How breaking down data silos can lead to better analytics; digital disruption prods big data plans

Information Management Digest A roundup of information management content from TechTarget's network | Sept. 14, 2017 FEATURED STORY Siloed data doesn't have to stop you from doing advanced analytics By Ed Burns, Senior News Writer Breaking down data silos is rarely easy, but doing so can lead to more effective analytics that bring together data from all of an organization's operational systems. And it's getting more important as companies tap into more and more data sources. (SearchBusinessAnalytics.com) Advertisement NEWS   Digital disruption shapes big data infrastructure In the face of burgeoning digital disruption, startups and established companies alike are responding with changes to their big data architectures and data engineering processes. (SearchDataManagement.com)   Metrics, analytics tools propel HR processes into hyperdrive From recruitment and retention programs to wellness and fitness initiatives, companies are tapping HR analytics tools to help manage -- and enrich -- the employee experience. (SearchDataManagement.com)   Expect big data doings at Microsoft Ignite conference This month's Ignite 2017 and the Microsoft data portfolio are the topics of this edition of the Talking Data podcast. Also on tap is a closer look at the new Azure Cosmos DB database. (SearchSQLServer.com)   Big data forces a reassessment of how to build BI dashboards BI dashboards are still a top priority for most businesses, but emerging trends around big data are forcing BI and IT teams to rethink how they can be built and used most effectively. (SearchBusinessAnalytics.com) EXPERT ADVICE   What Oracle's annual database release cycle means for DBAs As Oracle changes its database release cycle to yearly updates with new version numbers, users will get faster access to new features -- but also new questions to consider on upgrades. (SearchOracle.com)   Database tech 101: What is Google Cloud Spanner? Google Cloud Spanner is a distributed relational database service that combines SQL and NoSQL traits and runs on Google Cloud. Get up to speed on the technology and its potential uses. (SearchDataManagement.com) About This E-Newsletter This e-newsletter is published by the TechTarget network. To unsubscribe from Information Management Digest, click here. Please note, this will not affect any other subscriptions you have signed up for. TechTarget Enterprise Applications Media Group, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466. Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com Copyright 2017 TechTarget. All rights reserved.