With a La Niña watch issued for the summer, businesses operating in hurricane-prone regions face heightened concerns about the impending storm season. La Niña heavily impacts the wind shear and atmospheric conditions over the Atlantic, where most hurricanes form thanks to its warm waters. It’s rare to go a year without a hurricane hitting some part of […]
How AI Can Improve Company Performance Through Better DEX
In tech circles these days, one topic drives every conversation: artificial intelligence (AI). Whether discussing the potential benefits of increased productivity or the potential risks, the role of AI in business is on the minds of everyone, from C-suite leaders to recent college graduate hires. AI is a hot topic because while people can see […]
Signal vs. Noise: Balancing On-Call Hygiene for Data-Driven Teams
In the real-time software world, 24×7 uptime is critical for core software where millions of transactions occur every second. In 2018, Amazon’s Prime Day event experienced a 13-minute outage that, according to some estimates, may have cost the company up to $99 million in lost sales. Reliability is paramount when the business depends on it […]
Good Data Quality Is the Secret to Successful GenAI Implementation
You wouldn’t build a house without a concrete foundation. So why are many technology leaders attempting to adopt GenAI technologies before ensuring their data quality can be trusted? Reliable and consistent data is the bedrock of a successful AI strategy. Incomplete or inconsistent data prompts GenAI models to propose equally unreliable outputs, calling the basic […]
Why Selecting the Appropriate Data Governance Operating Model Is Crucial
To embark on data governance in an enterprise that spans divisions and diverse stakeholders, a well-defined operating model plays a vital role in achieving expected business benefits. Data mesh is a new concept that encourages data democratization within an organization in a decentralized way by promoting data products. Unlike the vintage architecture, which is centralized, data mesh […]
Data-Driven Defense: AI as the New Frontier in Business Security
Major business setbacks due to risk management failures happen every year. They are also some of the costliest, adding up to millions of dollars in regulatory fines, lawsuits, payouts, and lost brand value. Leaders want to avoid these types of issues and rely on sound internal data management to mitigate risk and maintain confidence and […]
Why Total Cost of Ownership Is a Critical Metric in High-Availability Databases
In the world of data management, the focus often zeroes in on the performance, scalability, and reliability of database systems. Total cost of ownership (TCO) is a crucial aspect that should hold equal – if not more – importance. TCO isn’t just a financial metric; it’s a comprehensive assessment that can significantly impact a business’s […]
Overcoming Real-Time Data Integration Challenges to Optimize for Surgical Capacity
In the healthcare industry, surgical capacity management is one of the biggest issues organizations face. Hospitals and surgery centers must be efficient in handling their resources. The margins are too small for waste, and there are too many patients in need of care. Data, particularly real-time data, is an essential asset. But it is only […]
Knowledge Graphs 101: The Story (and Benefits) Behind the Hype
Knowledge graphs, while not as well-known as other data management offerings, are a proven dynamic and scalable solution for addressing enterprise data management requirements across several verticals. As a hub for data, metadata, and content, they provide a unified, consistent, and unambiguous view of data scattered across different systems. Using global knowledge as context for […]
Data Detection and Response (DDR): The Future of Data Security
There’s a unanimous consensus that data is the lifeblood of organizations. From customer records to intellectual property, the explosion of information creates tremendous value – and equally tremendous risk. The pace of cyberattacks accelerates relentlessly, with disastrous data breaches becoming a mainstay in news headlines and the associated costs skyrocketing. Current approaches to data security are […]