Author: Jeff Veis

Feed: Actian. Author: Jeff Veis. In a year dominated by the dark cloud of the COVID-19 pandemic and the tragedies that ensued, we seem to be ending on a hopeful note. We saw the incredible power of human ingenuity, as not one but several vaccines have been developed at breakneck speed, surpassing even the most optimistic of expectations. We also saw how technology could be used to effect amazing transformation on a global scale.With this positive and promising reminder, here are my four predictions for analytics in 2021: Data analytics will fundamentally transform the supply chain, bringing greater visibility to ... Read More

Feed: Actian. Author: Jeff Veis. Data warehouse modernization. Sounds like a no-brainer. Move your Netezza, Teradata or Exadata data warehouse that likely runs on obsolete, proprietary hardware to a shiny new system that runs in the cloud, costs a fraction of what you were paying before and can be turned on and off like a light switch.Is it that easy? That simple? Let’s discuss… Data warehouse modernization projects come in many flavors. Some are straightforward database upgrades or tweaks to data models. Others are more ambitious such as redesigning your company’s primary data platform. Modernization may involve incorporating previously untapped features, such as vectorized ... Read More

Feed: Actian. Author: Jeff Veis. As Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “it’s not the destination it’s the journey”. Unfortunately, this wise saying is not nearly applied as often as it should be to the contemporary topic of data warehouse modernization project design and execution. The result, thousands of data warehouse modernization projects unnecessarily end up in failure. Gartner’s Adam Ronthal, suggests that over 60% of all database migrations fail. That is, a migration is started, then starts slipping, overruns the original budget by multiples, until finally management pulls the plug. Time is lost, money wasted, and careers wrecked.  How do ... Read More

Feed: Actian. Author: Jeff Veis. So, you have made the business case to modernize your data warehouse. Good choice! A modernization project, done correctly can deliver compelling and predictable results to your organization including millions in cost savings, new analytics capabilities and greater agility. But how do you effectively go about choosing the right data warehouse to migrate to? Want all the details? Check out the full case study here The business benefits of data migration can be compelling At a global bank that recently migrated from Netezza to the Actian analytics platform was able to save $7.9M over 5 ... Read More

Feed: Actian. Author: Jeff Veis. 2018 was a year of solid growth and progress for Actian, with many announcements and company highlights – including a major acquisition, a proprietary event, product innovations and much more! It was a truly memorable year for us, and as we ramp up in 2019 we wanted to take a look back with you at some of our most impactful activity and advancements over the last twelve months.HCL acquisition The first half of 2018 started off with a bang when Actian announced it would be acquired by HCL Technologies (HCL), a leading global technology company, ... Read More

Feed: Actian. Author: Jeff Veis. It is rare in life that one gets an opportunity to step back, take a fresh look and reset one’s mission and trajectory. For Actian, today is such a day, as we launch a new vision, a new product solution portfolio and of course, a new tag line. Got to have a new tag line! Although time will tell whether we have hit the mark, I can safely say that we are excited to reveal our new thinking and shine a bright light on it for all the world to see.Our new vision is built ... Read More