If data is the new currency (yes, even more than cryptocurrency), then understanding how to use data for long-term, sustainable competitive advantage is key. One big problem, however, is the massive, exploding and relentless volume of data that organizations must capture, save, sift through and turn into actionable insights. Just 10 years ago, the entire world produced 5 zettabytes of data; today, that number is an eye-popping 79 zettabytes. And by 2025, it will exceed an astonishing 181 zettabytes.1
Many organizations face the challenge, complexity and pain associated with trying to extract actionable insights from that much data using traditional methodologies, tools, processes and staffing. It is simply not doable. A new approach is needed.
Automation in database management has been increasing for some time. However, without a new approach to database management automation—one where manual tasks traditionally performed by human beings are executed via artificial intelligence as much as possible—organizations will drown in data.
Indeed, organizations need to adopt autonomous databases, taking automation to a level never seen or even imagined until recently.
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For years, organizations have adopted some form of automation to speed up operations, enabling them to focus on higher value tasks and cut costs. While such automation has helped, it is no longer sufficient given the rising data volumes and the urgency to turn it into insights to rapidly make the best possible decisions.
One important factor to keep in mind when talking about an autonomous database is that there is a huge difference between automated and autonomous. Take the example of intelligent cars and this definition, for instance: “An automated car does not have the level of intelligence or independence that an autonomous car has.”
Now, take that same philosophy and apply it to enterprise databases. Automation occurs when a database administrator receives an alert that a specific action must be taken. The administrator is then required to get directly involved in some way, possibly evaluating options, searching for help or executing various commands. By contrast, an autonomous database eliminates much, if not all, human involvement in the process.
As a result, actions occur much faster, typically driven by AI and machine learning algorithms that derive their decision-making from training by humans and lessons learned from their own autonomous operations. Autonomous management saves time and effort, improves security and reduces costs.
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1 “Volume of Data/Information Created, Captured, Copied, and Consumed Worldwide From 2010 to 2025,” Statista, June 2021
