Database management
As the volume of business data has grown, database management has become vital to data optimization and security. Database management are processes that ensure proper application performance, avoid compliance risk and protect valuable business data. Read database management strategies to make sure data is controlled throughout its lifecycle, from creation to deletion.
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14 Nov 2024
MySQL vs. PostgreSQL: Compare popular open source databases
This deep dive compares two popular open source database options, MySQL vs. PostgreSQL, across key categories including performance, compliance, security, scalability and more. Continue Reading
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01 Nov 2024
SQLite tutorial for beginners
SQLite has an incredibly small footprint. That's one of the reasons why it's the most used database engine in the world. If you've never used it before, here's your chance. Continue Reading
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01 Nov 2024
SQLite tutorial for beginners
SQLite has an incredibly small footprint. That's one of the reasons why it's the most used database engine in the world. If you've never used it before, here's your chance. Continue Reading
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01 Nov 2024
Java, JDBC and Postgres
Postgres has become popular in the Java community for many reasons. The ease of integration with Java apps through JDBC is one of the biggest. Here's how it works. Continue Reading
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Definition
31 Oct 2024
What is dimensionality reduction?
Dimensionality reduction is a process and technique to reduce the number of dimensions -- or features -- in a data set. Continue Reading
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28 Oct 2024
NoSQL database types explained: Column-oriented databases
Learn about the uses of column-oriented databases and the large data model, data warehouses and high-performance querying benefits the NoSQL database brings to organizations. Continue Reading
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Definition
24 Oct 2024
What is Microsoft Visual FoxPro (VFP)?
Microsoft Visual FoxPro (VFP) is an object-oriented programming (OOP) environment with a built-in relational database engine. Continue Reading
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23 Oct 2024
NoSQL database types explained: Key-value store
Utilizing a key-value store can improve data processing speeds and scalability for data operations that do not require complex queries or analytics. Continue Reading
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Definition
10 Oct 2024
What is Oracle?
Oracle is one of the largest vendors in the enterprise IT market and the shorthand name of its flagship product, a relational database management system (RDBMS) that's formally called Oracle Database. Continue Reading
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03 Oct 2024
SingleStore's BryteFlow acquisition targets data integration
The data platform vendor's purchase adds full change data capture capabilities and is aimed at improving data ingestion and integration from applications and databases. Continue Reading
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01 Oct 2024
Vast unveils InsightEngine, a move to support enterprise AI
Vast released InsightEngine to bring real-time retrieval-augmented generation into its data platform as it prepares for growing enterprise adoption of AI. Continue Reading
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26 Sep 2024
Cockroach Labs adds vector search, updates pricing options
The database vendor's new update includes an integration with pgvector that provides users with the vector search capabilities needed to feed RAG pipelines and develop GenAI tools. Continue Reading
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Definition
13 Sep 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. Continue Reading
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Opinion
13 Sep 2024
Oracle CloudWorld 2024 delivers AI, database and OCI updates
Oracle delivered more AI features at its conference, including over 50 AI agents and a new generative AI RAG Agent in OCI, as well as a long-awaited partnership with AWS. Continue Reading
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Definition
12 Sep 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. Continue Reading
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10 Sep 2024
AWS joins Microsoft, Google Cloud in offering Oracle database
AWS joined Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud in offering the Oracle Database, an indication that enterprises want to use Oracle alongside the cloud providers' AI services. Continue Reading
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10 Sep 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. Continue Reading
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09 Sep 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. Continue Reading
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04 Sep 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. Continue Reading
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03 Sep 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. Continue Reading
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27 Aug 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. Continue Reading
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Definition
27 Aug 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. Continue Reading
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08 Aug 2024
10 top vector database options for similarity searches
Vector databases excel in different areas of vector searches, including sophisticated text and visual options. Choose the platform that best fits organizational needs. Continue Reading
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01 Aug 2024
New features make Google's Spanner a database for AI
The introduction of graph processing, vector search and full-text search optimize Spanner for developing and managing modern applications and models, including GenAI. Continue Reading
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Definition
29 Jul 2024
What is denormalization and how does it work?
Denormalization is the process of adding precomputed redundant data to an otherwise normalized relational database to improve read performance. Continue Reading
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24 Jul 2024
Cloud database comparison: AWS, Microsoft, Google and Oracle
Here's a look at the rival cloud database offerings from AWS, Google, Microsoft and Oracle based on their product breadth, migration capabilities and pricing models. Continue Reading
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24 Jul 2024
Precisely aiding wildfire fight with risk assessment data
The data integrity vendor's specialized database includes added topographical and weather-related information to help organizations prepare for and predict catastrophic fires. Continue Reading
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17 Jul 2024
How to install MySQL on Windows
Need a well-maintained, open-source, standards-based database to test your Java apps and Spring Boot microservices? Here's how to download and install the MySQL Community Edition. Continue Reading
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Definition
17 Jul 2024
What is a vector database?
