“Part of why I wrote Time is Now was to demystify this technology. Steve Jobs once compared the invention of the PC to a bicycle. I’ve always found that fascinating. With AI, we also have a new bicycle.” Q1. You just published your first book, “Time is Now: A Journey Into Demystifying AI.” What made you decide that “now” was the best time to write this book?  We are at a crucial point in the development of AI. We’ve been talking about this technology since the 50s, when we saw the development of the first AI programs. Some of these were capable of playing checkers and solving algebra pr ..read more

Q1. Where do you position Raima in the overall database market?   A major benefit of Raima ́s edge computing data management solution is that it improves time to action and reduces response time down to milliseconds, while also conserving network resources. The Raima concept of edge computing is not expected to replace cloud computing, but rather compliment the total solution. It fills a niche that a cloud-only solution can’t completely fulfill. Despite Raima ́s ability to reduce latency and network bottlenecks, edge computing can pose significant security risks that Raima is well-positi ..read more

Q1. The database/ data platform market is undergoing a consolidation. What is your take on this? A number of factors are working together. At one point the 451 Group was tracking around 130 separate database / data platform products. We’re now seeing steady shrinkage. Some of this is the natural operation of the free market. Literally every possible idea was tried; some worked and some didn’t. The market simply isn’t big enough to support 130 platforms, be they open source or otherwise.  But other factors are in play as well. The hyperscalers have also derailed the plans of companies that ..read more

By Hugo Watanuki, HPCC Systems Word count: 1,011 In today’s enterprise, a successful big data strategy can mean the difference between success and failure. For example, Netflix reports the company is able to save $1 billion a year from customer retention thanks to its use of big data analytics, and enterprises in every other vertical market are following suit. But adopting a big data strategy is a big undertaking for enterprises, and there are a host of questions an IT team must answer before they can decide on the best big data platform for their needs.  Should the enterprise use an ..read more

” It can be difficult to work with legacy architectures and multiple multi-year migration projects that are in-flight at the same time.” Q1. What are you currently working on at Adobe? I am involved with integrating Adobe Workfront data and systems into various other Adobe products.  I am helping with Adobe GenStudio, which is an end-to-end solution to accelerate and simplify your content supply chain with generative AI and intelligent automation.  I am also working on a customer-facing, ad-hoc reporting solution, replacing the legacy version of this with a new modern one ..read more

By Paul Speciale, CMO, Scality Backups are now firmly in the sights of cybercriminals. They know that an organization is more likely to pay a ransom if their backup data has been compromised. Reports show 93% of attacks target backup repositories with a 68% success rate. And in 75% of these events, cybercriminals succeed in debilitating their victims’ ability to recover. World backup day therefore no longer serves as simply a reminder to back up data, but also to make sure that those backups are protected. Immutable storage solutions have emerged as a vital solution within an organi ..read more

We’re thrilled about this year’s Global Summit! It remains the premier event for our valued customers and partners, offering unparalleled opportunities to delve into our latest technologies and interact with InterSystems product #developers, technical xperts, and fellow attendees. And guess what? This year, we’re shining a spotlight on the transformative power of AI in #healthcare! Here’s what’s in store: Four Dynamic Workshops: Dive deep into #AI, #FHIR, #Containers, and an Introduction to InterSystems technology. These workshops will be offered twice on Sunday afternoon (1 PM-3:00 PM an ..read more

Federal Way, WA and San Diego, CA – March 19, 2024 McObject® LLC, the leading provider of hard real-time database solutions, today announced the integration of its one-of-a-kind database system, eXtremeDB/rt, with PX5 RTOS, a popular open-source real-time operating system for embedded systems. This integration enables developers to leverage the power and flexibility of eXtremeDB/rt within PX5 RTOS-based applications, ensuring high-performance data management for mission-critical embedded systems. eXtremeDB/rt is an ACID-compliant hard real-time database specifically designed for ..read more

More organizations should consider “true” immutability as part of their cybersecurity strategy SAN FRANCISCO – March 6, 2024 – Scality,a global leader in reliable, secure and sustainable data storage software, today announced the results of a survey of 500 IT decision-makers across France, Germany, the U.K. and the U.S. to gain insight into the role immutable data storage plays in an organization’s overall cybersecurity strategy.  Key findings reveal:  94% either already rely on immutable data storage or plan to implement it within the next 12 months, and an addi ..read more

Q1. What does it mean to have a database with a small footprint? A database with a small footprint can mean a few things.  The main one being that the database engine must utilize a very minimal set of resources to operate.  As little ram and CPU cycles as possible in order for the device to run the rest of the application.  Sometimes it also means for the database data itself to be as compressed and small as possible. Q2. Why does a small footprint matter? Many devices are not supercomputers and developers want to utilize as much as possible to solve the problems they are worki ..read more