Google taps big data for universal translator
Google has determined that statistical analysis beats algorithms for language translation, but which massive volumes of linguistic data will it use?
Serdar Yegulalp, September 2013

7 cutting-edge programming experiments worth trying
The trick to the cutting edge is to experiment, not to jump in with both feet. Get tips for using emerging technologies for real-world results, without getting burned.
Peter Wayner, September 2013

Larry Ellison to talk in-memory database, Oracle PaaS at OpenWorld
Ellison's two keynotes at the upcoming Oracle OpenWorld conference in September will feature Oracle's emerging in-memory database and Java PaaS technologies.
Chris Kanaracus, August 2013

10gen CEO: NoSQL has come far, but still needs better security, management
NoSQL databases are known for being able to handle high volume data that doesn't fit the relational model, but the NoSQL ecosystem is not yet mature enough for many mainstream applications, said the MongoDB CEO.
Paul Krill, August 2013

Bad code happens, so be prepared
Speaking at NoSQL 2013, developer Nathan Marz discussed the success of his Project Storm and called on developers to be more experimental, and les deterministic, about code.
Paul Krill, August 2013

6 technologies you should learn this year
Continually learning new skills is both a perk of being a software developer and a career necessity. The trick is knowing which trends to follow, so here's a list that'll help.
Andrew C. Oliver, August 2013

How big data platforms should work
Jason Hoffman, CTO and founder of cloud service provider Joyent, details how combining object storage and parallel compute clusters can make working with big data easier and faster by eliminating bottlenecks.
Jason Hoffman, August 2013

Researcher builds botnet-powered distributed file storage system using JavaScript
HiveMind, built by Sean T. Malone, uses JavaScript to store data on a network of computer nodes, with or without an admin's permission.
Lucian Constantin, August 2013

What are graph databases good for? Here's a killer app
Still using an RDBMS for friend-of-a-friend queries? Big mistake. Enlist a graph database using Neo4j instead.
Andrew C. Oliver, August 2013

DataStax CEO: Let's clear the air about NoSQL and ACID
DataStax CEO Billy Bosworth takes on five common misconceptions about ACID compliance in a nonrelational world, which he says shouldn't stand in the way of NoSQL adoption.
Billy Bosworth , July 2013

Box, Dropbox vie for developers' loyalties
Box and Dropbox are moving beyond simple file storage, offering tools and APIs that facilitate cloud-to-mobile development in a versatile ecosystem.
Paul Krill , July 2013

Oracle switches Berkeley DB license
Oracle had the right to change the BerkeleyDB license to AGPL, but many will view the switch as a betrayal of trust.
Simon Phipps, July 2013

Oracle Database 12c review: Finally, a true cloud database
Pluggable databases bring a new level of efficiency and ease to database consolidation, while a wealth of other new features address performance, availability, and more.
Riyaj Shamsudeen, June 2013

Software AG angles its messaging platform to speed delivery of big data
Nirvana Messaging, now called Universal Messaging, has been integrated with Software AG's Terracotta in-memory storage to handle large-scale enterprise messaging.
Joab Jackson, June 2013

Improving K-12 education with shared data and open APIs
A fragmented school system means siloed data, custom apps, and high costs, but education startup InBloom offers a better way with a common data store and APIs any app can use.
Andrew C. Oliver, June 2013

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