Changes in store for SQL Server; Talking Data podcast tackles Project Maestro

Information Management Digest A roundup of information management content from TechTarget's network | Nov. 16, 2017 FEATURED STORY Microsoft tech refresh touches SQL Server, integration tooling By Jack Vaughan, Senior News Writer Microsoft is at work on a delicate technology refresh affecting database tuning and architecture, as well as data integration and business intelligence. (SearchSQLServer.com) Advertisement NEWS   Tableau targets data preparation software with Project Maestro As Tableau and other high-level applications look to automate more functionality, stand-alone data preparation tools have to evolve to stay relevant in the analytics ecosystem. (SearchBusinessAnalytics.com)   Semantic technology underpins conversational AI, other uses Unsung and unheralded, semantic technology is a key component in artificial intelligence and other big data applications. Yet, like AI, it still faces hurdles to going mainstream. (SearchDataManagement.com)   Cloud-based database software adds new IT options for users The increasing adoption of cloud database services has captured the attention of Oracle and Microsoft as they try to hold their spots at the top of the database market. (SearchOracle.com)   Machine learning, analytics among Oracle security moves The Equifax Struts breakdown forms the backdrop for the Oracle machine learning and analytics moves considered in this episode of the Talking Data podcast. (SearchOracle.com) EXPERT ADVICE   Expert primer: What is natural language processing? Natural language processing (NLP) is the ability of a computer program to understand human language as it is spoken. Learn more in our updated definition. (SearchBusinessAnalytics.com)   Data quality for big data should include a focus on usability To help make big data analytics applications more effective, IT teams need to augment conventional data quality processes with measures aimed at improving data usability. (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.