A vector database is a type of database technology that's used to store, manage and search vector embeddings, numerical representations of unstructured data that are also referred to simply as vectors. Continue Reading
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11 Jul 2024
Oracle's new Exadata architecture targets efficiency, cost
With Exascale, the tech giant aims to improve the efficiency of its relational database platform to handle GenAI workloads while dramatically reducing costs with new pricing. Continue Reading
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10 Jul 2024
Graph technology helps battle election misinformation
Backed by a grant from Neo4j, including free use of its platform, Syracuse University is exposing coordinated networks that spread election misinformation on social media. Continue Reading
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Definition
02 Jul 2024
data structure
A data structure is a specialized format for organizing, processing, retrieving and storing data. Continue Reading
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28 Jun 2024
The 3-level DBMS schema architecture
The three-level DBMS architecture makes database design more secure, extensible and accessible for client applications. Learn the basics of how it works, with examples. Continue Reading
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Opinion
27 Jun 2024
Databricks bids to marry AI and BI
At its recent Data+AI Summit, data platform provider Databricks introduced a product that might be a harbinger of a new wave of AI-backed Business Intelligence Continue Reading
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26 Jun 2024
SingleStore adds Iceberg integration, improved vector search
The data platform vendor's latest update targets GenAI development by enabling easier access to unstructured data, making searches more efficient and optimizing cloud consumption. Continue Reading
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26 Jun 2024
Oracle launches HeatWave GenAI to fuel AI development
The tech giant updated its database with new features aimed at simplifying model and application development cost-effectively, including in-database LLMs. Continue Reading
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Definition
25 Jun 2024
Open Database Connectivity (ODBC)
Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) is an open standard application programming interface (API) that allows application programmers to easily access data stored in a database. Continue Reading
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Definition
25 Jun 2024
database management system (DBMS)
A database management system (DBMS) is a software system for creating and managing databases. Continue Reading
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24 Jun 2024
Rockset acquisition strengthens OpenAI's enterprise play
The GenAI pioneer went outside the AI realm for its second acquisition, looking to the smaller database analytics vendor for its real-time search and vector capabilities. Continue Reading
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Definition
21 Jun 2024
relational database
A relational database is a type of database that organizes data points with defined relationships for easy access. Continue Reading
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20 Jun 2024
Actian goes to the edge with latest Zen database update
The data management and analytics vendor's embeddable database now includes streaming capabilities via support for Kafka and faster query times that enable decisions in real time. Continue Reading
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14 Jun 2024
Anomalo unveils quality monitoring for unstructured data
The data quality specialist's capabilities will enable customers to monitor unstructured text to ensure the health of data used to inform analytics and AI models and applications. Continue Reading
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14 Jun 2024
Graph database vs. relational database: Key differences
Graph databases offer plenty of advantages for enterprises, but relational databases still top the market. Both emphasize relationships between data, but how do they compare? Continue Reading
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12 Jun 2024
Multi-cloud databases: How to deploy and manage them
Deploying databases on different cloud platforms offers various benefits. Here's a set of 10 best practices for building a multi-cloud database architecture. Continue Reading
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06 Jun 2024
Databricks $1B-plus Tabular acquisition adds Iceberg support
The lakehouse specialist's latest purchase adds support for Apache Iceberg to its existing support for Delta Lake and is also a direct confrontation of rival Snowflake. Continue Reading
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Definition
06 Jun 2024
RDBMS (relational database management system)
A relational database management system (RDBMS) is a collection of programs and capabilities that enable IT teams and others to create, update, administer and otherwise interact with a relational database. Continue Reading
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Definition
31 May 2024
graph database
A graph database, also referred to as a semantic database, is a software application designed to store, query and modify network graphs. Continue Reading
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Definition
28 May 2024
database (DB)
A database is a collection of information that is organized so that it can be easily accessed, managed and updated. Continue Reading
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23 May 2024
Managing databases in a hybrid cloud: 10 key considerations
To manage hybrid cloud database environments, consider business and application goals, consistency, configuration management, synchronization, latency, security and stability. Continue Reading
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21 May 2024
10 best practices for managing data in microservices
Data architects managing loosely coupled microservices applications need to make the right decisions about databases, data ownership, sharing, consistency and failure recovery. Continue Reading
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Definition
17 May 2024
hashing
Hashing is the process of transforming any given key or a string of characters into another value. Continue Reading
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03 May 2024
Compare NoSQL database types in the cloud
NoSQL systems are increasingly common in the cloud. Read about the different types of NoSQL databases that are available from major cloud providers and other vendors. Continue Reading
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02 May 2024
MongoDB launches tools for developing generative AI apps
The database vendor's new capabilities include Atlas Stream Processing to enable real-time model updates and Atlas Search Nodes to handle advanced analytics workloads. Continue Reading
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02 May 2024
Oracle adds vector search capabilities to database platform
The tech giant's update features capabilities aimed at enabling users to operationalize unstructured data as well as bring AI to their data to avoid duplication and isolation. Continue Reading
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Definition
02 May 2024
What are masked language models (MLMs)?
