How to lose your fear of Oracle on software licensing; AI systems add analytics uncertainty

Information Management Digest A roundup of information management content from TechTarget's network | July 6, 2017 FEATURED STORY Take control of your Oracle contracts -- and stop fearing Oracle By Craig Guarente, Contributor Dealing with Oracle on software contracts and compliance audits can seem like a daunting -- and downright scary -- task. But it doesn't have to be if you take control of the licensing process and leave the fear behind. (SearchOracle.com) Advertisement NEWS   Businesses must prepare for uncertainty of AI systems Artificial intelligence software is garnering a lot of hype, but many companies are going to have to rethink how they interact with analytics tools in order to capitalize on AI's true potential. (SearchBusinessAnalytics.com)   Despite functionality gains, use of cloud BI tools elevates slowly Running business intelligence applications in the cloud has yet to take the BI world by storm. Researcher Howard Dresner offers insight on why and discusses the state of cloud BI tools. (SearchBusinessAnalytics.com)   Agile database development spurs changes in DBA roles The quest for the agile database is putting developers in the forefront and has some DBA tasks moving to development groups, according to panelists at a conference in Boston. (SearchDataManagement.com)   Data governance crucial to comply with EU's GDPR law With the EU's new General Data Protection Regulation looming on the horizon, companies -- including many in the U.S. -- need to get going on required data governance upgrades. (SearchDataManagement.com) EXPERT ADVICE   DBAs must master the art of managing database recovery Database administrators are usually concerned with backing up their databases. But they should spend more time focusing on database recovery as part of the backup process. (SearchOracle.com)   Mixed metadata, master data process a must for mobile apps The growing use of mobile devices by business users widens the risk of data inconsistencies, a hazard that an integrated process for managing metadata and master data can help address. (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.