Robert Anderson

Robert Anderson is senior director of product management at IDERA, a provider of database lifecycle management solutions that allow DBAs and IT Ops professionals to do more with less. Serving more than 20,000 customers worldwide, IDERA offers a diverse portfolio of tools and educational resources to help organizations monitor and manage their infrastructure with confidence.

Articles by Robert Anderson

5 Ways DBAs are Poised to Play a Key Role in Digitally Focused Business

According to Gartner's 2016 CIO Agenda Survey, CIOs are moving from a systems-focused view to a platform-focused view in 2016, with digital revenue expected to more than double over the next year. Digitization will bring many benefits to the business, including increased revenue from better operations (expected by 66% of CIOs) and more business through digital channels (expected by 48% of CIOs). With the growing volume of digital data and its strategic value to the business, DBAs can also play an essential role in this digital transformation

Posted July 27, 2016

Essential Tips on SQL Server Database Performance

As data continues to explode, DBAs must constantly stay a step ahead by finding new ways to improve database efficiency and performance. Managing data in today's complex IT environment requires creative approaches to a number of different DBA processes. Here are useful tips in five main categories that can help DBAs keep their heads above water and allow their companies to more effectively utilize their data to drive business value.

Posted January 27, 2016