The market is abuzz with terms like NoSQL, Big Data, NewSQL, Database Appliance, etc. Often, IT decision makers can get very confused with all the noise. They do not understand why they should ...

Despite all the Big Data hype, a new survey of database deployments shows a traditional, structured relational database management system (RDBMS) still rules the corporate world. And it's not just a ...

Relational database management systems (RDBMS) rely on an optimizer (or relational optimizer) that transforms SQL statements into executable code. Before any SQL statement can be run by the RDBMS, the ...

When it comes to capturing and analyzing data, IT departments have more choices today than ever before. And choice is a good thing. However, in order to pick the right tool for the job, you need to ...

Relational databases and the software that access them can be invaluable tools to businesses. Popular relational database management systems include Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Database, as well as ...

Last issue I talked about Thor Technologies, its new round of funding and its “best of breed” solutions. But what the Thor folks really wanted to talk about was the use of SQL-based relational ...

The healthcare industry is increasingly reliant on data to enhance patient care, optimize operational efficiency, and ensure regulatory compliance. Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS) and ...

I'm trying to figure out the best (maintainable, efficient, etc.) way to store and retrieve an ordered tree in a SQL database.<BR><BR>I've got an application (C# WinForms) that has a TreeView which ...

Big data startup Splice Machine is taking its Hadoop realtime relational database to the next level, offering it as a free public beta and as a fully supported commercial product. The much-anticipated ...