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By basing its technology on the “invisibility” of a cloud infrastructure, Nutanix Inc. has built a successful business around the concept of a worry-free system. So it was inevitable that a new set of companies would emerge to supply the Nutanix ecosystem …
Simplification and reducing IT labor pain key topics at .NEXT, say analysts
Much of the chatter and news emerging from day one at this week’s Nutanix .NEXT conference in Washington, D.C., centered on simplification, eliminating the heavy lifting and reducing information technology’s labor pains. “… Digital transformation is something that the customers here are embracing. The hybrid multi-cloud, …
Nutanix and IBM gear up for cognitive systems demand
With its pioneering technology to combine storage and servers, Nutanix Inc. has positioned itself as a key player in the hyperconverged market. Just last month, the company joined with IBM Corp. in a multi-year initiative to target workload solutions in large enterprises. …
Cognos deal looks better nine years later as data’s value rises
When IBM Corp. officially acquired Cognos Inc. in early 2008, the deal raised eyebrows based on the purchase price of $4.9 billion for a business intelligence software company. But now that data has become so valuable, to the point where everyone from …
Breaking down silos and trusting data: Can Watson deliver the goods?
When IBM Corp. announced the Watson Data Platform last October, some viewed artificial intelligence product as little more than a repackaging of its governance, visualization and cloud analytics tools. The company, however, has taken great pains since to describe the platform as offering more than …
A new way to store healthcare data, Pure Storage preps for rising regulations
The healthcare industry can be difficult for data management because of the myriad regulatory and privacy requirements surrounding patient information. It’s often risk-averse, full of isolated data silos and bureaucratic. However, Pure Storage Inc. has developed a niche business that provides healthcare …
IBM claims high demand for machine learning hubs
After announcing in February that it would take core Watson machine learning technology to mainframe clients, IBM Corp. is doubling down on the initiative with recent news that it will open another machine learning hub in Böblingen, Germany. The new hub, which …
Northern Trust gears up for GDPR through data governance solutions
Mention data governance to many corporate executives and you might get eye rolling and a quick change of subject. Business leaders are more focused on revenue rather than meeting regulatory demands. But the rise in enterprise data has also brought government-driven demands …
Hilary Mason sees progress in machine learning, but it’s not ready for prime time
IBM Corp. is making big bets on machine learning, with recent announcements about moving its cognitive computing platform Watson to the mainframe and combining its Data Science Experience with Hortonworks Inc.’s big data management platform. However, as one prominent computer researcher told a …
IBM pushes speed and governance buttons at Munich conference
Speed and governance were the major themes coming out of the IBM Fast Track Your Data event in Munich, Germany, this week. Keynote speakers made several announcements designed to promote IBM Corp.’s data management portfolio and strengthen its marketing position on machine …