Shadow IT Series: What It Is & Why It Happens
Business owners often cut features from apps used by employees for budget reasons. This often results in the use of shadow IT, creating a security problem. … Read more
Tag Archives: Information Technology
Ethical Hacking Series: Who Performs the Test?
Ethical hacking should be done on an annual basis, at minimum. If you're just getting started with it, there are some key qualities to look for in a professional ethical hacker. … Read more
The Software Dilemma: Build It or Buy It?
When your business needs a new piece of software, you must decide to either build it or buy it. Cost is the biggest factor in making that decision. … Read more
The Importance of Proper Database Use
Proper use of databases ensures the safety of your data and decreases fragility. It is best to use varying types of databases in conjunction. … Read more
Geospatial Datastores Know Where Your Data Lives
Geospatial datastores are specialized for locating where data lives. It can sub-specialize in different forms of data storage as well. … Read more
Search Appliances Are Not Datastores
Search appliances are not datastores, but are sometimes used as one. Using it this way makes it inefficient and slow, it should be used as a search index. … Read more
Caches and Queue Stores Are Short-Term
Caches and queue stores each have a specific use, but neither are ideal for long-term storage. Caches are highly ephemeral, queue stores are semi-ephemeral. … Read more
Time Series and Flat File Databases
Time series and flat file databases are specialized for specific use. You must stick to that appropriate use or efficiency fails. … Read more