Intel has released its own Apache Hadoop distribution as the firm looks to extend its reach in the big data market. Apache Hadoop is an open source framework that specialises in running data applications on large hardware clusters. ...
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Actian, formerly Ingres, is to acquire Pervasive Software, a vendor of cloud-based and on-premises software for data management and analysis. The deal is targeted at the growing big data market. Under the terms of a definitive agreement ...
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The "big data" buzzword and industry trend had a pretty good year perception-wise in 2012, but the hype may soon fade into a period of disillusionment among users, according to analyst firms Ovum and Gartner. Big data refers to the ...
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Asia-Pacific region to see an increase in growth of 42.6% by 2018. According to a report by Transparency research, the global Big data market is expected to reach $48.3bn by 2018, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 40.5%. ...
Organisations that adopt Big Data in 2013 will create value and competitive differentiation, while those which do not will stagnate. EMC A/NZ channels general manager, Brett Harris, said this is because the speed at which the world is ...
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IDC says Big Data market outstripping IT as a whole by sevenfold. IT systems management firm Kaseya said firms must be mindful of the complexities of handling Big Data projects, and also bear in mind the "worrying skills shortage" in the ...
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Information technology professionals say companies can gain a competitive advantage by buying products and services from startup tech vendors, but they stress that doing business with a young company involves risks. If CIOs choose to ...
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Software AG announced that Robin Gilthorpe has been appointed as CEO of Terracotta Inc. RESTON, VA, September 07, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Software AG announced that Robin Gilthorpe has been appointed as CEO of Terracotta Inc. its ...
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Cray on Friday agreed to acquire server maker Appro International for US$25 million in cash as it looks to strengthen its high-performance computing product portfolio. Cray will integrate Appro's operations into a new Cluster ...
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