SAS Readies Groundbreaking Big Data Analytics for Hadoop
February 11, 2014 - SAS is developing an interactive analytics programming environment for the open source Hadoop framework based on SAS in-memory technology. By enabling enterprises to draw deep insights from big data assets faster and with greater precision, the new software will boost the bottom line, reduce risk, improve customer understanding and increase opportunities for success.
Japan’s ITOCHU Techno-Solutions Corporation (CTC) Selects MarkLogic® Enterprise NoSQL Database Platform to Expand Big Data Services
February 5, 2014 - MarkLogic Corporation, the leading Enterprise NoSQL database platform company, today announced the expansion of its global partner network with the addition of ITOCHU Techno-Solutions Corporation (CTC), a company providing comprehensive support for the IT lifecycle. Based in Japan, CTC will deliver Big Data solutions based on the MarkLogic Enterprise NoSQL database platform.
Economist Intelligence Unit Survey – More Retailers Using Analytics, but Barriers to Effective Use Remain
January 21, 2014 - A new survey by The Economist Intelligence Unit finds that nearly all respondents' businesses have seen a positive economic return from investment in data analysis for the strategy area. Also, the single biggest barrier to retailers making effective use of data is figuring out what is useful amidst the overload—a problem cited by half of the respondents.
Hackers compromise Neiman Marcus customer card data
January 13, 2014 - Neiman Marcus Group has become the second major US retailer in the last month to admit that hackers have compromised its systems, making off with customer card details.
5 Resolutions to Prepare IT Pros for 2014 Trends
December 18, 2013 - ISACA highlights Privacy 2.0, slimmed-down big data, heated-up cybersecurity and data analytics job market, outsourced security, and the Internet of even more Things.
Asset Control named as number one Risk data repository and data management vendor
December 11, 2013 - Asset Control, the worldwide supplier of high-performance financial data management systems, is pleased to announce that it has been voted as the top Risk data repository and data management vendor in this year's prestigious Risk Technology Rankings.
BBVA invites international developer entries for 'Big Data Challenge'
November 13, 2013 - Spanish bank BBVA is releasing its raw transaction datasets to developers as part of an international competition to create new services, applications and insight into consumer demands.
Wolters Kluwer Financial Services Winners of ‘Best Regulatory Data Management Platform’ Reader’s Choice Award
October 11, 2013 - Wolters Kluwer Financial Services announced today that it has been awarded 'best regulatory data management platform' by the readers of A-Team group's selection of publications. A-Team Group - the global news, research and events organization focussed on IT in financial markets – presented the award at its recent Data Management Summit in London.
