Technology Trends
In this section we include any trending topics. Currently there is a lot of buzz around cloud computing and mobile computing.
How Apache Spark Helps Rapid Application Development
Rapid application development is key to efficiency. Apache Spark is helping developers test their ideas even more quickly and easily than...
Why Use Cloud Access Security Brokers?
Cloud access security brokers are gaining popularity, but what exactly are they and how do they help keep you secure in the cloud?
How Apache Drill Makes Data Analysis Easier for Everyone
Analysis of big data can make or break a business. That used to mean hiring specialists, but now that analysis can be done by anyone with...
Pardon Moi? Top Siri Fail Messages
For many, Siri has become invaluable in assisting with day-to-day tasks, but even with her advanced voice recognition technology, she's...
What is the Influence of Open Source on the Apache Hadoop Ecosystem?
Apache Hadoop is the best-known and most widely used tool for big data analytics. How does its open-source status affect it?
What Exactly Is Application-Centric IT Management?
Application-centric IT management is a new trend in IT, but just what is it? Industry leaders explain how it works and what it means to...
Cloud Computing: Top Twitter Influencers to Follow
Stay on top of the latest developments in cloud computing by following these cloud experts on Twitter.
Big Data in the Cloud - How Secure is Our Data?
Greater volumes of big data are being stored in the cloud every day, but how safe is that data? We examine threats and methods of...
How Can We Handle Internet of Things (IoT) Generated Data Ethically?
The Internet of Things is generating data at an ever-increasing pace, but are there rules and guidelines as to how that data can be used?...
How Far is Your Data From Your Analytics? An Overview of the SVoD Analytics Landscape
People are gravitating away from traditional television, and more toward alternative delivery methods for entertainment, leading to the...
What Technologies Can Counter Big Data Security Threats?
Big data is a big deal - for both businesses and hackers. Even though big data can be a lucrative target for cybercriminals, there are...
Reducing VM Troubleshooting Time
Virtual machines are essentially computers within computer, which means that when things go wrong, there are extra layers that must be...
What are the Advantages of the Hadoop 2.0 (YARN) Framework?
While Hadoop has been invaluable for handling big data, its first implementation does have some limitations. However, YARN tackles these...
Why There Aren't More Women Working in Open Source Software
There is a disproportionately low number of women in IT, and the field of open source is no different. Here we examine strategies and...
What Are the Top Driving Forces for the Internet of Things (IoT)?
Organizations are trying to harness the benefits of IoT in different ways. Learn more here.
Top 10 Reasons to Embrace the Public Cloud
The cloud is catching on in business, but should your company go with the public cloud or private cloud? Author Todd D. Lyle discusses...
5 Challenges in Big Data Analytics to Watch Out For
Big data can be an invaluable resource for businesses, but many don't consider the challenges that are involved in implementing and...
What to Consider When Choosing a Network Virtualization Platform
There are a number of network virtualization platforms out there, but each has its strengths and weaknesses. Choosing the right one...
Solar Clothes? Perovskite Adds Potential for Charging Fibers
Perovskite is a mineral with unique properties, including the ability to collect solar energy. See the potential applications of this...