The importance of metadata Metadata is best defined as data that characterizes data. When you query a database, it returns a specific piece of information. Metadata provides the who, what, where, when, why and how of that information. When companies have a properly engineered process to create, store and manage metadata, it benefits all [...]
As e-commerce continues to expand its reach beyond the traditional browser onto connected devices—smartphones, tablets, laptops, etc.—ensuring your business is ready to handle peak season traffic is an inevitable consideration. It is critical to plan appropriately beginning in the July/August timeframe and ensure the right parties are involved—not just your technical team, but other key [...]
Businesses today are collecting more data than ever before as a result of the “data flood” caused by the Internet of Things (IoT), social media, cell phones and email. All that collected data is stored in databases that must be properly managed, accessed, tracked and protected, adding to the already heavy workload of IT staff [...]