Research Notes
Research Note: Databricks Acquires Arcion
Databricks announced its intention to acquire Arcion, an enterprise data replication specialist and a part of the Databricks Ventures portfolio. The acquisition, valued at over $100 million, is set to bolster Databricks’ capability to natively ingest data from a myriad of databases and SaaS applications into their Lakehouse Platform.
Research Note: Inside the Dell PowerMaxOS 10.1 Update
Dell Technologies has updated its high-end block storage OS, PowerMaxOS, with version 10.1. The update focuses on several key areas, including data reduction, power usage monitoring, and cybersecurity certification.
Research Note: Pure Storage’s New & Updated Evergreen Offerings
Pure Storage introduced several enhancements that the bar for how Infrastructure- as-a-Service is delivered. At the same time, the company expanded its longevity programs to give IT organizations an unprecedented level of investment protection.
Research Note: Inside IBM WatsonX
IBM recently unveiled its updated AI portfolio, “watsonx” The new set of offerings provides an enterprise-ready AI and data platform consisting of three intertwined solution stacks:
Research Note: Oracle Database 23C AI & ML Features
Oracle announced the general availability of its Oracle Database 23c long-term support release. While the release arrives with a staggeringly large number of features that impact nearly every aspect of the database, including improving the developer experience, I want to focus on how the database supports and uses AI.