August 2017

August 24, 2017 24 Aug'17
Oracle Blockchain Cloud Service set to be unveiled

Following competitors Microsoft Azure and IBM, Oracle plans to release its Blockchain Cloud Service in an effort to give cloud users a higher level of security. Continue Reading
August 23, 2017 23 Aug'17
Oracle HCM Cloud vs. Workday HCM: Which one is right for you?

Oracle and Workday are battling each other to gain an edge in the human capital management market. Here's how their suites of cloud HCM applications stack up against one another. Continue Reading
August 22, 2017 22 Aug'17
What you can get with Oracle MySQL Cloud Service

Oracle's MySQL Cloud Service enables users to run MySQL databases in the cloud. Here's a rundown of the features and tools included in the cloud-based version of the open source database. Continue Reading

August 18, 2017 18 Aug'17
Oracle

Oracle is one of the largest vendors in the enterprise IT market and the shorthand name of its flagship product, a relational database management system (RDBMS) that's formally called Oracle Database. Continue Reading
August 17, 2017 17 Aug'17
What the annual Oracle Database release cycle means for DBAs

As Oracle changes its database release cycle to yearly updates with new version numbers, Oracle users will get faster access to new features -- but also new upgrade questions to weigh. Continue Reading
August 03, 2017 03 Aug'17
Oracle Cloud apps updated as Oracle extends EBS support

While Oracle Cloud apps are getting a new update, the company says it isn't leaving its on-premises EBS customers behind. Continue Reading
August 02, 2017 02 Aug'17
Oracle extents

Oracle extents are a set of contiguous blocks allocated in an Oracle database. Continue Reading

A comparison of open source, real-time data streaming platforms

With so many real-time data streaming platforms, how do you know which one is right for your organization? Experts compare Spark ...

Data virtualization tools promote anywhere, anytime data access

This online handbook examines data virtualization software and how organizations are deploying and using the technology as part ...

Data virtualization benefits seen in unified views, IT agility

Through in-place integration, data virtualization platforms can provide wider access to data and simplify security and governance...

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Social media analytics applications live and die by the data

This handbook provides insight and advice on how to use analytics to get information on customer sentiment and marketing ...

Social media analytics best practices tempered by privacy laws

Social media provides a fertile landscape of information and insight into consumer behavior, but collecting and analyzing that ...

How the Salesforce acquisition will affect Tableau users

In the wake of Salesforce's acquisition of Tableau, it remains to be seen whether Tableau users will be pushed to the cloud and ...

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A breakdown of 10 commonly used SAP ECC components

Whether you've already implemented SAP ECC or your company is considering expanding its use of the on-premises ERP system, it's ...

SAP NS2 execs on why secure cloud services are the future

In this Q&A, SAP NS2 executives discuss how the company helps national defense, intelligence and security entities move to the ...

New Onapsis service helps uncover SAP security issues

Security firm Onapsis released its Business Risk Illustration, which helps companies assess and deal with SAP security ...

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Key features to create a SQL Server audit trail in databases

SQL Server offers a set of built-in auditing tools that can help make the process of tracking logins and other database ...

Check SQL Server Query Store performance impact before using

Many IT teams hesitate to use SQL Server Query Store due to performance concerns. Consultant Andy Warren offers tips on how to ...

SQL Server vs. MySQL: Learn the differences

MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server relational databases have their pros and cons. Weigh the differences between SQL Server and MySQL ...

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Pivotal Spring Runtime extends Java support, company lifeline

Pivotal's distribution of OpenJDK, the open source version of Java, joins the ranks of Amazon, Azul, IBM, Red Hat and others that...

Master Git basics and branch into DVCS

This Git guide focuses on some of the most basic information and tips. With a solid foundation, developers will be better ...

Don't let plugins open up more Jenkins vulnerabilities

Let's explore the Blue Ocean, Config File Provider and Groovy plugins with security vulnerabilities. Here's how to address them, ...

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China's supercomputing systems soar from 21 to 219 in a decade

The U.S. dominates in total supercomputing performance, but lags behind China in the overall number of supercomputers. U.S. x86 ...

Data center cooling systems advance, incorporate natural sources

Despite concerns around water-based cooling technology, organizations are developing new hardware setups that rely on fjords and ...

A 6-step guide for hardware disposal

Asset tracking, information logging and security measures should all be a part of hardware decommissioning. Don't miss a step ...

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Nuxeo Insight Cloud adds AI content services to platform

Nuxeo adds AI content services to its content management suite in hopes of spurring citizen data scientists to create custom data...

Content collaboration tools sharpen focus on customer demands

Content collaboration software is necessary to create and share content among business users in and out of the office. Here are ...

NLG tools powered by AI energize, customize, optimize content

Though in its early stages, natural language generation automates content collaboration platforms to streamline employee ...

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Social learning takes its place in employee retention efforts

Employees are more likely to stay at jobs where they can learn new skills or improve old ones. For companies, that means ...

Generation Z workplace may emphasize human contact

Generation Z may demand more human-to-human contact with managers and co-workers. Surveys suggest that text messaging will also ...

Workplace violence drives interest in mass notifications

The Virginia Beach shooting that killed 12 may help motivate employers to deploy mass notification systems as well as programs to...