New uses for AI tools in business applications; AWS data lake adds analytics muscle; Oracle EBS tips

Information Management Digest A roundup of information management content from TechTarget's network | April 6, 2017 FEATURED STORY Businesses find creative ways to maximize their use of AI applications Artificial intelligence applications are taking on a more practical, business-oriented tone. The April issue of our Business Information e-zine explores how AI is being used in areas such as HR, sales and customer service; it also looks at what companies need to do to succeed with AI. (SearchDataManagement.com) Advertisement NEWS   AWS data lake pumps up Beachbody's analytics abilities Fitness company Beachbody set up a data lake system in the AWS cloud to support big data analytics efforts after deciding an on-premises deployment would be too complicated. (SearchDataManagement.com)   Six challenges to overcome on an Oracle EBS implementation Vitamix had Oracle E-Business Suite up and running in 18 months. The blender maker's director of IT details ways to address six challenges you may face on EBS deployments. (SearchOracle.com)   DBA offers tips for navigating murky Oracle EBS 12.2.5 waters The amount of documentation required for a successful upgrade to Oracle E-Business Suite 12.2.5 is daunting. An experienced DBA offers pointers to help ensure upgrades go smoothly. (SearchOracle.com)   McKesson looks to simplify big data for healthcare analytics The big data ecosystem has many twists and turns. McKesson saw Splice Machine's database as a means to straighten the path by putting analytics and operations data in one place. (SearchDataManagement.com) EXPERT ADVICE   What new SQL Server Standard Edition features mean for IT Which SQL Server edition is right for you? After Microsoft upgraded the Standard Edition with features from the Enterprise one, a lower-cost choice might be possible in some cases. (SearchSQLServer.com)   Data governance initiatives get more reliant on lineage info Agile development and big data applications complicate efforts to govern data, but a sharper focus on tracking and managing data lineage can help smooth the governance process. (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.