Happy Memorial Day 2017

During this US holiday, Steve hopes you have a relaxing day.

The Rate of Change of Data

Phil Factor argues that the database should be the primary source not only of the current data values, but also of the volatility of the data, its rate of change. Surely, then, it makes sense for the database to control the caching strategy.

Do I Need to Learn Linux and R and Python?

The SQL Server platform is growing, but Steve Jones notes that this might not really affect our jobs.

Audio Attacks

We will start to deal with more and more types of data. Steve Jones worries about the possibility of hacking.

Byte Me: Taking it to the top

Naming Conventions for the Cloud

Today Steve Jones looks at how you might track the various items you use in the cloud.

Listening and Taking Action

Microsoft has changed SQL Server in response to the community. Read about some of the enhancements.

Security and Patching Struggles

This week Steve looks at the WannaCry attacks and server security.

Pseudonymisation

Pseudonymisation is a form of data masking, a technique that becomes more important to data professionals all the time.

Data Privacy and Security: The Implications of GDPR

There may be new changes to our jobs as data professionals because of GDPR in the European Union.