August 2013

August 29, 2013 29 Aug'13
Organizational change management plan is key to ERP projects

ERP expert Eric Kimberling says that an organizational change management plan is as important as the technical side of ERP projects. Continue Reading
August 28, 2013 28 Aug'13
Quiz: How well do you know Oracle Solaris 11?

From the basics to specific commands, this quiz will test you on how well you know Solaris 11 and where you might want to brush up a bit. Continue Reading
August 23, 2013 23 Aug'13
Working with custom code in E-Business Suite upgrades

Dealing with software customizations may be the most challenging part of upgrading EBS. Learn how to make it a little easier. Continue Reading

August 21, 2013 21 Aug'13
Oracle Fusion Applications

Oracle Fusion Applications is an all-encompassing suite of Oracle applications built for enterprise resource planning (ERP), customer relationship management (CRM), human capital management (HCM) and other business tasks. Continue Reading
August 21, 2013 21 Aug'13
Dynamic query failing with a single date condition

A reader asks Oracle expert Dan Clamage about a single date condition mucking up a dynamic query. Continue Reading
August 20, 2013 20 Aug'13
Oracle Multitenant easier to adopt than RAC, database consultant says

Alex Gorbachev, CTO of database consultancy Pythian, says he was expecting the Multitenant feature of Oracle 12c to cost more. Here's why. Continue Reading
August 14, 2013 14 Aug'13
Evaluating the ROI of Oracle DB 12c Multitenant

Formerly called Pluggable Database, the Oracle 12c Multitenant feature is going to cost extra. Is it worth the money? Continue Reading
August 13, 2013 13 Aug'13
Former Xsigo CIO: Oracle virtual appliance will be all about the software

The former CIO of Xsigo, an I/O virtualization company bought by Oracle last year, thinks he knows what its virtualization appliance will look like. Continue Reading
August 13, 2013 13 Aug'13
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GDPR compliance requirements drive new winds of data privacy

Hello, GDPR. May 25 is the witching hour for enforcement of the EU's much-discussed GDPR compliance requirements -- and it's a ...

Six data risk management steps for GDPR compliance

By layering data risk management processes into your data governance framework, you can ensure the personally identifiable ...

AP uses data collaboration platform to spread data journalism

Data journalism reporters need tools that deliver quick context for stories on deadline. A data collaboration platform from ...

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Ten KPI templates for your dashboards

KPIs help companies gauge success, but how do you choose the right metrics to create useful reports? Here you'll find 10 KPI ...

Data visualization process demands smart design, accurate data

Well-designed data visualizations can enable executives to make more-informed business decisions, increasing the potential ROI of...

Seven good data visualization practices for visual integrity

Data visualizations need visual integrity to ensure that the data they present can be interpreted correctly. Follow these design ...

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Inside SAP's digital transformation strategy

In this Q&A, Bertram Schulte, SAP's chief digital officer, discusses the how and why as the company goes through its own internal...

SAP Cloud Platform pushes to break new ground, extend ERP

SAP wants its Cloud Platform to connect ERP systems with new technology like machine learning and IoT, resulting in new processes...

SAP Cloud Platform architecture is glue for new technologies

SAP Cloud Platform has numerous integration tools for linking next-gen technologies like blockchain, machine learning and IoT to ...

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Power BI Report Server adds new Power BI reporting options

Updates to Power BI Report Server expand the on-premises platform's reporting functionality and increase the number of data ...

Azure Cosmos DB features, pricing morph with new provisioning model

The ability to provision Azure Cosmos DB throughput at the database level could come with pricing sticker shock for some users of...

Why running SQL Server on Docker is no longer frowned upon

Microsoft now lets SQL Server databases run in Docker containers, a capability that depends on using volumes to store data in a ...

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How to embed Tomcat and Java web apps in an executable JAR

There's nothing magical about packaging Java web apps in an executable JAR file. This tutorials shows you how to embed Tomcat and...

Why we still use Apache Ant tool in Java build and deploys

Plenty of companies still use the Apache Ant tool in Java development cycles and as part of their continuous deployments. Here's ...

Packaging Java programs in the Docker and microservices age

The packaging of Java programs has taken an interesting turn, as the original JAR format becomes a favorite even for Java web ...

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Get to know SIEM software basics and benefits

Security information and event management tools give organizations enhanced network management functionality, such as automatic ...

Plexxi buy bolsters HPE composable infrastructure strategy

HPE strengthened its composable infrastructure strategy with the acquisition of Plexxi, a startup that adds a networking element ...

Hadoop cluster configuration best practices streamline workflows

Organizations that deal with a variety of Hadoop configurations can streamline workflows through baseline configuration, tests ...

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Five areas to focus on in a SharePoint and GDPR compliance strategy

SharePoint admins need to be ready for the General Data Protection Regulation, too. Expert Reda Chouffani suggests five things to...

Workplace collaboration tool bolsters employee productivity

The benefits of workplace collaboration tools trickle down to employee relationships, company growth, community engagement and ...

New age collaboration tools empower the future of ECM

Document management, file-sharing and ECM platforms might represent 'ancient' 1990s technology, but AI and collaboration tools ...

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Federal HR wants to modernize cybersecurity recruiting, pay

The U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security wants to modernize recruitment and management of its cybersecurity workforce. It is asking ...

Huge potential of video interview software comes with risks

Tech-savvy millennials' advantage over older workers risks ageism, and AI needs work handling emotions and ethnicity. But few ...

How to solve six of the biggest employee retention challenges

Recruiters are enticing workers with new opportunities on an increasingly frequent basis. Give your employees plenty of reasons ...