Three predictive modeling pitfalls to avoid; self-service BI's top priority; database DevOps comes to SQL Server

Information Management Digest A roundup of information management content from TechTarget's network | March 23, 2017 FEATURED STORY 3 predictive modeling flaws that cripple data science projects By Bridget Botelho, Editorial Director Data science can be incredibly valuable if done right, but just as damaging if done wrong. Here, a data science expert discusses three common predictive modeling pitfalls. (SearchBusinessAnalytics.com) Advertisement NEWS   Ease of use is top priority in selecting self-service BI tools A lot of factors go into a choosing a strong, modern BI tool. But several IT pros say ease of use trumped all other considerations for them when picking self-service analytics software. (SearchBusinessAnalytics.com)   Redgate tools bring database DevOps to Visual Studio 2017 So far, data has been left out of the DevOps discussion. But database DevOps could grow if tools like Redgate's bundle embedded in Visual Studio 2017 carry through on their promises. (SearchSQLServer.com)   NoSQL architectures engaged for building new applications Behind hyped terms like "digital transformation" are innovative systems of engagement. DataStax CEO Billy Bosworth joins this podcast discussion on the NoSQL databases often underlying them. (SearchDataManagement.com)   Deloitte report reveals power of unstructured data analytics The analysis of unstructured data and other so-called dark data types can deliver significant business value, according to a new report from consulting group Deloitte. (SearchBusinessAnalytics.com) EXPERT ADVICE   Conquer real-time operational analytics in SQL Server 2016 Analytics helps improve business operations, and SQL Server 2016 users can master it in real time, using operational data in a transactional database. Robert Sheldon explains how. (SearchSQLServer.com)   Enterprise data lake deepens big data management issues Distributed data lakes with Hadoop clusters and other systems create new data management and governance needs that are hard to meet with existing tools, analyst Mike Ferguson says. (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.