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

Oracle Data Science efforts advance with new services

Oracle adds news new services to its cloud infrastructure platform in a bid to provide data scientists, as well as data analysts,...

Data governance metrics: Data quality, data literacy and more

Statistics on data quality are the most common metrics used to track data governance programs, but other types of data-related ...

Snowflake raises $479 million to boost cloud data warehouse

Snowflake is looking to grow its data warehouse platform with new funding and a partnership with Salesforce that could ...

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MicroStrategy analytics suite fosters insurance co-op's growth

Using MicroStrategy's BI platform, a Canada-based insurance co-operative has been able to spread analytics to end users ...

Yellowbrick Data, MicroStrategy partnership aims to enhance analytics

The new partnership will enable flexible scalability, support for mixed workloads and multi-cloud support. The goal is to provide...

Ethical data collection in the spotlight over new regulations

New regulations have put data privacy top of mind for many consumers. Here's a look at how businesses can incorporate ethical ...

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Take care of data before SAP S/4HANA migration

In this Q&A, Rajesh Rengarethinam of ERP security vendor Appsian discusses why reviewing data security and business processes are...

Deadline extended for SAP Business Suite 7

Business Suite 7 will receive mainstream maintenance until 2027, a decision industry observers say reflects the difficulty of an ...

SAP cloud revenue up, S/4HANA adoption still slow

Although SAP reported impressive revenue and cloud growth for 2019, it remains challenged to get the majority of its installed ...

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SQL Server database design best practices and tips for DBAs

Good database design is a must to meet processing needs in SQL Server systems. In a webinar, consultant Koen Verbeeck offered ...

SQL Server in Azure database choices and what they offer users

SQL Server databases can be moved to the Azure cloud in several different ways. Here's what you'll get from each of the options ...

Using a LEFT OUTER JOIN vs. RIGHT OUTER JOIN in SQL

In this book excerpt, you'll learn LEFT OUTER JOIN vs. RIGHT OUTER JOIN techniques and find various examples for creating SQL ...

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Why the 8 Java primitive data types are not objects

What's the difference between Java primitive types and objects? To start, don't classify primitive types as objects. Let's ...

A brief history of Java: How it forever changed programming

The Java programming language is an important tool in an application developer's quiver. But Java has also undergone many changes...

How to properly perform Java String comparisons

Don't let incorrect Java String object comparisons bog down your code. Follow this tutorial to understand the differences between...

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Initiative aims to improve data center incident reporting

The Data Center Incident Reporting Network hopes to pull back the smoke screen on software and hardware issues to improve ...

A guide to GPU implementation and activation

Data center GPU usage goes beyond hardware. Admins must work with vendors and developers to have the right software architecture ...

Key components for negotiating an HPC colocation contract

When it comes to HPC colocation, there are specialized areas to cover in a service-level agreement. Review provider protocols for...

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Akeneo rolls out newest version of PIM software

Akeneo PIM version 4.0 features digital asset manager, API-integrated connection modules and AI attribute mapping to better ...

Get to know 4 workflow automation tools

Workflow automation can benefit businesses by making manual processes digital, giving employees more time to work on other tasks....

Decide if paywall content is right for your business

Organizations that sell content might benefit from a paywall. Here are some questions to ask when deciding if a paywall strategy ...

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8 HR technology trends CHROs should investigate in 2020

Many emerging HR technologies are solidly in the realm of 'must-haves,' while others remain hype. Here's some advice to help you ...

How to attract top talent in a competitive hiring market

Finding the best candidates can seem impossible in today's competitive hiring landscape. Use these methods to help you attract ...

Federal workforce too reliant on degrees, says White House

In its budget proposal, the Trump administration complains that hiring rules hurt its ability to hire those just out of college ...