Data synchronization is the process in which consistency among data from the source to the data storage location and then vice versa is achieved successfully. On top of that, the continuous consistency of the data over a period of time achieved is success for the data synchronization. Data synchronization is a process that has gained a variety of uses across a platform of applications. The Uses of Data Synchronization While there are many different uses of data synchronization, there are four that are most prevalent. They are file synchronization, version Read More

Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) is a set of services that work and communicate with each other, in order to facilitate a task or process. These services or functions are independent of each other and of the infrastructure components that utilize them. SOA services are also not platform dependent. They can be used across platforms and technologies. Loose coupling of services SOA is based on the concept of loose coupling. In today’s ever expanding world of software services, it is difficult to build software systems from scratch. Instead, it is easier Read More

When dealing with Information Technology Infrastructure Library, there are numerous different components. These components, when combined together, make for an excellent response to issues that customers might have with an IT organization. While many of the steps in ITIL rely on helping customers to get issues resolved, problem management is different. Problem management, when implemented correctly, tries to resolve the causes of incidents. By doing this, those in this department are able to reduce the impact of an incident on a business. What does ITIL Problem Management Do? The ultimate Read More

The Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) is a series of books that contain proper procedures to handle situations that any IT organization would come in contact with. Using a series of check lists, tasks and procedures, an IT organization can take what is available to it and implement it in such a way that ensures the company’s success. ITIL is broken up into a series of processes. Service Desk/Service Request Management The service desk’s responsibility is to handle incidents and requests. It also needs to connect other parts of the Read More

All major credit card companies require businesses that process, store, or transmit credit card data to comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI-DSS). The PCI Security Standards Council sets the requirements that the stakeholders from all major corporations such as Visa, Mastercard, and Discover represent. The organization provides an actionable framework in the PCI-DSS. It created a comprehensive credit data security process that includes data theft detection, prevention, and steps that users should take if they become a theft victim. PCI DSS Requirements Secure Networks – PCI-DSS’s Read More

According to J.M. Duran, data is of high quality when it is “fit for their intended uses in operations, planning and decision making.” In other words, if the data allows for an individual to do an effective job in operations, planning for something and making a correct decision, it is deemed to be quality data. It’s taken a step farther, though, when discussing an increase in data volume. It is important for the quality to stay the same even when more data is added. Definitions of Data Quality According to Read More

In order to appreciate the full details of a specific selection of information, companies must use data profiling software to analyze the data in question. Data profiling software is excellent for when you want to know more about the quality of the data that you are working with in order to maximize data potential and ensure that the data is organized correctly. In this article, we will go over data profiling and review a number of data profiling software. What is Data Profiling Data profiling is used to ensure file Read More

Database integration means that multiple different applications have their data stored in a specific database – the integration database – so that data is available across all of these different applications. In other words, the data is available between two different parties and therefore, can be easily accessed and implemented into a different application without having to transfer to a different database. For the database integration to work successfully, it needs to have a plan that allows for all of the client applications to be taken into account. Whether the Read More

ETOM (Enhanced Telecom Operations Map) is the most widely used set of standards for the world communications market. The standard focuses on the latest TELECOM technologies such as Internet telephony, broadband, and DSL. It is regularly updated to keep up with Internet standards/specifications and hardware updates. What is ETOM? ETOM was created to give telecom companies a checklist to ensure that they follow the best enterprise practices. The topics in the ETOM are divided into three categories: product, strategy, and infrastructure. Within these categories, guidance is provided on marketing, services, Read More

A thin client is a computer that relies on another computer (or server) to carry out functions that a traditional computer would normally accomplish on its own. The actual roles of a thin client server vary based on the technology, but can range from simply storing data to hosting all programs and calculations for the thin client. Many organizations have used thin clients as workstations. This is done so that a common computer infrastructure can be shared among all users, with a centralized server providing all the workstation's functions. When Read More