Database management systems (DBMS)

A database management system (DBMS) is system software for creating and managing databases. See complete definition.

July 08, 2020 08 Jul'20
Oracle Cloud at Customer adds Dedicated Regions

Oracle has added Dedicated Regions to its Cloud at Customer managed service. Now customers can consume all of Oracle's cloud-based services on premises, the company says.
August 21, 2019 21 Aug'19
Oracle's IaaS, cloud database in the spotlight at OpenWorld

This year's Oracle OpenWorld should provide answers for customers eager to understand its plans for IaaS, cloud databases, AI and machine learning.
May 23, 2019 23 May'19
Couchbase cozies up to Kubernetes for multi-cloud deployments

Couchbase adds support for Kubernetes container-based deployments of its popular NoSQL database across multiple clouds, such as AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google.
May 08, 2019 08 May'19
Cohesity backup expands with Imanis Data acquisition

Cohesity bought Imanis Data to integrate its NoSQL database protection into Cohesity's products. Cohesity plans to tackle other modern workloads like containers and SaaS apps next.

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