March 18, 2024
Via: InfoWorldThe world has become “sensor-fied.” Sensors on everything, including cars, factory machinery, turbine engines, and spacecraft, continuously collect data that developers leverage to optimize efficiency and power AI systems. So, it’s no surprise that time series—the type of data these […]
March 12, 2024
Via: DATAVERSITYWhile early science fiction shows like “Buck Rogers” (1939) and “The Fly” (1950) depicted teleportation technology, it was Star Trek’s transporter room that made real-time living matter transfer a classical sci-fi trope. While we haven’t built technology that enables real-time […]
March 12, 2024
Via: DATAVERSITYData integration tools are used to collect data from external (and internal) sources, and to reformat, cleanse, and organize the collected data. The ultimate goal of data integration tools is to combine data from a variety of different sources, and […]
February 29, 2024
Via: DATAVERSITYMarketing budgets are never entirely safe. While it may seem like pressure is easing as global economic estimates turn slightly sunnier, consumer demand is still getting more expensive to capture and close – which means scrutiny from finance chiefs is […]
February 26, 2024
Via: InfoWorldData governance was on my mind recently, so I decided to query ChatGPT by entering the prompt: “What is data governance?” The AI responded with: “Data governance is a set of processes, policies, standards, and guidelines that ensure data is […]
February 23, 2024
Via: DATAVERSITYResearch has found that 65% of the general population are visual learners, meaning they need to see information as images to understand it. The business world confirms this: Visualization is essential in driving success. Take, for instance, data visualization, or, […]
February 21, 2024
Via: DATAVERSITYThe rapid adoption of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) over the past year has transformed just about everything – ushering in a new era of innovation and growth the world has never seen. The same goes for data storage, […]
February 20, 2024
Via: CIOImagine a world in which data centers were deployed in space. Using a satellite networking system, data would be collected from Earth, then sent to space for processing and storage. The system would use photonics and optical technology, dramatically cutting […]
February 15, 2024
Via: DATAVERSITYA data mesh challenges the traditional centralized Data Architecture by advocating a distributed and domain-oriented architecture. Data mesh promotes the idea of treating “data as a product,” where each domain or business unit becomes responsible for its own data products. […]
February 12, 2024
Via: Database Trends and ApplicationsWith the majority of DBTA subscribers reporting the existence of budgets for modernizing their data platforms, the widespread demand for greater scalability and agility becomes a difficult task to balance. While grappling with this challenge, discussions around data architecture—especially regarding […]
February 9, 2024
Via: DATAVERSITYData analytics and integration are the key components of building a data strategy. For organizations to have an effective data strategy, it requires the definition of measurable metrics and proper consideration of all data sources. An effective data strategy also […]
February 8, 2024
Via: Computer WeeklyDuring February’s State of Open Con 24 London conference, delegates were given a real-world example of the importance of opening up data to tackle the issue of homelessness. The panel discussion, chaired by the Open Data Institute’s (ODI) global head […]
February 5, 2024
Via: InfoWorldDevelopers of a certain age are used to beginning their application development journey by choosing an operating system. Younger developers, by contrast, might start by picking a cloud. One of the most respected voices in tech suggests a different starting […]
February 5, 2024
Via: InfoWorldNoSQL databases arose in response to the limitations of using SQL (Structured Query Language) for database queries. NoSQL databases store and manage data in ways that enable high operational speed and a level of flexibility not found in traditional relational […]
February 5, 2024
Via: CMSWireAccording to recent McKinsey & Company research, executives spend nearly 40% of their time making decisions. Deciphering the results of a survey of 1,200 global business leaders, they estimated that inefficient decision-making costs the average Fortune 500 company $250 million […]
January 30, 2024
Via: DATAVERSITYCompanies are more determined than ever in 2024 to improve their Data Governance (DG) programs, the bedrock that supports harmonized data activities across organizations. About 60% of corporate leaders have prioritized Data Governance; it remains a focus for chief development […]
January 29, 2024
Via: InfoWorldEnterprise IT has long been a morass of oft-conflicting infrastructure choices, and recent advances have arguably made things worse. Cloud, for example, promised to make everything better, but 10-plus years of cloud-native investments have complicated things by creating a thicket […]
January 25, 2024
Via: DATAVERSITYThe mainstreaming of predictive analytics and generative AI has brought Data Management into focus. Artificial Intelligence both runs on and produces a vast amount of data that must be effectively managed, governed, and analyzed. However, a recent survey of 1,000 […]
January 25, 2024
Via: DATAVERSITYData: The currency powering the modern digital economy. In a world generating 3.5 quintillion bytes of data every day, one reality is clear – we’re surrounded by a sea of information. While this abundance of data presents immense opportunities, businesses […]
January 23, 2024
Via: DATAVERSITYIn 2024, organizations must embrace a good Data Strategy, a reliable touchstone created by an organization for businesspeople in their data-related endeavors and support its evolution. Executives face mounting pressure to swiftly adapt to a dynamic marketplace and demonstrate tangible […]