With data being touted as “the new currency”, it is only logical that a tax is soon to follow. For now, this tax is not in the form of some government legislation designed to refill the public coffers. Rather, it is the operational burden that increasing data is unnecessarily putting on companies. The issue is compounded by the use of data management tools, which creates ever-increasing data about the data (meta-data).
dbaDIRECT, the leader in intelligent remote dba services, is tackling the issue with the latest release of its ONguard Service Delivery Platform. ONguard 3.0 uses web-based technology to connect dbaDIRECT’s customers to the remote services being provided by the company. This latest version has been extended to include real-time monitoring, user-defined graphical dashboards, and data analysis.
The innovative dataALERT Monitor is the ONguard module designed to enable advanced monitoring using simplified, pre-defined thresholds. The ONguard dataVIEW Dashboard provides an at-a-glance snapshot of only the data needed to have a complete understanding of the database. These modules are the latest example of dbaDIRECT’s commitment to simplifying the customer experience through advanced automation.
CEO John Bostick explained that as a remote dba provider, it is important for the company to provide the customer the proper tools to stay connected to dbaDIRECT’s activity and the data environment. Bostick added, “Data is continuing to increase at an alarming rate. Most management tools and outsourcing services just pile on more data and processing overhead. Our goal is to help our customers sort through the data and present them what they need to gain quick, meaningful insights.” The results, so far, seem to indicate that customers are appreciative of their reduced data tax.
dbaDIRECT is a pioneer and leader in the field of Data Infrastructure Management (Data IM™). Since 1998, the company has defined the Data IM™ market with its scalable, automated processes and expert services that enable companies to focus on higher-value IT alignment. dbaDIRECT provides complete support for all major database platforms, including Oracle, DB2, Sybase, SQL Server, and MySQL. The company manages thousands of databases for customers worldwide, many of which are Fortune 1000 and Forbes Private 500 firms. Their international Data Operations Center is headquartered in Greater Cincinnati.
