http://www.ithound.com/wpl Use IThound RSS Feeds to keep up-to-date with new research on the topics that are most important to you. Big data: what’s holding you back? A recent Computing survey reveals the main obstacles that hold companies back from big data adoption. Uncertainty about ROI and skills shortages need to be overcome if the promise of big data technologies is to be fulfilled. This paper discusses how you can overcome these obstacles. http://www.ithound.com/abstract/-what-s-holding-17004?publisher=computing&utm_campaign=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_source=computing Aberdeen Research - Big Data for Small Budgets This report highlights four key technologies that you need to understand in order to start and grow your big data program. It illustrates some of the key characteristics of big data solutions that are important for taking big data from sandbox to maturity. http://www.ithound.com/abstract/aberdeen-research-budgets-16317?publisher=computing&utm_campaign=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_source=computing Big data for the masses: the unique challenge of big data integration Big data represents the significant shift in the way that companies receive and used data to fuel business. As the volume, velocity and variety of data increases, we must ready ourselves for managing it with big data strategies. Read this white paper to read more about the current state of big data http://www.ithound.com/abstract/masses-unique-challenge-integration-13280?publisher=computing&utm_campaign=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_source=computing Top ten root causes of Data Quality problems As you collect more information about customers, products, suppliers, transactions and billing, you must attack the root causes of data quality. This white paper discusses the top ten root causes of data quality problems and suggests processes you can implement to avoid these. http://www.ithound.com/abstract/root-causes-quality-9401?publisher=computing&utm_campaign=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_source=computing Next Generation Data Integration The report brings readers up to date by discussing relatively recent (and ongoing) evolutions of DI that make it more agile, architected, collaborative, operational, real-time, and scalable. This report literally redefines data integration. Read the report to find out more. http://www.ithound.com/abstract/generation-integration-16948?publisher=computing&utm_campaign=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_source=computing Building a business case for better data management Based on the survey of Computing’s readership, this whitepaper will examine how organisations view their data, reveal the pain-points where poor quality data is damaging the business and look at how to build a viable business case for better data management. http://www.ithound.com/abstract/building-business-management-15578?publisher=computing&utm_campaign=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_source=computing Solving Data Integration Challenges with SQL and NoSQL This white paper provides guidance around category selection including the NoSQL movement and requirements for success in this new ecosystem, not the least of which is to have robust data integration capabilities in all environments. http://www.ithound.com/abstract/solving-integration-challenges-sql-nosql-16929?publisher=computing&utm_campaign=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_source=computing Data Services: The Marriage of Data Integration and Application Integration Integration of systems and data is high on the agenda of most organisations. For new applications, for new forms of reporting and analytics, for compliance reasons and for numerous others, IT systems have to work together. This whitepaper describes the importance of unification of integration. http://www.ithound.com/abstract/services-marriage-integration-application-integration-16830?publisher=computing&utm_campaign=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_source=computing A total data management approach to big data In order to remain competitive, organisation are starting to employ big data tools based on Hadoop, but without proper management this can actually make the problem worse. This paper looks at what organisations are seeking to achieve through big data analytics, and the factors needed for TDM http://www.ithound.com/abstract/proper-management-14796?publisher=computing&utm_campaign=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_source=computing Cloud integration: 4 key recommendations This white paper presents the key characteristics of cloud computing, the integration challenges this deployment model introduces, four recommendations for what to look for in a solution and five key questions you should ask when considering cloud integration solutions. http://www.ithound.com/abstract/key-recommendations-look-cloud-solution-10546?publisher=computing&utm_campaign=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_source=computing