DBTA E-EDITION
March 2025
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Columns - Database Elaborations
Even when we try to discuss a nameless thing, we apply a pseudo-name to allow us to articulate our thoughts. The "pink place," "the big, big road," "the evil-looking tree" …. To discuss a thing, it must have an identity. A name supplies an identity for a thing. Once named, we may now speak of it. The bedrock of any good set of standards starts with names. Regardless of the role we may play in managing technological solutions, everything needs a name because everything will be discussed.
Columns - DBA Corner
Data lakes and data warehouses are achieving a measure of success in modern data architectures, but the emergence of the data lakehouse offers new challenges and opportunities for database administrators (DBAs). What are the implications for DBAs and their careers? How do their roles evolve as data lakehouse usage expands? Let's examine the concepts, challenges, and opportunities for DBAs in the era of the data lakehouse.
MV Community
Entrinsik, a leader in business intelligence and data analytics solutions, is officially releasing Informer 2025.1.0, delivering expanded access to AI-powered tools and new features designed to simplify data analysis. With usage-based AI licensing, Magic Visual for instant visualizations, and enhanced Libraries Integration, organizations can streamline workflows, reduce complexity, and make smarter decisions faster, according to the company.
Entrinsik is launching Informer 2025.1.0 soon, introducing updates that make AI-powered tools more accessible and improve how users work with their data. According to the company, this release brings AI licensing to all users with flexible, usage-based pricing, along with new features like Magic Visual and expanded Libraries Integrations, helping clients get more value from their data.
RDM Infinity's Brandon Robinson recently shared some tips to migrate to MVsharp after Rocket Software discontinued updates to its D3 MultiValue solution. According to Robinson, D3 10.4 is the last planned release. While Rocket has committed to maintaining it with security updates for now, long-term development appears to be slowing, and the company is encouraging users to transition to jBASE or UniVerse.
Rocket Software is releasing AccuTerm 8.1.2, adding support for PRISM P30 and P9 terminal emulation to AccuTerm Web. This new feature allows users to run applications that rely on PRISM emulations in a web browser without making costly and time-consuming application changes.