A few days ago, Intel unveiled its latest lineup of Intel Xeon W and X-series processors, “which puts new classes of computing performance and AI acceleration into the hands of professional creators and PC enthusiasts. Custom-designed to address the diverse needs of these growing audiences, the new Xeon W-2200 and X-series processors are targeted to […]
Comdata Announces a New Business Intelligence Solution
Comdata Inc., recently announced the launch of “Comdata OneLook, a new business intelligence solution which provides both local and trucking fleet managers with more strategic and actionable analytics from their Comdata Fuel Cards. Comdata OneLook uses online analytics to measure fleet performance through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), visualizations, and dashboards.” A recent press release said […]
Talend Introduces New Cloud Solution
Talend has announced the Talend Cloud, which is “now available on Microsoft Azure, offering a secure and scalable Integration Platform-as-a-Service for collecting, transforming and cleaning data. With embedded data quality and native integration performance, Talend Cloud on Microsoft Azure delivers the trusted data companies need to make real-time business decisions, accelerate advanced analytics, and meet […]
Georgia Tech Join Forces with PNNL and Sandia for AI Research
A recent press release states that, “scientists from DOE’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, DOE’s Sandia National Laboratories, and the Georgia Institute of Technology recently announced they will collaborate on solutions to some of the most challenging problems in AI today, thanks to $5.5 million in funding from DOE. PNNL senior research scientist Roberto Gioiosa will […]
Bringing Hyperconvergence Architecture and VDIs to Everyone
A hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) uses software and/or hardware to create an IT infrastructure that virtualizes all of the needed elements to create an efficient and highly functional computer processing system. An HCI includes compute, networking, and a storage combined together in a virtualized environment, and normally runs on easily purchased, off-the-shelf commercial servers. The primary […]
The Challenge of Scaling Transactional Databases
Generally speaking, databases are storage systems with various built-in software features to manage the movement of data within. A database management system (DBMS) describes software controlling other programs and applications. The creation and implementation of a well-designed database is a serious challenge. With the evolution of data volumes and constantly changing needs, new types of […]
Data Modeling in an Agile World
Data Modeling creates a model for storing and processing data that works in a predictable, consistent manner. It includes the visual presentation of data structures, while enforcing business rules and government policies. A data model focuses on the needed data and its organization, rather than the operations performed on the data. Data Modeling is done […]
A Brief History of Master Data
Master data is generally described as essential business data about people, places, and things. Master Data Management or MDM describes a system for managing the data, which is different than the actual data. Master data is not typically transactional data, but in some situations transactional data can be treated as master data. For instance, if […]
The Internet of Things: Architecture, Edge Computing, Use Cases, and the Future
The Internet of Things (IoT) is not, by itself, a technology. The IoT is the “concept” of connecting electrical devices to the internet. This includes smartphones, washing machines, coffee makers, lamps, and wearable devices. The IoT also applies to the components of machines, such as jet engines or the drills of oil rigs, and is […]
Designing an Efficient Hybrid Cloud Solution
Adopting a hybrid cloud philosophy can provide businesses with the opportunity to gain a competitive advantage. A hybrid cloud is the concept of working with both an on-premise private cloud and various public clouds. While cost reduction is a primary goal, businesses also benefit from gaining a flexible IT infrastructure and significant scalability. The tools […]