In today’s world, a single-environment approach to IT is no longer supporting the needs of modern businesses. According to my company’s fifth annual Enterprise Cloud Index (ECI), organizations today, and moving forward, are apt to use more than one infrastructure – a trend that only intensified during the pandemic due to supply chain issues. This unique combination […]
NoSQL vs. SQL: Five Key Differences
NoSQL and SQL are the two primary forms of database used to store and manage digital data, with each providing key differences that support advantages and disadvantages. SQL deals with relational databases and NoSQL deals with non-relational databases. Both methods store data effectively but differ dramatically in their scalability, relationships, language, and database design. Understanding […]
The Top Benefits of Analyzing Data at the Edge
Demand for real-time data and analytics has never been higher – and for good reason. Businesses want to be able to tap into their data and generate insights that can lead to a competitive edge in their respective industry. To meet those objectives, organizations are increasingly turning to the cloud, on-premise data centers, and the […]
Building Resilient Data Ecosystems for Safeguarding Data Integrity and Security
The term “big data” is no longer the exclusive preserve of big companies. Businesses of all sizes increasingly see the benefits of being data-driven. Various factors have moved along this evolution, ranging from widespread use of cloud services to the availability of more accessible (and affordable) data analytics and business intelligence tools. Effective access to […]
Data Portability Offers the Only Prospect of Gaining Control Over Our Digital Identity
In the digital age, our lives are intricately intertwined with the vast amount of data we generate, akin to footprints on snow. Every online interaction, every purchase, and every social media post leaves a trackable trail, which taken together represents our digital identity. This digital self, however, is increasingly under threat – from data breaches, […]
9 Best Practices for Real-Time Data Management
In the era of digital transformation, data has become the new oil. Businesses increasingly rely on real-time data to make informed decisions, improve customer experiences, and gain a competitive edge. However, managing and handling real-time data can be challenging due to its volume, velocity, and variety. This article will guide you through nine best practices […]
Data Fabric Tools: Benefits and Features
The term “data fabric” refers to a complete architecture combining physical hardware layers, system processes, and virtual layers to allow data across systems to be accessed, managed, and analyzed at a single location. At the heart of data fabric tools is the concept of a virtual layer that sits on top of existing data infrastructure, such […]
Converging IT Observability and Cybersecurity
Only a few years ago, IT teams and their security counterparts worked in separate silos. But as organizations face escalating threats and breaches, there is a burning need to converge IT observability and cybersecurity. The single biggest driver of this convergence is the need to share critical data to help security teams improve cyber resilience. […]
Data Portability May Save Your Cloud Workloads
As businesses try to optimize their costs during economic downturns, ramping up cloud spend can be a pain point. Efforts to alleviate this – from, say, moving workloads to a cost-effective environment/on-prem or re-architecting to save costs – become difficult, as organizations often find themselves strapped for technical agility. With modern businesses carrying so much […]
Why IT Leaders Are Embracing Edge Computing: Security, Serviceability, and Scalability
To counter current economic pressures such as inflation, scarce talent, and supply constraints, 80% of companies are increasing investments in digital technology, according to a report by Gartner. Driving these initiatives are IT leaders, who – depending on the industry they work in – are increasingly doing so in operational environments like factories, production sites, and even […]