a global systems management, data protection, and security software provider, has joined the Veeam Alliance Partner Program. Additionally, Quest QoreStor, the company's software-defined secondary storage platform with deduplication technology, has been verified as a Veeam Ready Repository.
Posted February 07, 2019
Microsoft has announced the general availability of new Azure analytics services, including Azure Data Explorer (ADX) and Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS) Gen2.
Posted February 07, 2019
SentryOne has launched SQL Sentry Essentials, a new edition of the company's SQL Sentry database monitoring product. Targeted at small and medium companies as well as larger organizations that need to monitor specific data systems within their environments, the new edition provides core monitoring capabilities for up to five database instances.
Posted February 06, 2019
Rancher Labs, a provider of container management software, has announced support for multi-cluster applications within its open source Kubernetes management platform. With this support, Rancher customers can now deploy, manage, and upgrade applications simultaneously in multiple clusters.
Posted February 06, 2019
Arcserve, a data protection technology provider, has introduced its third generation appliance series, purpose-built appliances designed for disaster recovery and application availability to provide organizations with an all-in-one option for on-appliance and offsite backup and disaster recovery (DR).
Posted February 06, 2019
A new Oracle study of 1,510 HR, finance, and business professionals has found that in order to unlock the value from data and help their organizations adapt to the changing nature of the global talent market, HR teams need to rethink analytics technology, skills, and processes to improve collaboration with finance and drive a competitive advantage.
Posted February 06, 2019
The Oracle Autonomous Database has generated a lot of speculation about its relevance to the future of Oracle DBAs, security concerns, and how to choose the most suitable deployment options. Recently, Juan Loaiza, EVP, Systems Technology, Oracle Database, reflected on the autonomous database, Oracle Exadata, and customer preferences.
Posted February 06, 2019
Syntax Systems, a provider of cloud-managed ERP services has acquired EmeraldCube Solutions, an Atlanta-based company providing business technology solutions to JD Edwards customers.
Posted February 06, 2019
ParallelM, a provider of MLOps, is integrating with H2O open source to drive the adoption of AI across industries. The integrations will allow H2O.ai customers to quickly deploy and manage models in ParallelM MCenter and manage ongoing lifecycle needs like model health monitoring and model retraining for models running in production.
Posted February 05, 2019
Platform9, a provider of a SaaS-managed hybrid cloud, is introducing a managed Kubernetes service on VMware vSphere with Platform9 Managed Kubernetes. Platform9 Managed Kubernetes (PMK) allows enterprises to be up and running in less than an hour with Kubernetes on VMware that is both simple to use and production-ready.
Posted February 04, 2019
Key Resources, a provider of mainframe vulnerability scanning solutions and consultancy, has introduced enhancements to its z/Assure Security Conversion Utility (SCU). SCU simplifies enterprise security manager (ESM) conversions through a methodology that eliminates tasks like manual database population. The tool also offers an optional solution to transfer existing passwords over to the new security package, which helps mainframe staff to get up and running on their new ESM more quickly.
Posted February 04, 2019
IBM and the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) have signed a $260 million, multi-year services agreement, for IBM to provide IT infrastructure services to support an agile IT and hybrid cloud, as well as digital development capabilities to accelerate BPI's digital transformation.
Posted February 04, 2019
Cisco has announced a new architecture to extend the data center to wherever that data lives and everywhere applications are deployed. To support this "data center anywhere" initiative, Cisco is introducing a range of innovations across networking, hyperconvergence, security, and automation.
Posted February 04, 2019
Aetna, Anthem, Health Care Service Corp., PNC Bank, and IBM have announced a new collaboration to design and create a network using blockchain technology to improve transparency and interoperability in the healthcare industry.
Posted February 04, 2019
Software intelligence company, Dynatrace, has announced the next generation of its AI engine, Davis, now powered by new and enhanced algorithms, and an ability to ingest data and events from third-party solutions. Dynatrace's Davis is now able to ingest custom metrics, data, and events from third-party solutions such as CI/CD and ITSM tools, enabling Dynatrace to deliver more precise answers with deeper context. Integrations include F5, IBM DataPower, Citrix NetScaler, ServiceNow, Puppet, Chef, and others.
Posted February 04, 2019
VLSS is a group of Oracle and VMWare experts that focus on helping customers implement and utilize Oracle products. Since its inception in 2005, the company has been premiere partners with Oracle and recently started the initiative to move off Unix and into Linux.
Posted February 01, 2019
The Oracle Autonomous Database has generated a lot of speculation about its relevance to the future of Oracle DBAs, security concerns, and how to choose the most suitable deployment options. Recently, Juan Loaiza, EVP, Systems Technology, Oracle Database, reflected on the autonomous database, Oracle Exadata, and customer preferences.
