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Alyssa Schroer Alyssa Schroer
Updated on October 17, 2025

Big Data in Business: 26 Examples to Know

These big data in business companies specialize in analytics and insights for marketing, retail and other industries.

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Kristina Grigyanets Kristina Grigyanets
Updated on September 30, 2025

PeopleSoft vs. SAP: A Guide to ERP Systems

The right ERP system can set your business up for success. PeopleSoft and SAP offer two of the most popular ERPs. Here’s how to distinguish between them and choose the right one for you.

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Zak Edwards Zak Edwards
Updated on August 25, 2025

What Is SQL Injection?

SQL injection is a code injection cyber attack that allows an attacker to manipulate a database by inserting malicious SQL statements into an application’s input fields.

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Eshita Gupta Eshita Gupta
Updated on August 22, 2025

How to Build a Privacy-First, Trust-Driven Enterprise Analytics Platform 

Modern analytics platforms can help enterprise teams make smarter, quicker decisions, but it has to be built with privacy and trust in mind. Here’s how to do it.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on August 20, 2025

13 Types of Databases to Know

Not all databases are built alike. These data storage systems vary based on the type of information it’s storing as well as a user’s intent.

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Terence Shin Terence Shin
Updated on August 12, 2025

10 Advanced SQL Concepts to Know (With Examples)

Advanced SQL is the use of structured query language (SQL) techniques for complex querying, data manipulation and management, using features like CTEs, recursive queries, window functions and advanced joins. Here's 10 advanced SQL concepts to know.

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Giorgos Myrianthous Giorgos Myrianthous
Updated on August 01, 2025

Fact Table vs. Dimension Table: What’s the Difference?

A fact table contains quantitative data from a business process. Dimension tables store qualitative data that provide context for the facts. Together, they are the core components of the star schema used in data warehouse modeling.

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Julia Zolotarev Julia Zolotarev
Updated on August 01, 2025

What Is a Non-Relational Database?

A non-relational database (or NoSQL database) is a data storage system that allows flexible, schema-less organization of information using formats like documents, key-value pairs, graphs or wide-column structures.

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Artem Oppermann Artem Oppermann
Updated on July 31, 2025

What Is Object-Relational Mapping (ORM)?

Object-relational mapping (ORM) is a programming technique that lets developers use object-oriented code to interact with relational databases, by translating objects to and from database-compatible formats.

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Aarshiya Khandelwal Aarshiya Khandelwal
Updated on July 28, 2025

How to Talk to Your Data With Natural Language Analytics

Generative AI has flipped business intelligence on its head — from static reporting to conversational discovery. Here’s a strategic guide to conversational databases.

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