Masked language models (MLMs) are used in natural language processing (NLP) tasks for training language models. Continue Reading
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01 May 2024
database administrator (DBA)
A database administrator (DBA) is the information technician responsible for directing and performing all activities related to maintaining and securing a successful database environment. Continue Reading
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01 May 2024
12 top open source databases to consider
Open source databases are viable alternatives to proprietary ones. Here's information on 12 open source and source available technologies for weighing database options. Continue Reading
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30 Apr 2024
TigerGraph unveils GenAI assistant, introduces new CEO
Under the leadership of Hamid Azzawe, the graph database specialist's new copilot and platform update target new users beyond its historical base of academics and engineers. Continue Reading
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Definition
29 Apr 2024
data set
A data set, also spelled 'dataset,' is a collection of related data that's usually organized in a standardized format. Continue Reading
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29 Apr 2024
information
Information is the output that results from analyzing, contextualizing, structuring, interpreting or in other ways processing data. Continue Reading
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Definition
16 Apr 2024
query
A query is a question or a request for information expressed in a formal manner. Continue Reading
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Definition
16 Apr 2024
What is a cloud database? An in-depth cloud DBMS guide
A cloud database is an organized and managed collection of data in an IT system that resides on a public, private or hybrid cloud computing platform. Continue Reading
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15 Apr 2024
database as a service (DBaaS)
Database as a service (DBaaS) is a cloud computing managed service offering that provides access to a database without requiring the setup of physical hardware, the installation of software or the need to configure the database. Continue Reading
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Definition
15 Apr 2024
data classification
Data classification is the process of organizing data into categories that make it easy to retrieve, sort and store for future use. Continue Reading
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Definition
15 Apr 2024
columnar database
A columnar database (column-oriented) is a database management system (DBMS) that stores data on disk in columns instead of rows. Continue Reading
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Definition
10 Apr 2024
schema
In computer programming, a schema (pronounced SKEE-mah) is the organization or structure for a database, while in artificial intelligence (AI), a schema is a formal expression of an inference rule. Continue Reading
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10 Apr 2024
Cloud database security: Best practices, challenges and threats
If your company is using a cloud database, it's critical to stay on top of security. Review the security features offered by top cloud providers, plus some best practices. Continue Reading
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Definition
09 Apr 2024
spatial data
Spatial data is any type of data that directly or indirectly references a specific geographical area or location. Continue Reading
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09 Apr 2024
Google Cloud to inject Gemini into data, analytics tools
The tech giant unveiled integrations between its LLM and BigQuery, Looker and its databases to provide customers with a foundation for developing GenAI models and applications. Continue Reading
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04 Apr 2024
Aerospike raises $114M to fuel database innovation for GenAI
The vendor will use the funding to develop added vector search and storage capabilities as well as graph technology, both of which can be used to train generative AI models. Continue Reading
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03 Apr 2024
Vector vs. graph vs. relational database: Which to choose?
Vector databases enhance the use of generative AI. Organizations should consider how vector capabilities stack up vs. graph and relational databases before deciding which to use. Continue Reading
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Definition
02 Apr 2024
serverless database
A serverless database is a type of cloud database that is fully managed for an organization by a cloud service provider and runs on demand as needed to support applications. Continue Reading
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01 Apr 2024
Vector search and storage key to AWS' database strategy
The tech giant is prioritizing vector search and storage, adding the capabilities to its data storage tools so customers can use them with language models to build AI applications. Continue Reading
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26 Mar 2024
Different types of database management systems explained
The various types of database software come with advantages, limitations and optimal uses that prospective buyers should be aware of before choosing a DBMS. Continue Reading
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26 Mar 2024
entity relationship diagram (ERD)
An entity relationship diagram (ERD), also known as an 'entity relationship model,' is a graphical representation that depicts relationships among people, objects, places, concepts or events in an information technology (IT) system. Continue Reading
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Definition
21 Mar 2024
big data management
Big data management is the organization, administration and governance of large volumes of both structured and unstructured data. Continue Reading
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19 Mar 2024
Redpanda serverless streaming option targets cost control
The real-time data management specialist's new serverless platform enables customers to pay only for the compute power they use, which helps predict and manage spending. Continue Reading
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15 Mar 2024
Cloud DBA: How cloud changes database administrator's role
Cloud databases change the duties and responsibilities of database administrators. Here's how the job of a cloud DBA differs from what an on-premises one does. Continue Reading
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Definition
15 Mar 2024
flat file
A flat file is a collection of data stored in a two-dimensional database in which similar yet discrete strings of information are stored as records in a table. Continue Reading
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Definition
15 Mar 2024
Microsoft SQL Server
Microsoft SQL Server is a relational database management system (RDBMS) that supports a wide variety of transaction processing, business intelligence (BI) and data analytics applications in corporate IT environments. Continue Reading
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14 Mar 2024
Data management trends: GenAI, governance and lakehouses
The top data management trends of 2023 -- generative AI, data governance, observability and a shift toward data lakehouses -- are major factors for maximizing data value in 2024. Continue Reading
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11 Mar 2024
Should you run your database on premises or in the cloud?