Posted January 31, 2019
Google Cloud has announced the general availability of Cloud Firestore, a serverless, NoSQL document database, which is available in 10 new locations to complement the existing three, with a significant price reduction for regional instances, and enabling integration with Stackdriver for monitoring.
Posted January 31, 2019
Business Continuity and Data Protection for Oracle with Pure Storage
Posted January 31, 2019
Alfresco, an open source provider of process automation, content management, and information governance software, is releasing an updated version of its Application Development Framework. ADF 3.0 extends Alfresco's content market leadership with significant performance enhancements designed to increase user satisfaction and adoption, serve up deeper insights securely, and connect content, processes and people more rapidly.
Posted January 31, 2019
This year is a pivotal one for some legacy applications. Extended Support for SQL Server versions 2008 and 2008 R2 is ending in July, to be followed 6 months later by the end of Extended Support for Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2. The clock is ticking for enterprises to migrate or upgrade their systems.
Posted January 31, 2019
MariaDB is releasing MariaDB Platform X3, an open source database that unites transactional and analytical workloads at scale, and introducing a new MariaDB Managed Service supporting public and hybrid cloud deployments. MariaDB Platform X3 brings together MariaDB TX and MariaDB AX in one platform that can uniquely scale out transactions or analytics to support business growth goals.
Posted January 31, 2019
IBM Services has formed a $325-million agreement with Juniper Networks in which IBM will assist the network technology giant in managing its existing infrastructure, applications, and IT services to help reduce costs and enhance their journey to the cloud.
Posted January 31, 2019
SolarWinds, a provider of IT management software, is unveiling the SolarWinds Flow Tool Bundle, a set of free analysis tools designed for greater visibility into network infrastructure.
Posted January 30, 2019
Cognigo, provider of an AI-driven enterprise platform for data protection and compliance, has introduced a data protection capability that it says can differentiate between sensitive and non-sensitive data based on language context.
Posted January 30, 2019
Microsoft has acquired Citus Data, a provider of a platform for scaling out Postgres databases. According to Rohan Kumar - corporate vice president, Azure Data, because Citus is an extension to open source PostgreSQL, it gives enterprises the performance advantages of a horizontally scalable database while staying current with all the latest innovations in PostgreSQL.
Posted January 30, 2019
dotData, a provider of end-to-end data science automation and operationalization, is releasing dotDataPy, a lightweight and scalable Python library that enables advanced users to access dotData's data science automation functionality. With just a few lines of code, data scientists can now create, execute and validate end-to-end data science pipelines.
Posted January 29, 2019
Syntax Systems (Syntax), a provider of cloud managed ERP services, is acquiring German IT services company Freudenberg IT (FIT), enabling Syntax to enter the SAP application market. This acquisition expands Syntax's service offerings in the SAP market and complements existing business operations.
Posted January 29, 2019
Aetna, Anthem, Health Care Service Corp., PNC Bank, and IBM have announced a new collaboration to design and create a network using blockchain technology to improve transparency and interoperability in the healthcare industry.
Posted January 29, 2019
Syntax Systems, a provider of cloud-managed ERP services has acquired EmeraldCube Solutions, an Atlanta-based company providing business technology solutions to JD Edwards customers.
Posted January 29, 2019
Sepio Systems has announced a solution that offers mitigation of hardware-based cyberattacks. The company says the advanced mitigation capabilities protect against manipulated peripherals, transparent network devices, and firmware vulnerabilities.
Posted January 29, 2019
Birst, an Infor company and a provider of Cloud Business Intelligence (BI) and Analytics for the Enterprise, is introducing its Smart Analytics family of solutions, powered by Infor Coleman AI. Birst Smart Analytics is a new set of AI-enabled capabilities that elevate organizations above traditional reports and dashboards, using machine learning algorithms to power intelligent insights not previously available to business users.
Posted January 29, 2019
Software intelligence company, Dynatrace, has announced the next generation of its AI engine, Davis, now powered by new and enhanced algorithms, and an ability to ingest data and events from third-party solutions. Dynatrace's Davis is now able to ingest custom metrics, data, and events from third-party solutions such as CI/CD and ITSM tools, enabling Dynatrace to deliver more precise answers with deeper context. Integrations include F5, IBM DataPower, Citrix NetScaler, ServiceNow, Puppet, Chef, and others.
Posted January 29, 2019
Collibra, a provider of enterprise data governance and catalog software, has announced $100 million in series E funding led by CapitalG at a post-money valuation of more than $1 billion. New funding brings the company's total venture funding to $233 million.
