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IBM to Acquire Cloudant: Open, Cloud Database Service Helps Organizations Simplify Mobile, Web App and Big Data Development

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The following press release announces IBM’s intent to Acquire Cloudant: ARMONK, N.Y. – 24 Feb 2014: IBM (NYSE: IBM ) today announced a definitive agreement to acquire Boston, MA-based Cloudant, Inc., Cloudant could not have found a better home than IBM.” – bg. Financial terms were not disclosed.

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What is a data architect? Skills, salaries, and how to become a data framework master

CIO Business Intelligence

Data security architect: The data security architect works closely with security teams and IT teams to design data security architectures. Cloud data architect: The cloud data architect designs and implements data architecture for cloud-based platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.

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The essential check list for effective data democratization

CIO Business Intelligence

Doing it right requires thoughtful data collection, careful selection of a data platform that allows holistic and secure access to the data, and training and empowering employees to have a data-first mindset. Security and compliance risks also loom. This is called data democratization.

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