Darryl K. Taft

IBM and Texas A&M University System announced a broad research collaboration to drive computational sciences research through big data and analytics. Big Blue said the collaboration will leverage the power of big data analytics and high performance computing (HPC) systems for solutions across a spectrum of challenges, such as improving extraction of Earth-based energy resources, […]

VoltDB announced the release of VoltDB 4.0, the latest version of the company’s high-speed operational database that combines breakthrough speed and real-time in-memory analytics in a single database system. Company officials said VoltDB 4.0 enables developers to build high-performance applications capable of analytic insights that enable organizations to take action on vital bits of data […]

Infragistics, a maker of developer controls and design tools to help developers build more appealing applications, announced its creation of a new application called SBViz, a new type of chart that visualizes NFL football games—just in time for the Super Bowl XLVIII on Feb. 2. Although the new visualization is targeted at the “Big Game,” […]

IBM Takes Big Data, Social, Cloud to the Workforce By Darryl K. Taft Jay Baer hosts IBM Connect Author and social influencer Jay Baer hosts the IBM Connect 2014 General Session. American Authors Kick Off IBM Connect Brooklyn, N.Y.-based recording group American Authors kick off IBM Connect 2014 with a medley of their hits, including […]

ORLANDO, Fla.—IBM announced strong momentum for its software-as-a-service (SaaS) based social business offerings from partners, clients and developers. As part of the news, IBM also highlighted its continued investment with new innovations in its social business and cloud technologies. Armen Najarian, program manager for SaaS marketing at IBM, told eWEEK that IBM has a portfolio […]

ORLANDO, Fla.—Highlighting its emerging design expertise, IBM announced a global consulting practice that addresses client demand for compelling user experiences as the point of entry to high-value relationships with their customers, employees, prospects and partners. The new global consulting practice, IBM Interactive Experience, creates a next-generation services capability that integrates the leading design capabilities and […]

ORLANDO, Fla.—At its Connect 2014 conference here, IBM announced a software-as-service (SaaS)-based IBM Kenexa Talent Suite that enables chief human resources officers (CHROs) and C-suite executives to gain insights into the deluge of data created every day by their workforce. The new suite is the latest solution IBM has generated from its 2012 $1.3 billion […]

IBM and Skillsoft announced a partnership to leverage the power of big data in enterprise learning. The multi-phase joint development agreement is aimed at creating an adaptive learning experience for users that combines IBM Research’s big data and customer experience analytics capabilities with content interaction data from Skillsoft’s more than 50,000 learning assets. Skillsoft provides […]

SAS, a leading provider of business analytics software, announced that its 2013 revenue surpassed $3 billion, driven by business intelligence, data visualization and cloud solutions. SAS officials said 2013 marked the 38th consecutive year the company has increased revenue, marching to a record of $3.02 billion for the year. SAS is consistently at the top […]

The Eclipse Foundation is aiming to build up a strong community for developers looking to tap into the opportunity afforded by the Internet of things. The Internet of things (IoT), which extends Internet connectivity beyond traditional devices such as desktop and laptop computers, smartphones and tablets to a diverse range of devices and everyday things […]