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A common question in the modern data management space involves database technology: SQL, NoSQL or NewSQL? But there isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer. What’s “right” must be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and is dependent on data maturity. For example, a large bookstore chain with a big-data initiative would be stifled by a SQL database. The...

With the volume and velocity of data increasing, in-memory databases provide a way to keep processing speeds low. Traditionally, databases have stored their data on mechanical storage media such as hard disks. While this has contributed to durability, it’s also constrained attainable query speeds. Database and software designers have long realized this limitation and sought...

There’s no escaping data’s role in the cloud, and so it’s crucial that we analyze the cloud’s impact on data modeling. 

With GDPR regulations imminent, businesses need to ensure they have a handle on data governance.

As the amount of data enterprises are tasked with managing increases, the benefits of NoSQL technology are becoming more apparent.