Eight is Not Enough without Insight Enabling Infrastructures

The wealth of information in Big Data has consumers increasing their demands for software performance. Now software companies are making changes to compensate for the Big Data evolution and KDnuggets' list “Information Management Analytics, Visualization, Big Data Vendors to Watch” gives their take on the top developers and Big Data venders of the 21^st century.

KDnuggets acknowledged eight prospects each and a brief description for innovative analytic visualization venders and specialized Big Data venders:

*Attensity -Social and customer analytics for marketing
*Clarabridge -Sentiment Analysis
*GoodData -Cloud-based mashup reporting analytics
*LogiXML -Web-based data visualization and BI tools
*QlikTech - Business discovery and visualization software
*Quantivo -Ad hoc marketing analytics SaaS on AWS
*Quiterian -SaaS predictive analytics layer for BI
*Tableau -Data visualization/search analytics

The list is impressive; however eight is not enough because KDnuggets failed to mention any well established developers that offer an insight enabling infrastructure. This kind of innovative technology allows the user secure, enterprise-wide access to data with a friendly user interface. The customizable intelligent information management platform continues storing and breaking down insights and opportunities from big data in order to provide consistent receipt of relevant information. Ironically, the best thing about lists is that you can always add to them.

Jennifer Shockley, October 4, 2012

Sponsored by ArnoldIT.com, developer of Augmentext

Usability and Efficiency are Ensured with Polyspot Customer Support Solutions

There is a moment of ‘software confusion’ in every entrepreneur’s life and having a dependable product support team can easily prevent unnecessary frustration. Unfortunately, contacting a help desk does not often provide instant human interaction, as many users find themselves dealing with time consuming, automated systems.

TechRepublic’s article “The Cloud and the Help Desk: How is Support Provided?” points out how Help Desk structures that seek efficiency are leaning towards product improvements to reduce the need for human support:

To provide support for an enterprise application means setting up a multi-tier support structure that involves many people. It’s an expensive business because wages are expensive, and there’s no getting round the wage bill with automation. Money can be saved by outsourcing the basics to support service companies. One of the hopes for cloud computing and the devops movement is to decrease the cost of keeping the lights on, by removing big chunks of the network that must be supported and by increasing the quality of new systems.

Innovative technologies from developers like Polyspot offer the customer support solutions businesses need. in order to ensure all around efficiency and customer satisfaction to their clients.

Jennifer Shockley, October 3, 2012

Sponsored by ArnoldIT.com, developer of Augmentext

Imagine the Possibilities if Big Data Goes 3D

Big Data is infiltrating our lives on a daily basis by analyzing human actions, opinions, trends and more. Now Huffington Post’s article “Rick Smolan On What Big Data Is Doing To Us (And What It Looks Like),” explains that Big Data technology is going beyond analysis and into ‘recreation’.

To clarify, Smolan predicts Big Data is going 3D and the human race will become part of the program. The concept is sure to ignite overwhelming excitement, especially in Sci-Fi fans and gamers around the world:

Not long from now, we’ll all wear devices capable of capturing three-dimensional “snapshots” of every room we’re in, every individual we meet and every sound we hear to ensure we never forget a person, place or talking point. Literally, you’ll have a way able to recreate a room almost like the Holodek on Star Trek. For almost every moment, it will start being like there really is a time machine where you can step back in time to any moment.

There are no limitations within Big Data, so Smolan’s predictions are possible with the right tools. Reliable information intelligence software with an insight enabling infrastructure will allow solutions to be customized, from data collection to information distribution. Using an innovative platform like this insures criteria specific results that could be used for anything, including object recreation in 3D. Imagine the possibilities.

Jennifer Shockley, October 3, 2012

Sponsored by ArnoldIT.com, developer of Augmentext

Weighing the Benefits of a Transition to Open Source Software

Although a transition may be time-consuming and difficult, companies still utilizing proprietary systems should consider moving to open source systems. According to a recent report from IT specialist Jim Norton, open source software and IT infrastructure is ready to be used as critical computing systems in the enterprise. We learn in the article “Open Source ‘Should Come First’ for New Enterprise IT” on CIO about the report from Norton, which was commissioned by the Amadeus IT Group.

In the report, Norton recognizes the move to OSS can be costly and challenging, but believes the advantages are worth the move. The article tells us:

‘Nonetheless, the case for embracing open source software is compelling, both from a business and a technology perspective,’ said Norton, adding that even in demanding high-volume transaction processing environments, open systems have proven not just fit for purpose, but critical to helping industries as diverse as financial services, banking and transport to adapt and transform how they operate.

Dealing with such a transition requires assistance and support from experts in infrastructure solutions. Companies like PolySpot that employ Apache technology are well-versed in accelerated ROI and time management. Turning to this type of insight enabling infrastructure can help your business with a smooth open source software deployment.

Andrea Hayden, October 3, 2012

Sponsored by ArnoldIT.com, developer of Augmentext.

Mobile Enterprise Management Software is a Rising Market

The mobile enterprise management software market is hot right now, according to a recent press release from International Data Corporation. The growth is discussed in the press release, “IDC Defines New Market and Conducts First Industry Study on Mobile Enterprise Management Software,” which states that mobile enterprise management software revenue totaled $444.6 million in 2011 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 31.8% over the 2012-2016 period.

The press release shares insight on the developing climate of MEM software:

‘Consumerization has brought new challenges to the enterprise in terms of how they must think about managing and securing devices and the sensitive corporate information on those devices’ said Stacy Crook, senior analyst, Mobile Enterprise Research at IDC. ‘The mobile enterprise management software market represents a category of mobility offerings that address the requirements of enterprises — that need solutions for both corporate- and employee-owned mobile devices — and users.’

To keep up with the worldwide exponential growth, an insight enabling infrastructure with support for specific mobile applications is needed. Enterprises now are presented with the task of dealing with mobile devices along with traditional IT systems. This increased functionality is available from companies like PolySpot, which specialize in business and search based applications.

Andrea Hayden, October 2, 2012

Sponsored by ArnoldIT.com, developer of Augmentext