In today’s modern software development world, adoption of DevOps and CI/CD have become widespread, but their definitions are often confused and consequently they can be misused. In this post, I define each process and explain how Informatica Big Data Management (BDM) integrates with CI/CD and DevOps pipelines in one integrated environment. What Do CI and... more
I opted out of an email subscription last month. Weeks later, I’m still getting emails from the company. So now, I’m not just tuning out any message from this company. I’m getting downright annoyed—not only have they ignored my original request, they’re continuing to fill up my email inbox with content I don’t want or... more
Companies today realize that smart data strategy is fundamental for business success. They invest and spend resources to make sure the data is protected, stored and backed up. But it’s just as important to manage the communication of data and ensure its seamless flow not only internally, but also with external sources, such as partners... more
I was at the MIT CDO Symposium in Boston at the end of July, where there was a lot of discussion around the business value of data, and the challenges of cultural and behavioral change. I agree that business leaders need more data literacy. And I also think the corollary is true: data leaders need... more
Shoppers’ expectations are changing, both in B2B and B2C. As 98% of marketers believe that personalization advances customer relationships, it’s not surprising that digital marketing and commerce teams are constantly being challenged to design a smoother, more personalized product experience that attracts and retains customers. An IDC study predicts that by 2022, 35% of CX-focused... more
Cancer. I don’t think there is a single person—a friend, family member, neighbor, co-worker or our own selves—whose life hasn’t been, or will not be, touched by cancer. And cancer is a scary thing. The word alone elicits fear, uncertainty, and loss. At the same time, many groups and organizations offer hope, strength, and resources... more
For many organizations, legacy systems running on-premises pose a “can’t live with them, can’t live without them” situation. They often can’t be moved to the cloud because of security requirements, data privacy regulations, or mission-critical status—but the business can’t run without them. The answer: Application modernization, the process of updating existing applications with modern features... more
Leveraging Customer 360 Data for Strategic Decisions In God we trust, all others must bring data. That saying is particularly true when it comes to making decisions about how to best interact with and sell to customers. Most of our daily decisions are based on gut – our innate ability to determine right from wrong,... more
I grew up near Johnstown, Pennsylvania, a city that’s known for one very unfortunate incident—the Johnstown Flood of 1889. And it carries several lessons that are just as important when developing data governance for analytics and overseeing data lakes as they are for constructing an actual water-filled lake. As a child, I learned the full... more
I travel a lot for work, and one of the most rewarding parts of travel is meeting with customers and listening to their stories. Very often I’ll hear a story that offers particular insight into the state of the industry – and that I want to share with you in my blog. I was in... more