Data and Data Management

Efficient data management, encompassing the systematic collection, organization, and retrieval of data, is fundamental for enhancing productivity, efficiency, and informed decision-making. Regardless of their scale or industry, organizations benefit significantly from implementing a robust data management strategy and adopting a modern data management system. This ensures streamlined operations and optimized use of information, facilitating better decision-making processes. The integration of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions further enhances the effectiveness of data management, providing organizations with comprehensive tools to manage and utilize data seamlessly across various facets of their operations.

Application Development and Integration
SAP, Microsoft Tighten Their Data Fabric to Boost AI Value for the Enterprise
SAP and Microsoft are enhancing their partnership with SAP Business Data Cloud Connect for Microsoft Fabric to enable bi-directional data sharing without replication, facilitating immediate access to SAP data for analytics and AI within a unified platform that supports cross-cloud interoperability and improved user experience.
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Data and Data Management
Chris Niederman to Lead Snowflake’s Alliances & Channels Business
Snowflake has appointed Chris Niederman as Senior Vice President of its Alliances & Channels business, effective July 21, 2025, to enhance its global partner system and drive growth through Snowflake AI Data Cloud amidst a rapidly expanding partner network.
Samsara Data-Driven
Data and Data Management
Adeptia’s Innovation Engine: Deepak Singh on Simplifying Data Integration for the Modern Enterprise
Adeptia, an enterprise-class data integration platform led by Deepak Singh, distinguishes itself with a no-code, drag-and-drop interface that empowers non-technical users to automate data connections without heavy IT reliance, offering flexible deployment options and AI-driven automation to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience.
CData and Microsoft Fabric
Data and Data Management
Breaking the Chains of Data Fragmentation with Microsoft Fabric and CData Sync
Mid-market organizations struggle with fragmented data across systems without dedicated IT support, but by integrating CData Sync with Microsoft Fabric, they can centralize and automate data management, significantly reducing manual effort and improving analytics for better strategic decision-making.
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Data and Data Management
SAP Archiving in Microsoft Azure: Where to Start?
As enterprises embrace cloud solutions, integrating SAP archiving with platforms like Microsoft Azure has become a priority for many.
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Data and Data Management
The Quantum Leap: How Quantum Computing Will Transform Enterprise Software
Enterprise software is poised for a transformation due to quantum computing, which enables faster data analysis and optimization that outpaces traditional computing, with major companies like IBM, Google, and Microsoft spearheading research and pilot programs while addressing challenges such as hardware limitations and talent shortages.
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Cloud Platform and Technology
Microsoft and Oracle expand multi-cloud partnership with new Database@Azure integrations
At Microsoft Ignite 2024, Microsoft and Oracle announced an expanded partnership featuring enhanced Oracle Database@Azure capabilities for data governance, analytics, and AI, integrating with Microsoft Purview for secure data management, introducing new networking features for enterprise security, and expanding availability across nine regions, while also planning to further enhance their collaboration with Exadata services.
Data and Data Management
Infor’s recent acquisitions place importance on data-driven decision-making
Infor has announced the acquisition of Albanero and Acumen to keep its data-driven decision-making up to par.
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Data and Data Management
Case study: Transforming data to drive resilience and trust with Microsoft
In this case study by EY, you can learn how the team used tools and apps from across the Microsoft ecosystem to support seamless data integration, to help achieve the goal of eventually moving toward a centralized system that offered a holistic view of the customer. This enabled Suzuki to continue developing a seamless, future-fit platform with a portfolio of business applications, including finance, supply chain, and human resources.
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Data and Data Management
LLM use-by data – who’s keeping the data up to date?
Your chatbot is leveling up, but who's keeping the data up to date for our LLMs? Microsoft, Google and specialist researchers give their take.
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