Seconds Count -- Why High-Performance Databases Matter

The wave of innovation in database technology is tidal. While NoSQL and NewSQL databases flood the market, many of them propelled by major open-source projects, the stalwarts in the space are all revving up their database engines: Oracle, IBM, Microsoft, and now even SAP are raising the bar on their databases. There's HANA, the in-memory juggernaut, and a bevy of high-powered appliances. What's a DBA to do? Check out this episode of DM Radio to find out! The real questions involve issues like workload, price-performance and suitability. Tune in to hear Hosts Eric Kavanagh and Jim Ericson interview several leading experts, including: Dominic Delmolino of Agilex; Paul Groom of Kognitio; Graham Toppin of Infobright; and Dmitriy Setrakyan of GridGain.