Amazon EMR Migration Guide

June 12, 2019

Businesses worldwide are discovering the power of new big data processing and analytics frameworks like Apache Hadoop and Apache Spark, but they are also discovering some of the challenges of operating these technologies in on-premises data lake environments. Common problems include a lack of agility, excessive costs, and administrative headaches, as IT organizations wrestle with the effort of provisioning resources, handling uneven workloads at large scale, and keeping up with the pace of rapidly changing, community driven, open-source software innovation. Many big data initiatives suffer from the delay and burden of evaluating, selecting, purchasing, receiving, deploying, integrating, provisioning, patching, maintaining, upgrading, and supporting the underlying hardware and software infrastructure.

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Sapphire Systems

Sapphire Systems is an established global provider of world-leading ERP, financial and business management software - offering solutions, services and 24hr support to over 950 customers worldwide. The company is a leading partner for Infor SunSystems and SAP Business One. Founded in 1993, and with offices in the UK, USA, Australia and Asia, Sapphire offers extensive knowledge and experience of global implementations.

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A blueprint for data-driven insights

whitePaper | August 20, 2021

While finding and creating insights can often feel like luck, there are proven methodologies you can use to ensure you’re seeing regular insight from your on-hand data. Access this short e-book to learn how you can start seeing regular, valuable insight success from you big data and analytics investments.

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Data Connectivity 2022

whitePaper | August 18, 2022

The 2022 data connectivity survey pivots somewhat from prior years’ studies. Data connectivity and data integration are well established in the traditional on-premise computing environment. But we’ve seen that as organizations increasingly expand their domains to one or more cloud service providers, it is important to better understand the challenges and opportunities for connectivity presented by modernization initiatives.

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CDAIT Digital Transformation

whitePaper | November 26, 2019

There has been much said about the Internet of Things (IoT) and what it can bring to business and society - creating a more deeply connected world, informed by data sourced from connected things, made better by smarter, more meaningful actions and interactions. These views often focus on how IoT technical solutions can deliver this new future, emphasizing the technology DNA of IoT devices, networks and applications. We have found, however, both through research and experience, that while technology is, in fact, the core of IoT’s DNA; it is just a piece of the puzzle needed to deliver on IoT’s promise. With 60% of IoT projects still struggling to move out of proof-of-concept and scale successfully2 there is more to IoT success than technology alone. What is needed and how can business leaders plan better for IoT success?

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THE COMPUTEINFRASTRUCTURE NEEDED FOR PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS

whitePaper | November 26, 2019

Modernized organizations are leveraging the transformative benefits of predictive analytics to propel their business forward. Predictive analytics arm you with knowledge and insights that can make the difference between profits and losses. They use modeling, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to analyze current data and make predictions about the future. Every industry can benefit from predictive analytics. Those who ignore the potential here are squandering a huge opportunity to grow or create better experiences. The recent dramatic progress in AI-based predictive analytics and machine learning provides organizations with the power to unlock tremendous value from previously hard to decipher data. Through the power of AI-enabled infrastructure, you can harness the predictive analytics/machine learning wave and gain business advantages that will not only keep you in the game, but at the leading edge. Automated server capabilities and the right server for the job will get you where you need to go. This eBook focuses in on how server automation, along with the right servers for the workload, empowers companies to make great strides in the world of machine learning and predictive analytics.

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Implementing an Operational Data Layer for Product Catalog Modernization

whitePaper | September 27, 2022

The product catalog is at the heart of any retail company- simply put it is the window into the list of all products that are for sale and their information. These days that information can be extensive- from name, dimensions, price (and per-store price) to images, videos, and third party reviews.

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Analytical Data Infrastructure MarketStudy (Excerpt)

whitePaper | June 23, 2021

Analytical data infrastructure (ADI) platforms underpin key analytics models via processes like data integration, preparation, management, and storage. But with complex cloud architectures, as-a-service offerings, and innovative new analytics and process developments, how can the discerning expert choose the right ADI offerings for their business?

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Sapphire Systems

Sapphire Systems is an established global provider of world-leading ERP, financial and business management software - offering solutions, services and 24hr support to over 950 customers worldwide. The company is a leading partner for Infor SunSystems and SAP Business One. Founded in 1993, and with offices in the UK, USA, Australia and Asia, Sapphire offers extensive knowledge and experience of global implementations.

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