March 2014

March 28, 2014 28 Mar'14
Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne 9.1, World upgrade challenges and tips

Quest President Patrick Kys talks about upgrading to Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne 9.1 and World 9.3, and comments on application customizations. Continue Reading
March 28, 2014 28 Mar'14
Collaborate 2014: News from the premier Oracle user groups conference

Access articles, interviews and videos that highlight the latest news from the Oracle user groups conference Collaborate14. Continue Reading
March 27, 2014 27 Mar'14
Oracle has a new security tool for Database 12c, data redaction

Oracle Database 12c adds a new security tool, data redaction. Here are step-by-step processes for using data redaction for data masking. Continue Reading

March 25, 2014 25 Mar'14
Oracle 12c's heat map tool and data optimization can improve storage

The heat map tool and Automatic Data Optimization features in Oracle 12c should help Oracle database shops improve data storage and compression. Continue Reading
March 21, 2014 21 Mar'14
Prep now for Collaborate 2014

Collaborate 2014: SearchOracle will be on-site to cover the news, trends and technologies that are defining Oracle user challenges in 2014. Continue Reading
March 20, 2014 20 Mar'14
Handling database migrations, such as upgrading to Oracle 12c

IOUG President Michelle Malcher talks about database migrations, from finding downtime to test and upgrade, to maintaining patch sets after go-live. Continue Reading
March 19, 2014 19 Mar'14
Memphis to make assets out of infrastructure with EAM implementation

Memphis CIO Ben Nair explains how his city's plans to implement Oracle EAM will create a more efficient government and make the trucks run on time. Continue Reading
March 19, 2014 19 Mar'14
Oracle hardware hit the valley, but can it climb the hill?

Some news on Oracle's most recent quarterly earnings, including an Oracle hardware turnaround, Database 12c and cloud. Continue Reading
March 14, 2014 14 Mar'14
Oracle Mobile Security Suite (OMSS)

Oracle Mobile Security Suite (OMSS) is a mobile security system intended to allow organizations to provide secure application access from mobile devices to enterprise applications. Continue Reading
March 13, 2014 13 Mar'14
OAUG Q&A: What's ahead for Oracle ERP systems and Fusion

Alyssa Johnson, president of OAUG, discusses the future of Oracle Fusion Applications and their coexistence with cloud in this Q&A session. Continue Reading

March 13, 2014 13 Mar'14
How to step up performance with Oracle in-memory database options

This guide examines the benefits and drawbacks of Oracle in-memory tools, offering insights from experienced users, analysts and experts. Continue Reading
March 11, 2014 11 Mar'14
Q&A with Alyssa Johnson: OAUG president talks Oracle Fusion Applications

Question and answer session with OAUG President Alyssa Johnson about the future of Oracle Fusion Applications and their coexistence with the cloud. Continue Reading
March 10, 2014 10 Mar'14
Oracle’s Student Cloud delves further into higher-education software

Oracle’s Student Cloud and other announcements signal an even greater push into the higher-education software market. Continue Reading
March 07, 2014 07 Mar'14
Oracle Mobile Security Suite rehashes Identity Manager and Bitzer Mobile

Michelle Malcher, president of IOUG, discusses Oracle Mobile Security Suite and how using pre-existing technology can be a value-add. Continue Reading
March 07, 2014 07 Mar'14
Oracle-Rimini ruling shows value of your software licensing agreement

Yes, the Oracle-Rimini Street lawsuit is about third-party support, but really it's about the nitty-gritty in your software licensing agreement. Continue Reading
March 07, 2014 07 Mar'14
Implementing successful Oracle E-Business Suite applications upgrades

Learn about key features of Oracle E-Business Suite versions and how to manage successful implementations in this essential guide. Continue Reading

Originators form group to boost Presto SQL query engine

The Presto engine arose as an alternative to Hive for big data queries. Now, the Presto Software Foundation has formed to promote...

5 best practices for managing real-time data integration

Real-time data integration isn't like traditional data integration -- "it's moving, it's dirty and it's temporal," cautions one ...

Web integration platform eases way to machine learning models

StoryFit data scientists employ machine learning algorithms to gauge film script scenarios' prospects. They use Import.io tools ...

SearchBusinessAnalytics

Avoid turbulence when shifting to data analytics in the cloud

When migrating BI and data analytics to the cloud, factor existing analytics processes, software evaluation, data protection and ...

Upswing in cloud business intelligence spawns migration issues

More organizations are looking to run BI and analytics applications in the cloud. This handbook offers insights into moving ...

Information Builders CEO on cloud-first approach, machine learning

Information Builders' new CEO, Frank Vella, said the company's focus on cloud and machine learning will help it solidify a firm ...

SearchSAP

SAP managed services weed out IT complexity at Ball Horticulture

Ball Horticultural outsourced its SAP Basis administration to Symmetry when the complexity of its SAP environment grew, but ...

Haribo can't bear SAP S/4HANA implementation

Haribo's recent deployment of S/4HANA may have led to problems getting its products into stores, but experts believe they could ...

10 record-to-report tips in SAP ECC for audit compliance

Ensuring a comprehensive segregation of duties and limiting the financial postings that can be made manually are some of the ways...

SearchSQLServer

SQL Server auditing best practices: 3 key questions for DBAs

Acing a SQL Server database audit starts with careful monitoring of how sensitive data is accessed and used so you can answer the...

Talend Stitch tools load data to Azure SQL Data Warehouse

Cloud data warehouses see serious data transformation work moving to the cloud. Talend's first integration with Stitch, which it ...

5 trends for SQL Server environments as SQL Server 2019 looms

SQL Server is undergoing new changes, as Microsoft prepares to release the 2019 version of the database software. Other changes ...

TheServerSide.com

Convert JPEG to SVG to improve webpage performance

Vector images open the door for multiple benefits on HTML webpages. Consider SVGs instead of raster images to boost HTML speed ...

Master-slave terminology alternatives you can use right now

Software companies have found alternatives for master-slave terminology to describe their distributed systems. It's time for the ...

RESTful parameters antipattern considerations for queries, paths

Choose carefully for path and query parameters in URL design. Lackluster choices in the design phase can plague client resource ...

SearchDataCenter

A data center planning and design guide for IT pros

Data center design and management now goes beyond servers and networking cables. Defining budget and IT goals helps set an ...

Data center budget process should review business goals first

Discover four factors data center managers should evaluate when allocating financial resources and areas to address to ensure ...

How to prepare your data center for an HCI appliance

Vendors tout hyper-converged infrastructure as a plug-and-play offering, but before you install anything in your data center, be ...

SearchContentManagement

How content services can speed up cloud content migration

During a continuous, or hot, migration, a content services platform can move content from the legacy repository to a new one -- a...

Personalized content solidifies the customer experience

Today's customers expect customized, curated digital experiences. Learn how to deliver what customers need and stay ahead of the ...

Create a winning personalized customer journey

Web content management platforms, customer data platforms and matchmaking can all help companies create and implement a ...

SearchHRSoftware

AI in recruiting may be above HR's head

Video job interviews are powerful tools. HireVue's AI algorithm can watch a candidate without losing focus and notice things a ...

Cybersecurity education: How HR can plan for the inevitable

Cybersecurity is a major concern for any organization, but employees continue to be a top threat. HR can help mitigate insider ...

LinkedIn's recruiting platform billed as 'Intelligent Hiring Experience'

LinkedIn's use of AI requires the sharing of data. It is one reason why the company is combining its talent tools into one system...