DBTA E-EDITION
July 2024
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Trends and Applications
SAP platforms, used by 99 of the Fortune 100 companies and with over 280 million cloud subscribers worldwide, are among the most reliable business applications. As SAP administrators, your role in maintaining the security of these platforms is crucial. However, the platform's popularity makes it a prime target for hackers to exploit Structured Query Language (SQL) injections and directory traversal vulnerabilities, which are only two specific risks in a much larger group.
Columns - Database Elaborations
Eventually the day comes when an existing data mart or warehouse needs to be re-examined. Maybe new workloads are desired, new business models arise, a new platform is considered, or new supporting tools in the environment are wanted. Especially when a new platform is part of the equation, many in charge think first of "lift and shift" as the approach. Taking as much existing data and processes as possible and keeping them virtually unchanged as things are moved onto new foundations is almost always the cost-saving approach—for the immediate short term.
Columns - DBA Corner
Database administration is a demanding career that is constantly morphing to include more and different job requirements. Being a DBA requires technical knowledge, problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple, detailed tasks at the same time. This means that in the world of database administration, stress is an unwelcome, yet common companion.
MV Community
Entrinsik Informer Cloud has been pivotal in higher education, where transparency and accessibility are paramount. Public Facing Dashboards in Informer Cloud are designed to meet these needs, offering numerous benefits that enhance the educational experience for students, parents, staff, and executive leadership, according to Entrinsik.
After the successful launch of Entrinsik Informer AI earlier this year, the company is looking ahead to the future of AI Assistants. Informer AI offers real-time assistance with Help Center AI, enhances scripting and querying capabilities through Copilot AI, and empowers users to create digital assistants in seconds.
Kore Tech, formally known as Kore Technologies, is launching a new brand and website—focusing not just on MultiValue but continuing to expand its ERP reach. "We are proud to announce the launch of our new brand and website as we evolve in a new phase of growth for Kore. This is more than a fresh look; it's a commitment to innovation and excellence in providing technology solutions that help clients drive growth and profitability," said Kore.
Rocket Software recently announced a special 4-part series on the Importance of APIs for Modernizing Your MV App. Rocket principal product manager Hernando Borda is the host for this MultiValue (MV) roundtable event—delving into the transformative power of APIs and how they can bring significant value to MV applications.
Rocket Software's MultiValue (MV) platform is engineered to help its customers pivot their legacy systems into the future, ensuring that modernization is not just integrated but a driving force for growth. Patrick Payne, a Rocket MultiValue evangelist, addresses cloud enablement, specifically transitioning to the cloud with confidence in a newly released report.