Posted January 29, 2019
ParallelM, a provider of MLOps, is introducing new versions of MCenter targeted to data scientists and data science teams, allowing small-to-medium-sized companies or enterprise customers to buy a version of the product that fits their current needs and scale as their businesses grow.
Posted January 28, 2019
Cloudian's HyperStore object storage platform can now integrate with Veeam's newest data protection software release, Veeam Availability Suite 9.5 Update 4. This integration provides new and existing Veeam customers with scalable storage that works across public and private cloud environments.
Posted January 28, 2019
Against the backdrop of a seemingly endless stream of reports of data hacks, breaches caused by negligence, and generally questionable use and governance of data, many IT executives used Data Privacy Day 2019 as an opportunity to reflect on the state of data protection and the steps the industry should take next.
Posted January 28, 2019
SophiaTX, a Swiss-based blockchain Platform for businesses, is joining forces with Block Unison to help further develop a global enterprise blockchain ecosystem through IoT, smart contract, and enterprise application integration. The combination of mature services and blockchain technology expertise present in Block Unison will help SophiaTX establish itself as a desired platform for any innovative company looking to extend their level of trust and collaboration across the value chain.
Posted January 25, 2019
How Quest Helped Express Scripts Manage its Database and Prepare for the Future
Posted January 25, 2019
This year is a pivotal one for some legacy applications. Extended Support for SQL Server versions 2008 and 2008 R2 is ending in July, to be followed 6 months later by the end of Extended Support for Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2. The clock is ticking for enterprises to migrate or upgrade their systems.
Posted January 24, 2019
Michael Stonebraker to Deliver Opening Keynote at Data Summit 2019 in Boston
Posted January 23, 2019
Onapsis, a provider of ERP cybersecurity and compliance, will acquire Virtual Forge, allowing the company to strengthen security of SAP applications and extensions. The combination of Onapsis and Virtual Forge will empower customers to have unparalleled visibility, incident response, management, and compliance for business-critical applications.
Posted January 23, 2019
SAP is launching an S/4HANA-Based Subledger solution for Financial Products, providing a central hub to manage data between operational and finance systems. It takes advantage of SAP's in-memory computing platform, SAP S/4HANA, for flexibility and speed. The subledger solution runs on a multi-GAAP accounting engine that provides enhanced calculation and accounting capabilities for payments, business events, and estimated cashflows.
Posted January 23, 2019
SAP is releasing a blockchain-technology hub to help eliminate counterfeit products along the pharmaceutical supply chain. The SAP Information Collaboration Hub for Life Sciences is designed to authenticate pharmaceutical packaging returned from hospitals and pharmacies to wholesalers before products are resold.
Posted January 23, 2019
Kronos Incorporated is entering a global agreement with SAP, allowing SAP to resell Workforce Dimensions, the next-generation workforce management solution by Kronos. SAP has selected Workforce Dimensions as its workforce management solution for customers with complex scheduling, time and attendance, absence management, labor activities, and workforce analytics requirements.
Posted January 23, 2019
Entrinsik is inviting Informer and Enrole users from around the globe to Entrinsicon 2019, formerly known as ICON. The event will be held at the Crabtree Marriott Hotel in Raleigh, North Carolina, February 11-13, 2019. Attendees will experience hands-on learning, technical sessions, learn about customer use cases, and get the chance to network.
Posted January 23, 2019
BlueFinity's Evoke Rapid App Development Platform is adding a series of updates and enhancements including chatbots, a signature panel, and multiple developer support. This update introduces a range of new graphs and charts that can now be included as an integral part of apps developed using Evoke.
Posted January 23, 2019
Zumasys is acquiring OpenQM, a self-tuning MultiValue database, from UK-based Ladybridge Systems. OpenQM provides customers with a scalable MultiValue database solution that's compatible with existing applications and other major MultiValue products.
Posted January 23, 2019
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure has opened a new data center in Toronto to support customer demand for a high-performance, enterprise-grade cloud in Canada. The second-generation cloud region addresses and resolves some persistent performance and security concerns that in the past have kept many Canadian organizations from moving to the cloud altogether, said Kyle York, VP of product strategy, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, in a blog post
Posted January 22, 2019
Hailo is also opening registration for the Hailo-8 Fast Track program to select customers and is offering the opportunity to evaluate the initial samples of its high-performance, low-power and small-size Hailo-8 deep learning processor. Program participants from various sectors will also be able to develop and prototype their own deep learning products based on the Hailo-8 processor.
Posted January 22, 2019