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SQL injection attacks still wreaking havoc

May 17, 2013

Companies with SQL Server deployments can experience many problems with these databases than just SQL Server performance issues.

IT employment remains healthy

May 16, 2013

Database administrators (DBAs) are responsible for many mission-critical tasks throughout companies, including maintaining database performance and suggesting system upgrades.

Cloud, mobile devices following similar path to virtualization

May 16, 2013

The IT industry is experiencing several changes from new and innovative technologies like cloud computing and mobile devices such as tablets, which are cannibalizing software/IT services and PCs.

Big data phenomenon in its infancy

May 14, 2013

Big data analysis has become a necessity for organizations throughout many industries as corporate leaders realize the importance of relying on information to identify certain trends and enhance decision-making capabilities.

Cloud computing and virtualization offer unique disaster recovery benefits

May 13, 2013

Organizations unprepared for disruptions like hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, floods, fires and other incidents may not only experience prolonged periods of downtime, but loss of mission-critical data and applications as well.

Virtualization and SDN greatly changing the data center

May 11, 2013

Virtualization is influencing many aspects of the IT industry, especially in the evolution of the data center, as organizations seek ways to make tech deployments more agile.

Fake passwords may help firms monitor database security threats

May 9, 2013

Database security is a top priority for businesses that do not want to experience breaches that may expose corporate information.

Innovation among CIOs crucial for big data success

May 7, 2013

CIOs who want take their companies' analytics capabilities to the next level likely understand the significance of big data and how valuable this information is in improving corporate decision-making.

Big data making role of DBAs even more critical

May 6, 2013

The big data phenomenon is changing how both companies and IT professionals handle ever-growing volumes of information.

Oracle among top players in expanding CRM industry

April 30, 2013

Oracle continues to flex its IT muscle in other areas than just databases, branching out to include more cloud-based offerings like customer relationship management (CRM) solutions.