Hadoop news stories
Data management
Most organisations still use trucks for data migration, and over half fail
WANdisco's survey shows most companies migrate data to the cloud using trucks and other outdated methods.
Data Warehousing
How data warehouses have become the new data lakes for business
While data lakes are great when it comes to storage, they don’t perform well when it comes to analysis and reporting. The vast volumes and multiple formats mean that traditional data warehouse tools are unsuitable and another approach needs to be found.
Machine learning
Dell EMC adds new AI management solutions
The solutions include AI libraries, compute, networking and storage, as well as deployment, support and education.
Microsoft
IBM ceases Hadoop distribution and partners with Hortonworks
IBM has abandoned efforts to make a business of Hadoop distributions and mirrored Microsoft in making Hortonworks its supplying partner.
Big Data
Solix partners with Bock Corp to bring big data solutions to A/NZ
Solix Technologies recently announced a partnership with Bock Corp to provide comprehensive data management and archiving solutions.
Big Data
NEC launches new APAC center to simplify digital transformation
NEC has launched a ‘Center of Excellence for Analytics Platform & Solutions’ for promoting solutions & services of its big data & analytics platform.
Big Data
Cloudera, Hadoop and the changing role of data in business
We look at the big data trend, it's impact and one of the key players.
Big Data
Top Coles exec talks about the strength of big data
"Coles' experience really echoes or mirrors what we've seen in other regions. Starting with tests and pilots but now delivering more business value an
Big Data
More privacy safeguards with world-first data marketplace
“The lure of significant productivity and social benefits has driven an increase in government open data policies and data sharing among corporates."
Health
Cloudera Enterprise inks international IMS Health contract
Global information and technology services firm IMS Health as selected Cloudera to support its Big Data Factory for life sciences and healthcare.
CenturyLink
Data lakes transforming the enterprise data warehouse
The introduction of data lakes is one of the most significant changes to enterprise data warehouse technology, according to CenturyLink.
Big Data
IT spending to lift investment in big data analytics
A rising tide of IT spending will continue to lift investment in big data analytics, according to industry analysts Ovum.
MapR
Bumper growth for MapR as companies seek value from data
Big data and Hadoop expert MapR Technologies has reported record bookings for Q3 as companies look for revenue growth and efficiencies from data.
MapR
Apache Drill 1.2 and quick start offering come to MapR
MapR launches self-storage data exploration and Apache Drill 1.2 on MapR Distribution, heralding the moves as a big boost for customers and channel.
Cloud
MapR adds Apache HBase to free online training as big data booms
MapR adds Apache HBase design and development to free Hadoop on-demand training, urging resellers and IT professionals to get ready for big data.
Cloud
MapR racks up the bookings on the back of big data demand
MapR Technologies has achieved more than 100% growth year on year in bookings and billings globally in Q2 2015, with ‘great momentum’ in Australia.
Big Data
Big opportunities ahead for big data software
Big growth ahead for big data software as Hadoop distributions and fast growing ecosystem of technologies point to bright future for big data.
Cloud
Hadoop hits Azure with MapR; new opportunities for partners
MapR is taking Hadoop on demand to Microsoft Azure and says that means new growth and business opportunities for its channel partners.
Cloud
Hortonworks hears Australia calling
Hortonworks is ‘significantly’ expanding its Australian operations in an effort to drive adoption of enterprise Apache Hadoop throughout Asia Pacific.
Big Data
Big data, IoT driving MapR business
Enterprise software company MapR Technologies is gearing up for busy times, as big data and internet of things become increasingly important.