Autonomous Database is here -- what it means for Oracle DBAs; AI virtual assistants on the rise; GDPR and data quality

Information Management Digest A roundup of information management content from TechTarget's network | April 5, 2018 FEATURED STORY Oracle Autonomous Database debut heralds increased cloud hopes By Jack Vaughan, Senior News Writer Oracle wasn't the first IT vendor in the cloud computing space, but it's all in now. Key to the effort to attract more users to the Oracle Cloud is a new Autonomous Database cloud service, initially available for data warehousing uses. Its big selling point: automation of database management tasks. (SearchOracle.com) Advertisement NEWS   AI virtual assistant tools surpass customer service chatbots AI virtual assistants are increasingly replacing conventional chatbots and natural language search tools in applications, as enterprises see deeper value in enabling true conversation. (SearchEnterpriseAI.com)   Kubernetes-based containers get star turn in big data systems The new thing in big data systems is Kubernetes container orchestration. While it's still early, there are increasing signs of activity, which are cited in this edition of the Talking Data podcast. (SearchDataManagement.com)   GDPR rules push data quality improvement into IT spotlight Data quality issues cost companies significant amounts of money in lost revenue and added expenses, and their impact will only get bigger when the EU starts enforcing its GDPR law. (SearchDataManagement.com)   IT, finance, marketing and more have uses for AI tools -- do you? AI in healthcare improves patient outcomes. AI in IT aids in employee compliance and security. AI in logistics, AI in marketing, AI in finance -- learn how your company can use AI tools. (SearchEnterpriseAI.com) EXPERT ADVICE   How to keep your AI apps free from algorithm bias When implementing AI applications, analytics teams must focus on the quality of training data and model transparency to avoid potentially damaging bias in their analytical models. (SearchEnterpriseAI.com)   Data management primer: What is master data management? Master data management is a comprehensive method of linking all of an enterprise's critical data to a common point of reference. Learn more about MDM in our expanded definition. (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 2018 TechTarget. All rights reserved.