Wide column databases, or column family databases, refers to a category of NoSQL databases that works well for storing enormous amounts of data that can be collected. Its architecture uses persistent, sparse matrix, multi-dimensional mapping (row-value, column-value, and timestamp) in a tabular format meant for massive scalability (over and above the petabyte scale). Column family […]
Case Study: Enterprise Metadata Repository Facilitates Change at the University of Washington
This past summer The University of Washington went live with Workday, a Software-as-a-Service human capital management solution. It replaced a decades-old HR/payroll (HR/P) system and represented the largest administrative transformation in the school’s history. Human resources personnel are affected by the change, of course, but so too is practically everyone else on campus. That’s to […]
How to Support Identity Governance with AI
Click to learn more about author Jackson Shaw. The software industry has hyped up the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for years, and security – especially the identity governance and administration (IGA) sector – is no exception. As such, the question then becomes not whether a software is AI-enabled, but rather, what value is it really providing […]
The Solution to Overcoming Cyber Threats in a 5G World and Beyond
Click to learn more about author Michael Abad-Santos. As 5G networks continue to roll out worldwide, the looming question of how we can overcome cyber threats continues to elude even the experts. In fact, it is for this very reason the National Security Agency (NSA) released unclassified 5G security guidance, which includes Potential Threat Vectors to 5G […]
Implementing a Cloud Data Strategy
At a time when most major companies are showing a long-range commitment to “data-driven culture,” data is considered the most prized asset. An Enterprise Data Strategy, along with aligned technology and business goals, can significantly contribute to the core performance metrics of a business. The underlying principles of an Enterprise Data Strategy comprise a multi-step […]
The Future of Digital Currencies and Data Management
Click to learn more about author Stuart Tarmy. Interest in digital currencies (and, more specifically, cryptocurrency) has risen in the last year, due in part to the interest in touch-free financial transactions caused by the pandemic, rising mainstream business interest in cryptocurrency potential, and the momentum of private initiatives like bitcoin and Facebook’s Diem (previously […]
What Is a Document Database?
Document databases refers to a category of NoSQL that represents data in a tree structure, where paths or branches connect data values or leaves. Frequently, document stores use XML and JSON formats stores. There are few practical limits to the number of paths, fields, values, or types of data that can be added to specific […]
Cybersecurity in Cryptocurrency: Risks to Be Considered
Click to learn more about author Ben Hartwig. Blockchain has grown rapidly in recent years, but cryptocurrency is not immune to security attacks. There are still cybersecurity risks to be aware of. Some cryptocurrencies have already been the victim of ransomware attacks and other security breaches by hackers. ZenCash and Ethereum Classic have both lost […]
Data Architecture: One Size Does Not Fit All
There has never been a time when more options were available to stand up a process-driven and/or platform-driven Data Architecture. In recent years, some companies find themselves with an embarrassment of riches, having every tool known to humankind. Using tools à la carte, with a different tool for each solution, works for some organizations. Other […]
How Has the Pandemic Impacted Global Expansion and Talent Strategies?
Click to learn more about author Bob Cahill. One year ago, domestic and global business planning was thrown into confusion virtually overnight as lockdown, remote working, and a growing public health crisis took hold. Today, as vaccination programs gather pace, company leaders are taking stock and beginning to look ahead, many with growing optimism and […]