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11-Jan-2019 14:37:06

Cloud: the Endless Infrastructure Tap

In the build up to Oracle Open World London I’ve been working with the marketing and sales teams to discuss various aspects of Cloud. It’s been very interesting, and I look..

27-Sep-2018 14:30:34

Why Encryption is Key in the Event of a Data Breach

The summer of 2018 will be remembered for its record-breaking heatwave, England reaching the semi-finals of the World Cup and, for professionals in almost all areas of business,..

24-Sep-2018 14:10:56

Reasons to engage database consultants: Poor Performing Apps

You Are Not Alone Poor application performance is one of the most common signs that your current database configuration is not coping well. You’re in great hands with..

01-Aug-2018 12:45:29

DSP-Explorer secures investment to fuel growth in Data Platform and Cloud Services

DSP Database Managed Services (“DSP”), one of the UK’s leading Oracle and Microsoft data platform support specialists, has secured substantial investment from private equity house..

12-Jul-2018 14:20:27

What impact will Oracle 18c have on DBAs?

Will DBAs be fired now people are buying autonomous databases? Does 18c mean the end of DBAs? There’s been a lot of talk in the Oracle community, both online and at events, with..

06-Jul-2018 09:39:20

Four signs your DBA might need a hand

Four signs your DBA might need a hand Have you ever met a DBA who didn’t look overworked? Keeping the lights on and everything running smoothly can be a very stressful job, and..

18-Jun-2018 15:32:50

Got time to think about database management? Didn’t think so.

Effective database management takes careful, round-the-clock attention from highly paid technical staff. They are prone to breakdown from hardware, network or human failure,..

15-Jun-2018 10:42:50

Lift & Shift, Move and Improve, Lift & Extend - Golden Rule #1 Business First & Technology Second

Clearly the Cloud is here to stay and despite on-premises operations still going strong in some quarters and vertical markets, CTOs and CIOs are under increasing pressure to..

07-Jun-2018 15:40:41

The Demands Of A Consumer-Driven Retail Market

Today’s retail marketplace is driven by consumers who want everything on-demand. From browsing and researching the products they’re interested in, to purchasing and shipping; in..

14-Feb-2018 10:52:59

Oracle Database Versions – Difference between 11g, 12c and 18c

Oracle Database is still one of the world’s most popular, trusted database systems providing services for some of the largest companies. All the different versions provide a..