What Oracle's new annual database release cycle means for users; a look ahead to Microsoft Ignite 2017

Information Management Digest A roundup of information management content from TechTarget's network | Aug. 24, 2017 FEATURED STORY What Oracle's annual database release cycle will mean for DBAs By Brian Peasland, Contributor Oracle is changing its database release cycle to yearly updates with new version numbers. As a result, Oracle users will get faster access to new features -- but also new questions and issues to consider on upgrades. (SearchOracle.com) Advertisement NEWS   Expect big data doings at Microsoft Ignite conference The upcoming 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)   Data management processes take on new tenor, analyst says Changes in data management processes -- including self-service data preparation, data lakes and real-time analytics -- create a new IT landscape, 451 analyst Matt Aslett says. (SearchDataManagement.com)   Solid database security essential to prevent data thefts, misuse Corporate databases are inviting targets for attackers looking to steal the data they contain. But a well-planned database security strategy can help companies avoid data breaches. (SearchDataManagement.com)   Google's cloud platform aims AI, machine learning at enterprise Google's enterprise cloud platform is starting to become a factor in business IT thanks to strong data preparation, machine learning and AI capabilities, according to a Forrester report. (SearchBusinessAnalytics.com) EXPERT ADVICE   Key features: What you get with Oracle MySQL Cloud Service Oracle's MySQL Cloud Service lets users run MySQL databases in the cloud. Here's a rundown of the features included in the cloud version of the open source database. (SearchOracle.com)   HR metrics and analytics make workforces more valuable Employing metrics and analytics to improve logistics, operations and forecasting is a good first step, but not enough. Your workforce is the most important resource to optimize. (SearchBusinessAnalytics.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.