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Six Issues To Consider When Planning A Big Data Project
Big data should be about solving specific problems, not just jumping on the technology bandwagon. Here are six issues to consider as you plan or refine big data projects.
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How To Negotiate Better Apple Pricing For Your Business
Apple enjoys a prominent position in the smartphone and tablet markets, but larger enterprises who want to purchase those products often find the process both more difficult and more expensive than dealing with more traditional vendors. Here are some tactics to make the experience a little less painful.
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Don’t Waste Your Time Asking Oracle For Discounts
If you’re purchasing enterprise software, you’ll typically push for a discount based on the volume of seats you need and your previous and future history with the vendor. When it comes to dealing with Oracle, that may not get you very far.
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Forget Legacy Apps, Fix Legacy Processes
Having to maintain legacy apps running on outdated hardware is the bane of many an IT professional’s life. Gartner analyst Rick Howard reminds us that the problem is unlikely to be fixed if we don’t also rework the processes associated with those apps.