Editors' Picks
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PeopleSoft HCM 9.2 strengthens healthcare user's confidence
The latest version of PeopleSoft's HCM product is alleviating one healthcare company's concerns about the future of the healthcare product line.23 May 2013
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New BI stack tackles data load at Boston Children's Hospital
Boston Children's Hospital upgraded its business intelligence architecture to boost enterprise reporting, a move that also required retraining users.17 May 2013
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Enterprise Data World reveals keys to a successful career in analytics
SearchDataManagement's Mark Brunelli and Jack Vaughan talk about this year's Enterprise Data World conference, which was held recently in San Diego.14 May 2013
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VMware vCloud Suite takes a centralized approach to cloud computing
The OpenStack community cloud model isn't for every enterprise. VMware vCloud Suite's centralized approach to cloud appeals to some IT pros.29 Apr 2013
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Oracle Taleo integration progressing well despite some customer pain
Although some Taleo customers report support and renewal changes since Oracle took over, one expert says the integration is on track.22 Apr 2013
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In-memory technology pushes analytics boundaries, boosts BI speeds
In-memory appliances amp up business intelligence performance by moving processing off of disks. But cost and other issues need to be considered.22 Apr 2013
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Buyer beware: Cloud washing rampant among tech vendors
The cloud computing hype cycle has led many tech vendors to cloud wash their products. Here are the characteristics of a true cloud computing service.17 Apr 2013
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Oracle competition is worth a look, Collaborate attendees say
There were plenty of messages to take away from Collaborate, but one of the main ones was that Oracle third-party options should not be ignored.17 Apr 2013
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Industry-specific requirements shape the evolution of the XaaS market
As the Anything as a Service market shifts to a more industry-focused approach, will it lure enterprise IT?16 Apr 2013
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Cloud computing templates give IT teams control
Cloud computing templates can make cloud server builds easier and give IT admins some cloud control.16 Apr 2013
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Open source helps vendors wedge into server virtualization market
Citrix, Red Hat and Oracle are among the companies that rely on open source to get a foot in the server virtualization door.10 Apr 2013
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Oracle President Mark Hurd: We don't set out to be hard to work with
Oracle President Mark Hurd knows that some customers think Oracle is hard to work with. Some have even moved to third-party support as a result.10 Apr 2013
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It's time for CIOs to abandon fear and embrace PaaS solutions
CIOs are warming up to PaaS solutions, Tech Target's latest Cloud Pulse Survey shows. Former CIO and current CTO Mario Cruz is a convert.08 Apr 2013
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REST vs. SOAP: How to choose the best Web service
Here is a breakdown of when it's best to use REST or SOAP Web services.08 Apr 2013
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SAS report offers Rx for companies lacking in analytical capabilities
Effective communication and executive buy-in are essential elements for companies wanting to become 'analytical innovators,' according to software vendor SAS Institute.05 Apr 2013
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Reading the conference tea leaves with Oracle apps expert Floyd Teter
Floyd Teter, Oracle applications expert, tells us what he expects out of the 20th anniversary Collaborate conference, including news and memories.04 Apr 2013
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Oracle Sun hardware is not for hobbyists, by a long shot
Old Sun enthusiasts lament the way it used to be, and the way it will never be again. Oracle Sun hardware is a whole other animal.02 Apr 2013
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Why Ray Wang is excited about Collaborate 2013
Find out what analyst R 'Ray' Wang of Constellation Research is most excited about regarding the upcoming 2013 Oracle Collaborate conference.01 Apr 2013
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CPM suite adding more BI, tax functions according to Magic Quadrant
In part two of this Q&A, a co-author of the 2013 Gartner Magic Quadrant for CPM describes where BI and CPM might overlap.29 Mar 2013
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Magic Quadrant for CPM suite defines tactical, strategic CPM
In part one of this Q&A, a co-author of the 2013 Gartner Magic Quadrant for CPM explains why strategic CPM is rising in popularity.27 Mar 2013
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