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There are some things you just know you have to do when it comes to running a global IT organization. For instance, you know you need centrally-managed systems as much as possible or you'll run into ... More >
Since the Sun acquisition, Oracle's Larry Ellison has lead the charge on changing Oracle's message: It's no longer about the software. It's about the integration of hardware and software . Mo... More >
If you'd like to learn how service-oriented architecture can help with application integration, I've found a great deal for you. TechTarget is hosting a free virtual conference next week on the topic... More >
Right now, there's a lot of focus on the public cloud versus private clouds, but there's a good chance that long term, organizations will want to embrace both. And why not? There are some things you ... More >
Integration is seen as a major barrier to cost-effective and successful enterprise projects, according to an international survey of executives and project managers. In particular, project leaders sa... More >
Larry Ellison, you owe me a Botox treatment. I've just spent about two hours frowning at my computer screen, trying to figure out what the heck you're talking about when you say Exalogic is “one big,... More >
I don't know what the deal is with webinars. It seems to me there are long dry spells, when there's nothing particularly interesting, especially in integration. And then suddenly, I'll find clusters ... More >
When it comes to Web content management, there are probably a slew of features business users will want: An easy interface, templates, searchability, feed management, something to cope with the whol... More >
Remember when master data management first became the “next big thing” and it cost ridiculous amounts to implement and took years, if not a decade, to recoup the return on investment? Funny ho... More >
MuleSoft unveiled Mule 3 Community Edition, a new release of its open source ESB platform this week, and I have to say, it looks like a major upgrade. The news coverage of the release focused... More >
Creating custom metadata solutions continues to be a popular topic. Last time I wrote about it, I asked whether it was wise to focus on building your own solution, but it seems if you want to manage ... More >
Integration isn't exactly what you'd call a cutting-edge kind of area. So, it's always fun when you find something new and surprising in the space. Today, I've found not one, not two, but 2 1/... More >
One of my absolute favorite perennial tech stories popped up against last week: Informatica might be bought out. And once again, the would-be suitor is Oracle, a company with a reputation for buyouts... More >
There's a lot of buzz about enterprise architecture right now. I'll occasionally see blog posts or what-not questioning whether enterprise architecture is a “replacement” for service-oriented archite... More >
It's easy to imagine how real-time data integration would be a great thing for many businesses. Who wouldn't want to know which products are still stocked on the shelves or access to the most up-to-d... More >
What could the world's leading businesses accomplish with an extra $2 billion in revenue each year? A recent study of 150 Fortune 1000 companies shows there are five data-related areas that c... More >
Informatica's John Schmidt makes a strong argument for integration as a focal point of IT in the coming decade. Pulling quotes from a recent ComputerWorld article on future careers, he highlights tr... More >
Analysts and vendors talk a ton about this Holy Grail – a single version of the truth – when it comes to master data management, that it's just a given that this is a worthy and even achievable goal.... More >
When you read about agile tech, it can be a bit confusing, because “agile” is used in two ways. For most of us, agile implies nimbleness, quickness, ease of movement. Marketing materials for tech sol... More >
I've been writing about master data management, aka MDM, for some time now. When you cover something for long enough, it's hard to get back to basics, but I think it's important to do so occasionally... More >
Do you know who cares about data governance? Not budget-focused executives, that's for sure. Not the business users who, really, should own the data and stand the most to gain by getting it right. An... More >
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