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The Wondrous World of Data

A blog discussing a variety of topics related to data warehousing, business intelligence, big data, database technology and data virtualization, written by Rick van der Lans.

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Unstructured data is a misnomer
Rick van der Lans 25 Mar 2016

Nowadays, the term unstructured data pops up everywhere. It owes its popularity for a large part to the success of big data, to successful technologies such as NoSQL and Hadoop, and to formats such ...

Convergence of Data Virtualization Servers and SQL-on-Hadoop Engines?
Rick van der Lans 02 Jul 2015

Hadoop has become a popular and powerful platform for data storage and data processing. Data stored in Hadoop can be used by a wide range of applications and tools and for a wide range of use ...

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Develop data literacy skills to advance your career
Data literacy skills are the foundation of data-driven decision-making. Identify your current skill level and learn what you must...
ThoughtSpot adds data preparation with Analyst Studio launch
Long focused largely on analytics, the vendor's new data preparation environment marks a foray into data management so users can ...
8 top predictive analytics tools for 2025
Predictive analytics tools are evolving. Enhanced with AI, easier to use and geared to both data scientists and business users, ...

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Compare Datadog vs. New Relic for IT monitoring in 2024
Compare Datadog vs. New Relic capabilities including alerts, log management, incident management and more. Learn which tool is ...
AWS Control Tower aims to simplify multi-account management
Many organizations struggle to manage their vast collection of AWS accounts, but Control Tower can help. The service automates ...
Break down the Amazon EKS pricing model
There are several important variables within the Amazon EKS pricing model. Dig into the numbers to ensure you deploy the service ...

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The pros and cons of Drupal
Drupal is a highly customizable and scalable CMS, which makes it suitable for large organizations. Yet, inexperienced admins ...
Drupal vs. WordPress vs. Joomla: What's the difference?
Drupal supports extensive customization but has a steep learning curve. On the other hand, WordPress and Joomla are more ...
Headless CMS Contentstack acquires Lytics marketing CDP
A new digital experience platform forms with the merger of Contentstack and Lytics.

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Oracle sets lofty national EHR goal with Cerner acquisition
With its Cerner acquisition, Oracle sets its sights on creating a national, anonymized patient database -- a road filled with ...
With Cerner, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure gets a boost
Oracle plans to acquire Cerner in a deal valued at about $30B. The second-largest EHR vendor in the U.S. could inject new life ...
Supreme Court sides with Google in Oracle API copyright suit
The Supreme Court ruled 6-2 that Java APIs used in Android phones are not subject to American copyright law, ending a ...

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SAP S/4HANA migration: A definitive guide
Moving a business to S/4HANA comes with major risks, yet it is also a real opportunity for digital transformation. Here's the ...
A short guide to primary SAP S/4HANA modules and LOBs
SAP organizes S/4HANA modules around lines of business. Here's a look at the modules and features, including important tools like...
A buyer's guide to S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition
S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition is likely best for new SAP users who need more flexibility and functionality than Public Edition ...

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Recent Posts

Unstructured data is a misnomer

Convergence of Data Virtualization Servers and SQL-on-Hadoop Engines?