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Metadata management tools: 9 top options to fulfill key needs

Metadata management tools can range from comprehensive packages of many features to masters of a specific niche. Consider 9 of the top options to find which fits your needs best.

By Jacob Roundy • Sept. 20, 2024

Fivetran targets data security by adding Hybrid Deployment

The vendor's new feature aims to aid organizations that deal with sensitive data by enabling them to manage pipelines from private clouds and on-premises environments.

By Eric Avidon • Sept. 18, 2024

What is corporate performance management (CPM)?

Corporate performance management (CPM) encompasses the processes and methodologies used to align an organization's strategies and goals to its plans and actions as a business.

By Paul Kirvan, Kate Brush • Sept. 18, 2024

What is NoSQL (Not Only SQL database)?

NoSQL is an approach to database management that can accommodate a wide variety of data models, including key-value, document, columnar and graph formats.

By Jack Vaughan, Kinza Yasar, Craig Mullins • Sept. 13, 2024

What is a data fabric?

A data fabric is an architecture and software offering a unified collection of data assets, databases and database architectures within an enterprise.

By Kinza Yasar • Sept. 12, 2024

What is secure multiparty computation (SMPC)?

Secure multiparty computation (SMPC) is a form of confidential computing that protects the privacy and security of systems and data sources, while maintaining the data's integrity.

By Sean Kerner • Sept. 12, 2024

What is SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences)?

SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences), also known as IBM SPSS Statistics since 2009, is a user-friendly software package used for the analysis of statistical data and to make data-driven decisions.

By Rahul Awati • Sept. 12, 2024

5 data governance framework examples

Data governance isn't plug and play: Organizations must select which data governance framework best fits their business goals and needs.

By Donald Farmer • Sept. 10, 2024

Oracle keeps AI focus with database updates, new data lake

Updates to HeatWave and Database 23ai, along with the introduction of Intelligent Data Lake, are all aimed at better enabling customers to develop artificial intelligence tools.

By Eric Avidon • Sept. 10, 2024

Exploding interest in GenAI makes AI governance a necessity

With more employees of organizations now using artificial intelligence tools to inform business decisions, guidelines that ensure their safe and secure use are critical.

By Eric Avidon • Sept. 9, 2024

6 dimensions of data quality boost data performance

Poor data quality can lead to costly mistakes and bad decision making. The six dimensions of data quality ensure accurate, complete, consistent, timely, valid and unique data.

By Jacob Roundy • Sept. 9, 2024

8 jobs that AI can’t replace and why

AI is sparking concerns of job displacement among workers. While some roles might be at risk of automation, jobs requiring human empathy are unlikely to be replaced by AI.

By Kinza Yasar • Sept. 6, 2024

Understand Microsoft Copilot security concerns

Microsoft Copilot raises security concerns around unauthorized or unintentional data access. Prevent leaks with vigilant oversight and comprehensive user access reviews.

By Brien Posey • Sept. 5, 2024

How to make a metadata management framework

Don't wait until you have a metadata management problem to address the issue. Put a metadata management framework in place to prepare for potential issues.

By Donald Farmer • Sept. 5, 2024

InfluxData targets performance, adds self-managed version

The time series database specialist's update addresses performance to better handle complex real-time workloads and includes a new option for on-premises and private cloud users.

By Eric Avidon • Sept. 4, 2024

Couchbase launches database tools to foster AI development

The vendor's new columnar capabilities and mobile-based vector search are aimed at helping customers access unstructured data to inform models and applications.

By Eric Avidon • Sept. 3, 2024

Cribl positions for IPO with $319M in latest funding round

The observability specialist's latest financing, along with strong recurring revenue and customer growth, helps set the vendor up to go public pending further financial milestones.

By Eric Avidon • Aug. 28, 2024

Pinecone launches serverless vector database on Azure, GCP

Serverless, first launched on AWS, is now available on all three major public clouds in a move aimed at enabling customers to control costs in the environment of their choice.

By Eric Avidon • Aug. 27, 2024

Successful data operations follow a data governance roadmap

Implementing a data governance strategy requires a roadmap to keep everyone on track and overcome challenges. Follow eight key steps for best results.

By Jerald Murphy • Aug. 27, 2024

What is Structured Query Language (SQL)?

Structured Query Language (SQL) is a standardized programming language that is used to manage relational databases and perform various operations on the data in them.

By Peter Loshin, Jessica Sirkin, Kinza Yasar • Aug. 27, 2024

What is data validation?

Data validation is the practice of checking the integrity, accuracy and structure of data before it is used for or by one or more business operations.

By Rahul Awati , Sean Kerner • Aug. 23, 2024

How to use Microsoft Copilot in Power BI

Enable Microsoft Copilot in Power BI to automate key features using generative AI capabilities that improve insights and accelerate decision-making.

By Jacob Roundy • Aug. 23, 2024

Collibra, Reltio integration targets discovery, governance

The new partnership aims to provide joint customers with complementary capabilities to help them better find relevant data for analysis and manage their data assets.

By Eric Avidon • Aug. 22, 2024

Fibonacci sequence use cases in technology

The Fibonacci sequence has key applications in code testing, cryptography and quantum computing.

By Sabrina Polin • Aug. 21, 2024

An explanation of centralized vs. decentralized finance

DeFi and CeFi manage cryptocurrency transactions in different ways. Here's how.

By Sabrina Polin • Aug. 13, 2024