Use of cloud databases is surging, but there are still reasons for on-premises ones. Here's a comparison of cloud and local database architectures to help you choose. Continue Reading
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29 Feb 2024
Couchbase unveils vector search that extends to the edge
The vendor's new capabilities will enable users to feed and train AI models, and through an embeddable version of its database extend to edge devices for real-time insight. Continue Reading
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29 Feb 2024
Google Cloud unveils new GenAI-fueled data, analytics tools
The tech giant introduced extensive support for vector search and improved access to unstructured data while also making a pair of GenAI capabilities generally available. Continue Reading
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29 Feb 2024
Snowflake CEO Slootman steps down, Ramaswamy takes over
Slootman resigns after five years at the helm of the data cloud vendor. Revenues grew fivefold under him and the company went public in a record-setting initial public offering. Continue Reading
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26 Feb 2024
Exasol gets jolt of AI with Espresso suite of capabilities
The analytics database vendor's trio of new AI capabilities, including the ability to pull in GenAI models, aims to improve the efficiency of decision-making. Continue Reading
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Definition
20 Feb 2024
Amazon RDS (Relational Database Service)
Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) is a managed database service provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS). It makes it easy to set up and operate a scalable relational database in the AWS cloud. Continue Reading
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07 Feb 2024
Treating data as a product a method to grow analytics use
Treating BI assets such as models and dashboards as commodities is an emerging trend as organizations continue to seek new ways of making analytics use more widespread. Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2024
Rockset targets cost control with latest database update
The real-time database specialist added new compute power optimization and workload autoscaling capabilities to help customers better control their cloud computing costs. Continue Reading
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Definition
25 Jan 2024
Google Bigtable
Google Bigtable is a distributed, column-oriented data store created by Google Inc. to handle very large amounts of structured data associated with the company's Internet search and Web services operations. Continue Reading
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24 Jan 2024
SingleStore update adds new tools to fuel GenAI, analytics
The database vendor unveiled Pro Max, a rebranded version of its platform that includes new vector search and change data capture capabilities that enable AI and BI at scale. Continue Reading
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24 Jan 2024
knowledge graph in ML
In the realm of machine learning (ML), a knowledge graph is a graphical representation that captures the connections between different entities. Continue Reading
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22 Jan 2024
transactional data
In computing, transactional data is the information collected from transactions. Continue Reading
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17 Jan 2024
Pinecone unveils serverless vector database, targets costs
The vendor's new tool is designed to help customers control their cloud computing costs while developing and maintaining generative AI applications and models. Continue Reading
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Definition
10 Jan 2024
MPP database (massively parallel processing database)
An MPP database is a database that is optimized to be processed in parallel for many operations to be performed by many processing units at a time. Continue Reading
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09 Jan 2024
Companies still grappling with building modern data platforms
Data platforms are crucial for managing and delivering data efficiently, but a recent survey from Enterprise Strategy Group showed that companies still struggle to implement them. Continue Reading
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27 Dec 2023
Vector search now a critical component of GenAI development
The feature's ability to make unstructured data discoverable as well as locate similar data points among potentially billions make it ideal for helping train generative AI models. Continue Reading
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08 Dec 2023
Databricks intros suite to aid generative AI development
The data lakehouse vendor's new set of tools includes vector search and aims to enable users to develop data pipelines that train language models with proprietary data. Continue Reading
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06 Dec 2023
New MongoDB tools enable generative AI development
The independent database vendor added vector search and workload management tools that work together to enable developers to build and run cutting-edge analytics applications. Continue Reading
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29 Nov 2023
New AWS tools simplify access, management of data at scale
The tech giant revealed serverless tools that eliminate limitations on workload size as well as integrations that simplify access to data within the Amazon Web Services ecosystem. Continue Reading
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17 Nov 2023
5V's of big data
The 5 V's of big data -- velocity, volume, value, variety and veracity -- are the five main and innate characteristics of big data. Continue Reading
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Definition
13 Nov 2023
vector search
Vector search, sometimes referred to as vector similarity search, is a technique that uses vectors -- numerical representations of data -- as the basis to conduct searches and identify relevance. Continue Reading